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Ellison Family Drama: Yacht Controversy and Business Shifts

1/15/2026

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Larry Ellison, cofounder of Oracle, sits at the center of a family drama reminiscent of HBO's Succession.
David Ellison, son of Larry Ellison, shifts from acting to lead Paramount Skydance, a company valued at $13.3 billion.
Ellison's 191-foot yacht Izanami drew controversy due to its name reversal.
The drama reflects Ellison's ties to Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, prompting social media reactions ranging from humor to fatigue.

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Story summary

Larry Ellison, cofounder of Oracle, sits at the center of a family drama reminiscent of HBO's Succession.
David Ellison, son of Larry Ellison, shifts from acting to lead Paramount Skydance, a company valued at $13.3 billion.
Ellison's 191-foot yacht Izanami drew controversy due to its name reversal.
The drama reflects Ellison's ties to Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, prompting social media reactions ranging from humor to fatigue.