Bill Gates Regrets Divorce From Ex-Wife Melinda Gates
In a clear example of the Hollywood classic “The Rich Also Cry”, Bill Gates recently got candid about his divorce from his wife, Melinda Gates, calling it the mistake he regrets the most.
The pair, who had been married for over 27 years, went their separate ways in 2021 in a billion-dollar divorce.
Since their separation, Bill Gates and Melinda Gates have remained amicable and have moved on with new partners.
In an interview, Bill reflected on his 27-year marriage to Melinda Gates and their divorce, calling it “the mistake I regret the most in my life.”
While the 69-year-old Microsoft co-founder acknowledged he has faced other setbacks, he emphasized that none compare to the pain of the split.
“There are other mistakes, but this one stands above all,” he said, describing the divorce as a “miserable” experience for both him and Melinda, lasting at “least two years.”
Despite the challenges, the former couple has managed to maintain a cordial relationship. Both have since moved on and are dating other people.
“Melinda and I still see each other, we have three kids and two grandchildren, so there are family events,” Bill noted, referencing family events with their three children and two grandchildren. “The kids are doing well. They have good values.”
Reflecting on their marriage, Bill credits it with keeping him “grounded” as he created and grew his trillion-dollar company.
Bill and Melinda tied the knot in 1994 and share three children: Jennifer, 28, Rory, 25, and Phoebe, 22. The couple announced their divorce in May 2021 but had been living separately for a year before going public with the news.
Bill and Melinda have moved on in their personal lives following their split. In October 2024, Melinda went public with her relationship with entrepreneur Philip Vaughn.
