So, Larry Ellison. The guy who co-founded Oracle. He’s worth a gazillion dollars. But let’s be real: his love life is just as wild as his tech empire.
How many times has this billionaire tied the knot? Grab a coffee—and maybe a scorecard. We’re diving into the tangled, lavish, and slightly hilarious world of Larry’s marriages.
The First One: A Quick Splash
Larry’s first marriage was to Adda Quinn in 1967. He was just a 23-year-old programmer. She was his college sweetheart.
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It lasted a whopping… seven years. That’s actually impressive for a guy who later said he “never expected to get married.” The divorce was amicable. No kids, no drama. A gentle warm-up for the main event.
The Second One: Enter the “Baywatch” Era
Then came Nancy Wheeler Jenkins. In 1977, Larry married a woman who worked at a computer firm. Guess what? She left him in 1978.
Why? His obsession with work. The divorce papers cited “irreconcilable differences.” Translation: Oracle was his first love. This marriage lasted barely a year. A speed bump on his billionaire highway.
The Third One: The “Bond Girl” Phase
Now we’re talking. In 1983, Larry married Barbara Boothe. She was a receptionist at Oracle. He was the rising tech star. They had two kids together.
But here’s the kicker: she was also his first cousin. Yes, you read that right. They divorced in 1986. She walked away with a settlement that made her a multimillionaire. Smart lady.
The Fourth One: The Queen of Silicon Valley
Fast forward to 2003. Larry marries Melanie Craft. She’s a romance novelist. He’s a tech titan. Sounds like a plot twist, right?
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The wedding was insane. It happened at his $200 million Japanese-style estate in Woodside, California. The officiant? Steve Jobs. Yes, the Apple co-founder performed the ceremony. Imagine that—Larry and Steve, not arguing about patents, but reciting vows.
Melanie needed a prenup. But Larry being Larry, he offered her $1,000 for every day they stayed married. She laughed. Then she hired a real lawyer. They divorced in 2010. She got a cool $30 million.
The Fifth One: The Current Lady
So, who is Mrs. Ellison now? He’s been married to Nikita Kahn since 2012. She’s a Ukrainian-born model and actress. And animal rights activist.
Fun fact: Nikita is 40 years younger than Larry. He’s 80. She’s 40. That’s a bigger age gap than most tech stocks. They live on an island in Hawaii. Literally. He bought the entire island of Lanai. Not a house—the whole island.
The Nutty Details You Missed
Larry’s wedding number four was so over-the-top that guests had to sign non-disclosure agreements. Seriously. They couldn’t tell anyone they saw Steve Jobs officiating.
And the divorce from number three? Barbara Boothe got the house. And a Ferrari. And a plane. Basically, she got a “you dumped your cousin” consolation prize worth millions.
Who is Larry Ellison’s Wife?
Oh, and his first wife, Adda? She later said Larry was “a terrible husband.” She added, “But he’s a great friend.” So that’s… nice?
Why Marry at All?
Here’s the twist: Larry once told a reporter that marriage is “an irrational act.” But he’s done it five times. That’s some serious irrationality.
He also said he never wanted kids. He has two. And he never wanted to marry a celebrity. He married a romance novelist and a model. Never say never, Larry.
What’s the Takeaway?
Is Larry Ellison a hopeless romantic? Or just a guy with really expensive habits? Probably both. Five weddings. Four divorces. One island. That’s a lot of drama for a man who made a fortune organizing data.
But let’s be honest: we’re obsessed. Because who wouldn’t want to know if the tech mogul who flies his own fighter jets (yes, he has a pilot’s license) is also a serial romantic?
So next time you use Oracle software, remember: behind the code is a man who said “I do” five times. And each time, he probably got a better prenup. That’s the real Oracle software.