Bill Gates’ ex-wife Melinda French Gates spoke candidly about her divorce from the Microsoft founder in an interview with The Times, just months after he called their split a “mistake”. In her new memoir, “The Next Day”, French Gates shared that problems in their marriage reached a fever pitch in 2019 and ultimately led to her resignation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
French Gates revealed that she told Gates she would have to move out of their home after taking a trip to try to save their marriage. The divorce, which was announced in 2021, also saw French Gates leave her co-chair role at the foundation. In response to Gates’ statement about the split being a mistake, French Gates said she doesn’t know what to make of it and declined to comment further.
However, in the interview, French Gates emphasized that she is “very happy” with her new life and has gained valuable lessons from her experiences. She expressed her newfound confidence after turning 60, saying she now feels empowered to speak her mind and assert herself. French Gates hopes her story will serve as a reminder that sometimes, divorce can be necessary for personal growth and living one’s values.
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