Resurfaced video of Jensen Huang and wife sparks debate after infidelity revelations
A 26-second clip of Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang dancing with his wife at a June employee event has been reposted, prompting online discussion about their relationship following his admission of extramarital affairs and resignation.
A repost on X on Nov. 12 revived a 26-second video showing Jensen Huang and his wife, Lori, dancing at an employee appreciation event at the Taipei Music Center on June 3. In the footage, Huang places a hand on Lori's waist while holding her other hand; she looks at him affectionately, while he appears focused on the stage, according to The Blast.
The clip originally circulated in June and was taken as a glimpse of a happy marriage. After Huang acknowledged an affair with Alice Huang, identified as a suspected Chinese spy, and a relationship with Nvidia vice president of healthcare Kimberly Powell, social-media users revisited the video, interpreting his body language as indicating emotional distance.
Commenters noted a contrast between Lori's affectionate expressions and Huang's detached demeanor, with some remarking that the couple seemed to be at different life stages. Others criticized remarks that linked a woman's changing appearance to her husband's infidelity, emphasizing that cheating is a personal choice.
Huang and Lori, who met at Oregon State University and married in 1985, have kept a low public profile. Following the scandal, Nvidia's board launched an independent investigation into potential national-security concerns on Nov. 8. Four days later, the company announced Huang's resignation as CEO and board member; CFO Colette Kress was appointed interim CEO and Harvey C. Jones became board chairman.