Oracle co-founder and CTO, Larry Ellison, saw his fortune rise by a mammoth USD 70 billion in just a single day. Yes! You read it right, and just like you, the entire world is in absolute shock. The fourth-largest software company by market capitalisation in the world, Oracle is a global leader in the technology sector. On September 10, 2025, Oracle’s shares surged by 31%, primarily due to the company’s significant increase in projected cloud revenue, now estimated at a staggering USD 500 billion. The massive spike in shares not only elevated Oracle’s market value but also added around USD 70 billion to Larry’s net worth.
Oracle shares rise 31 per cent: Co-founder Larry Ellison closes the gap with Elon Musk after his net worth swelled by USD 70 billion in a single day
The 81-year-old billionaire business tycoon, Larry Ellison, has a net worth of USD 364 billion following Oracle’s 31% surge. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, has an estimated net worth of USD 384 billion. Larry has indeed become a threat to Elon’s number one position at the top.
Larry Ellison is closing in on Tesla CEO Elon Musk for the title of “World’s richest person”, while Oracle has been in the news for its massive layoffs worldwide. However, the company hasn’t released an official statement; however, according to several reports, Oracle’s technological shift towards AI solutions is a possible reason behind the layoffs. Apart from Oracle’s ongoing success in the global tech industry, Larry Ellison occasionally dominated headlines, thanks to his exciting personal life.
Who is Oracle’s co-founder, Larry Ellison’s current wife? Meet billionaire’s alleged fifth wife, Karen Zhu AKA Jolin Zhu
The billionaire business tycoon, Larry Ellison, was first spotted with his alleged current wife, Jolin Zhu, in 2017, when they attended public events such as the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. At that time, Larry was reportedly married to his then-girlfriend, Nikita Kahn, whom he allegedly divorced in 2020. It was in the latter months of 2024 that Larry and Jolin’s relationship created a massive buzz on the internet, after a football booster group thanked the couple for landing star quarterback Bryce Underwood during the recruitment process.
It wasn’t an ordinary “thank you” message and created a stir on the internet because the football group referred to Jolin Zhu as Larry Ellison’s wife, which broke the internet. Since then, several media outlets have started labelling Jolin as Larry’s ‘fifth wife’, but the billionaire has yet to confirm this officially. Despite a 47-year age gap, Jolin and Larry have become one of the most talked-about alleged couples in the world. It’s still a mystery whether Larry and Jolin are married. Yet they are often spotted together, which keeps their marriage rumours alive in the gossip columns. However, what’s confirmed is that Larry has been married four times so far in his life and has gone through four divorces. So, without further ado, let’s talk about the Oracle CTO’s ex-wives.
Larry Ellison’s four marriages and divorces: Oracle co-founder was once married to Adda Quinn, Nancy Wheeler Jenkins, Barbara Boothe, and Melanie Craft
Oracle CTO, Larry Ellison’s first wedding was with Adda Quinn, which took place in 1967. She was a student at the University of California, Berkeley, and they parted ways in 1974. Adda reportedly gave divorce to Larry due to his obsession with work and lack of financial stability. In 1977, Larry crossed paths with a receptionist named Nancy Wheeler Jenkins, and they instantly hit it off. The ex-couple got married in July 1977, but they parted ways just nine months later in 1978.
The next woman to enter Larry Ellison’s life was Barbara Boothe, a former receptionist at Relational Software Inc. (the company that later became Oracle). The couple took the plunge in 1983 and even welcomed two children, David and Megan, into their lives. Unfortunately, Larry and Barbara ended their marriage in 1986, but continued to co-parent their kids. Fast forward to 2025, and both of their children, Megan and David, are successful producers in Hollywood.
After his divorce from Barbara Boothe, the world’s second-richest person, Larry Ellison remained single for many years before Melanie Craft entered his life in 2003. She was a romantic novelist, and the couple was deeply in love. In December 2003, Larry and Melanie took the plunge, and it seemed as though the billionaire had finally found his soulmate. However, in 2010, the couple announced their divorce and moved on in their lives.
Ukrainian-born model and actress, Nikita Kahn was linked to Larry Ellison for the longest time, yet the billionaire never reacted to the speculation about them being married. After Melanie Craft’s chapter ended, Larry met Nikita in 2010, and the alleged couple started dating. From 2010 to 2019, they were all over the headlines for attending events together. There were rumours that Nikita and Larry got married secretly. However, in 2020, reports were rife that Larry and Nikita had parted ways after allegedly finalising their divorce. Even today, it remains a mystery whether Larry and Nikita ever got married, but as of now, the billionaire is reportedly enjoying his life with Jolin Zhu.
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