NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Publicly Admits Infidelity; Board Launches Independent InvestigationNEW YORK | November 8, 2026
NVIDIA founder and Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang publicly acknowledged marital infidelity on Sunday, November 8, apologizing to his wife, children, and colleagues in a message released through the company's official newsroom.
In his statement, Huang wrote:
“I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and our children.”
Huang expressed deep regret, accepted full responsibility for his actions, and said he hoped to rebuild his family's trust.
On the same day, NVIDIA's Board of Directors announced the formation of an independent investigation committee, assisted by outside legal counsel, to review recent reports concerning potential information security risks.
The Board stated that it currently had no reason to believe that U.S. national security or NVIDIA's confidential information had been compromised.
Huang pledged his full cooperation with the investigation, while the Board reaffirmed its confidence in his leadership.
As of November 8, the investigation remains ongoing, with no final findings announced.
Jensen Huang's Official Apology
Huang's November 8 message to NVIDIA employees includes an acknowledgment of his conduct, an apology to his family and colleagues, and a request for privacy for his wife and children.
Full original statement: NVIDIA Newsroom, A Message to Our Company, November 8, 2026.
Sources: NVIDIA Newsroom and NVIDIA Board of Directors, November 8, 2026.
