Larry Ellison’s Rollercoaster Love Life: Marriages, Divorces, and Relationships
- Full Name: Lawrence Joseph Ellison
- Age: 80 (born August 17, 1944)
- Business: Co-founder, Executive Chairman, and CTO of Oracle Corporation
- Height: 6’3” (191 cm)
- Spouse(s): Married and divorced four times
- Net Worth: Estimated over $140 billion (as of 2025)
- Current Relationship Status: Dating Nikita Kahn
A Billionaire’s Love Life: How Many Times Has Larry Ellison Been Married?
Larry Ellison, the tech mogul behind Oracle, has not only made headlines for his business ventures but also for his eventful personal life. With four marriages and four divorces under his belt, Ellison's love life has been as dynamic as his career. Despite his success in the corporate world, finding lasting love has been a challenge.
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Larry Ellison’s Four Marriages & Divorces
1. Adda Quinn (1967–1974)
Ellison’s first marriage was to Adda Quinn in 1967, long before he became a tech billionaire. The couple was married for seven years but faced financial struggles, as Ellison was still finding his path in the business world. Quinn later described their relationship as tumultuous, citing financial instability as a major reason for their split.
2. Nancy Wheeler Jenkins (1977–1978)
Ellison’s second marriage to Nancy Wheeler Jenkins was short-lived, lasting only a year. Interestingly, Jenkins gave up any financial claims to Oracle just before the company took off—something she likely regretted later as Oracle became a tech giant.
3. Barbara Boothe (1983–1986)
In the early '80s, Ellison married Barbara Boothe, a former receptionist at one of his companies. The couple had two children together, David and Megan Ellison, who are now successful film producers. However, the marriage ended in divorce after just three years.
4. Melanie Craft (2003–2010)
Ellison’s fourth and most high-profile marriage was to romance novelist Melanie Craft. The couple wed in 2003, and their wedding photographer was none other than Steve Jobs. Despite their glamorous wedding, the relationship eventually fizzled out, and they divorced in 2010.
Larry Ellison’s Relationships After Divorce
Nikita Kahn: The Longest-Lasting Relationship?
Since his last divorce, Ellison has been in a long-term relationship with Nikita Kahn, a Ukrainian model, actress, and animal rights activist. The billionaire has been deeply devoted to Kahn, even naming a luxury restaurant in Malibu after her.
