Larry Ellison's first marriage ends months after daughter’s birth, shaping his family’s film ventures

Larry Ellison’s first marriage to Barbra concluded when she filed for divorce in April 1986, only three months after their daughter Megan’s birth on January 31, 1986. The union, which began in 1983 after they met at Relational Software Inc., also produced a son, David, born earlier that year. Ellison, navigating Oracle’s nascent growth, later explained that he aimed to remain amicable with Barbra to support their children’s wellbeing.

Post-divorce, Barbra assumed primary custody, cultivating an early passion for cinema in the siblings through a vast VHS collection. This shared interest influenced David’s creation of Skydance Media and Megan’s founding of Annapurna Pictures, both of which have produced major Hollywood titles. Ellison, now among the world’s wealthiest individuals, has experienced multiple marriages and divorces since this early family upheaval.