Bill Gates admitted in a recent interview that his divorce from Melinda French Gates is the biggest regret of his life. The Microsoft co-founder spoke candidly about the 'miserable' two years following their separation and acknowledged his role in the breakdown of their 27-year marriage.
Bill Gates admitted that his 2021 divorce from Melinda French Gates is the biggest regret of his life. In a rare and candid interview with The Times of London, the 69-year-old Microsoft co-founder stated that the dissolution of his 27-year marriage was 'at the top of the list' of his failures. 'That was the mistake I most regret... there are others, but none that matter,' he confessed. 'The divorce thing was miserable for me and Melinda for at least two years,' he added.
\Gates, who built his now trillion-dollar company while married, acknowledged that his marriage had been a grounding force in his life. While the pair have since maintained an amicable relationship, rumors of infidelity plagued Gates in the wake of their divorce announcement. He acknowledged making mistakes and taking responsibility without going into further detail. He emphasized that they frequently see each other at family events, gatherings, and activities, as they share three children: Jennifer, 28, Rory, 25, and Phoebe, 22, and two grandchildren. \ Melinda Gates, 60, also addressed the divorce, stating that the time apart during the COVID-19 pandemic provided her with clarity about the state of their marriage. She described it as the 'healthier choice' for both herself and their family. Since then, she has moved on with tech mogul Philip Vaughn. Melinda revealed her new relationship publicly in October 2024, being seen with Vaughn at a dinner in New York City. The pair were also spotted arriving in New York City together after a helicopter ride, showcasing their romance. Despite the 'unbelievably painful' divorce, Melinda has been able to put aside any tensions when it comes to Philip, who previously worked at Bill's company. Meanwhile, Bill Gates has been linked to Paula Hurd since 2023. Hurd, the widow of former Oracle co-CEO and president Mark Hurd, who passed away in 2019 after a battle with cancer, is now an event planner and organizer, as well as a philanthropist
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