Jensen Huang's net worth dropped $21 billion in AI rout—Nvidia's recovery will be 'capped' after he admits affair

On November 9, 2026, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s net worth had fallen from just over $171 billion to $150.9 billion amid a technology stock sell-off. Nvidia’s board launched an independent investigation after Huang admitted to an affair with a woman reported to be a suspected Chinese spy.