Larry Ellison, the Oracle co-founder who became the world’s richest man in September 2025 with a $393 billion fortune, has captivated global attention not only for his tech empire but also for his tumultuous personal life, marked by six marriages and a striking 47-year age gap with his current wife, Jolin Zhu. The 80-year-old billionaire’s romantic journey, from his first marriage at 23 to his latest with the 33-year-old former model, has sparked a social media frenzy, raising a burning question: are Ellison’s marriages driven by love, or are they part of a larger legacy play?
Ellison’s ascent to the top, surpassing Elon Musk, coincided with Oracle’s stock surge, fueled by AI infrastructure deals worth billions, per Bloomberg. His personal life, however, steals the spotlight. His first marriage to Adda Quinn in 1967 ended after seven years amid financial struggles. A brief 1977 union with Nancy Wheeler Jenkins lasted just a year, with Jenkins waiving Oracle-related financial claims—a decision costing her billions. His third marriage to Barbara Boothe, an Oracle receptionist, produced his children, David and Megan, but ended in 1986. The fourth, to novelist Melanie Craft in 2003, featured Steve Jobs as the wedding photographer but dissolved in 2010. A long-term relationship with Nikita Kahn ended in 2020, leading to his 2024 marriage to Zhu, a former actress. Social media buzzes, with one X post quipping, “Six wives, 47-year gap—Larry’s living a soap opera!” A TikTok video captioned, “Ellison’s love life is wilder than his wealth!” racked up 8 million views.
The 47-year age gap with Zhu, met at a 2022 Oracle event, has fueled debate. Fans see it as a genuine connection, with one Instagram user noting, “Age is just a number—Larry’s heart wants what it wants!” Critics, however, question motives, with a Reddit post stating, “Is Zhu after love or a slice of $393 billion?” Ellison’s lavish lifestyle—owning 98% of Hawaii’s Lana’i island and a yacht-racing team—adds intrigue. His $1 billion real estate portfolio, per Forbes, contrasts with Zhu’s modest background, prompting speculation: is this marriage about companionship or a power dynamic?
Social media debates rage, with memes comparing Ellison’s marriages to his Oracle acquisitions. “Six wives, one empire—Larry’s collecting!” one X user joked. Others defend his choices, citing his resilience after a near-fatal 1992 surfing accident. The controversy taps into broader questions: do billionaires’ relationships reflect personal freedom, or societal imbalance? Ellison’s children, David and Megan, both Hollywood producers, remain silent, but his past marriages suggest a pattern of seeking stability, only to face upheaval.
Zhu’s low profile—she avoids Oracle events—contrasts with Ellison’s high-flying persona, yet their shared passion for philanthropy, like Oracle’s $200 million cancer research fund, hints at deeper bonds. Fans ask: will this marriage outlast the others, or follow the same path? A TikTok poll, “Will Larry and Jolin last?” shows a 55-45 split for longevity. As Ellison continues to dominate tech, his personal saga keeps the world hooked, with one Reddit user summing it up: “Ellison’s wealth buys islands, but love’s the real gamble.”
For now, the billionaire’s six marriages and age-gap romance keep the spotlight on his private life. Will Zhu be his final chapter, or is another twist coming? The question lingers: in a life of billions, is love the ultimate risk?
