Lori Huang, the wife of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, has found herself at the centre of public attention after her billionaire husband admitted to being unfaithful to her. Jensen Huang, 63, acknowledged in a letter to Nvidia employees on Sunday that he had cheated on his wife and apologised for the hurt caused to her and their two children. The admission came amid a separate controversy involving an alleged relationship with Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman suspected by US authorities of having links to Beijing’s intelligence operations. Alice Huang is not related to the Nvidia CEO.While Jensen Huang is one of the most recognisable figures in the global technology industry, his wife has largely maintained a private life, staying away from the public spotlight despite being closely involved in the family’s philanthropic activities.
Who is Lori Huang ?
Lori Huang, formerly known as Lori Mills, met Jensen Huang in the early 1980s when both were studying electrical engineering at Oregon State University in the United States.The two were paired as laboratory partners. Jensen was 17 at the time, while Lori was 19. Recalling their college romance in a 2024 interview, the Nvidia chief executive said he tried to impress her by offering to study together every Sunday.He also made an ambitious promise to her when they were dating: he would become the CEO of a company by the time he turned 30.The couple married in 1985, the same year Lori graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.Jensen went on to fulfil his promise in 1993, when he co-founded Nvidia at the age of 30 with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem. The company, initially focused on graphics processing for computers and video games, became a dominant force in artificial intelligence computing.
Lori Huang’s role in Jensen Huang’s life and Nvidia’s journey
Although Lori has largely stayed out of the limelight, Jensen has acknowledged her presence throughout his professional journey.In an interview with Singapore-based CNA in 2026, he said Lori had been part of Nvidia at every step of its growth and had attended every conference and speech.The couple has two children, Madison and Spencer, both of whom now work at Nvidia. Madison is a senior director of product and technical marketing for physical AI platforms, while Spencer works in product management, focusing on robotics software.Lori also has an engineering background and reportedly stepped away from corporate work to focus on raising their children and the family’s philanthropic activities.
Lori Huang’s philanthropic work
Lori serves as president of the Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang Foundation, which she and her husband established in 2007. The foundation supports higher education, public health, science, technology and STEM initiatives.The couple has made substantial contributions to universities and research institutions. In October 2022, they donated $50 million to Oregon State University to help establish the Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex, a research and education centre focused on artificial intelligence, robotics, materials science and other fields.The family has also supported Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University and initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in artificial intelligence.Lori has not issued a public statement following Jensen’s admission of infidelity.
