Bill Gates said in a rare, candid interview that the separation of his wife Melinda is the 'greatest regret' of his life.
The 69-year-old co-founder of billionaire Microsoft admitted that in 2021 his divorce with his 27-year-old wife 'at the top of the list' of his failures is during an interview with the Times of London, which was published on Saturday.
“That was the mistake that I regret the most … There are more, but they don't matter. For me and Melinda, the divorce thing was miserable for at least two years, “he said.
His marriage, he said, had stayed 'well -founded' when he brought his now billions company to life.
The couple is now amicable, but rumors about unfaithfulness teased Bill in the immediate aftermath of the divorce announcement.
“I certainly made mistakes and I take my responsibility,” he said in 2023, without expanding.
Bill said that they often see each other on family events and meetings of that nature, because they share three children, Jennifer, 28, Rory, 25, and Phoebe, 22, and two grandchildren.
The co -founder of billionaire Microsoft, 69, admitted that in 2021 his divorce with his 27 -year -old wife 'at the top of the list' state of his failures
Melinda apparently was already aware of Gates' Skirts Hunting in 1994 before their wedding in Hawaii
'Melinda and I still see each other – we have three children and two grandchildren, so there are family events. The children are doing well. They have good values, “said Bill.
The couple married in 1994 and secretly separated in May 2020. The following year they announced their divorce.
Melinda said that the time they were separated during the COVID-19 Pandemie gave her clarity about the state of their marriage.
She said it was the 'healthier choice' for her to separate.
Since then she has continued with technology magnate Philip Vaughn.
Melinda, 60, said about her divorce that the time she was separated during the COVID-19 Pandemie helped Give her clarity about the state of her marriage.
“It gave us the privacy to do privately what had to be done,” she said during an interview in June 2024.
The philanthropist and businesswoman admitted, just like her ex-husband, that this was the 'healthier choice' for her family and herself, since she claims that the divorce was the 'lowest moment' in her life.
During an interview in 2022 with Today's Savannah Guthrie, Bill announced his fault and took responsibility for his action.
“I certainly made mistakes and I take responsibility,” he said, and added: “I don't think it's constructive to dive into the details right now, but yes, I have caused pain, and feel there I am terribly about. “
The couple married in 1994 and secretly separated in May 2020. The following year they announced their divorce. They are depicted in 2000
Melinda Gates is off the market because she was spotted while she shows off her new romance with tech magnate Philip Vaughn
The 60-year-old was seen while he was cozy with the Seattle-based founder of beer company Tavour when they arrived in New York City after they had flown by with a helicopter.
His ex, who is said to have a relationship with technology magician Philip Vaughn, said that another factor that eventually led to the end of their marriage was his relationship with Jeffery Epstein – an American sex dealer, pedophile and financier.
“I didn't like that he had meetings with Jeffrey Epstein, no. I made it clear to him, “she told the American television personality Gayle King in 2022.
“He was disgusting. He was the personification of evil, “said Melinda about the convicted criminal.
Melinda shocked her relationship with Vaughn in October 2024 when she was seen with the Seattle -based entrepreneur while they went to eat in New York City.
Although she had gone through an 'incredibly painful' separation with Bill, Melinda set aside the tensions when it came to Philip, who used to work at her ex's company.
In the meantime, Bill has had a relationship with Paula Hurd since 2023.
Hurd is the widow of former Oracle-CO-CEO and President Mark Hurd, who died in 2019 at the age of 62 after a reported fight against cancer.
Hurd was once a tech manager, but is now an event planner, organizer and philanthropist.
Bill Gates was depicted in the summer with his girlfriend Paula Hurd on this year's so -called billionaire summer camp in Sun Valley, Idaho.
