Elon Musk and Bill Ackman defend Jensen Huang after Nvidia CEO admits affair and issues apology
WASHINGTON, DC: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has received public support from Tesla chief Elon Musk and billionaire investor Bill Ackman after admitting to having an affair and apologizing to his wife, family and company employees.
Huang, 63, acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife, Lori, in a message sent to Nvidia employees on Sunday, November 8.
He said his actions had hurt his family and colleagues, adding that there was no excuse for his behavior.
The admission came as Nvidia's board announced an investigation into reports that Huang had been the target of a foreign intelligence effort involving a Chinese woman suspected by US officials of working for Beijing.
Elon Musk and Bill Ackman support Jensen Huang
Ackman, CEO of investment firm Pershing Square Capital Management, expressed support for Huang, describing him as an “incredible” person who had made a mistake.
“Jensen Huang is human. And he is an incredible human. Even incredible humans make mistakes,” Ackman wrote.
An alert: @JensenHuang is human. And he is an incredible human. Even incredible humans make mistakes. He takes full responsibility as he should. We should all support him and his family. Onward.
— Bill Ackman (@BillAckman) November 8, 2026
He added that Huang had taken responsibility for his actions and called on people to support the Nvidia chief and his family. “Onward,” Ackman concluded.
Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire also defended Huang, saying the Nvidia CEO had done something “dumb” but suggesting there was no malicious intent.
Maguire acknowledged that the situation was bad for the United States but argued that Huang remained important to the country's leadership in artificial intelligence.
Musk responded to Maguire's post with two words: “I agree.”
I agree
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 8, 2026
Jensen Huang apologizes for affair with wife
In his message to Nvidia employees, Huang openly acknowledged his infidelity and accepted responsibility for the personal and professional consequences.
“I was unfaithful to my wife,” he wrote. “My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry.” Huang, who has been married to Lori for 41 years, also addressed his responsibilities as the company's leader.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's email to Nvidia employees: To my colleagues at NVIDIA, I owe my family and all of you an apology. I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry. Throughout my life, my family has given me love and support. They deserve my honesty and loyalty. Instead, I let them down and damaged the life we built together. I take full responsibility for what I did and the hurt I caused, and I accept the criticism that comes with it. To my wife and family: I love you. I know an apology cannot undo what I have done. I hope our family will heal and that, over time, I can earn back your trust. To my colleagues at NVIDIA, including those I have worked alongside for decades, and to our board, partners, and shareholders around the world: you deserve better from me. Leading NVIDIA is the privilege of my life. My responsibility is to serve you and be worthy of your trust. I have fallen short of that responsibility. I am fully committed to NVIDIA and will work to earn back your confidence. Regarding the national security concerns raised in news reports, NVIDIA’s Board of Directors has initiated an independent investigation. I support the investigation and will cooperate fully. I love our country and our company. I am committed to protecting NVIDIA and supporting America’s national security. I am proud and grateful to be an American. My family bears no responsibility for my choices. I do. Please give them privacy. Jensen
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“Leading Nvidia is the privilege of my life,” he wrote. “My responsibility is to serve you and be worthy of your trust. I have fallen short of that responsibility.”
He said he took full responsibility for his actions and apologized to those affected.
Nvidia investigates reported Chinese intelligence links
The personal admission has emerged alongside a separate investigation into reports concerning Huang's relationship with Alice Huang, a Chinese citizen who is not related to the Nvidia CEO.
According to a report by The New York Times, US intelligence agencies had found that Huang developed a close relationship with Alice, who works as a chip buyer.
Intelligence officials reportedly suspected that she was passing information directly to Beijing.
Alice previously worked as a television journalist in China before joining Singapore-based data center operator Megaspeed, where she later rose to a senior executive position.
Megaspeed has reportedly become one of Nvidia's major customers in Southeast Asia, purchasing more than $4.8 billion worth of chips over the past two years, according to the outlet.
Nvidia's board announced that it had opened an investigation into reports that Huang was the target of a foreign intelligence effort.
The allegations have not been established as fact, and the reported investigation is separate from Huang's admission of an affair.
The developments have placed the Nvidia chief under scrutiny at a time when the company remains a major player in the global artificial intelligence and semiconductor industries.
