Bill and Melinda French Gates’ youngest daughter, Phoebe Gates, has shared her candid thoughts on growing up in the public eye. In a recent podcast, The Burnouts, co-hosted with Sophia Kianni, 22-year-old Phoebe discussed her insecurities about being labeled a “nepo baby” and forging her own path.
Phoebe, who studied Human Biology at Stanford University and graduated last year, admitted to feeling insecure due to her privileged background. She recalled her parents’ initial hesitation when she shared her entrepreneurial ambitions for Phia, a sustainable fashion platform. Bill Gates was cautious, citing his own experiences with taking risks in business, whereas Melinda French Gates had achieved success through more traditional means.
The couple’s divorce in 2021 after 27 years of marriage has also been highlighted by Bill Gates’ recent confessions to The Times. He expressed regret over the split, calling it his only “failure” that matters. In contrast, his ex-wife Melinda French Gates spoke candidly about their private breakup during the pandemic, stating that it allowed them to handle the situation with privacy and dignity.
Phoebe’s journey has been shaped by her parents’ experiences, including Bill’s decision to drop out of Harvard to pursue Microsoft. This led Phoebe to attend Stanford abroad and complete her degree remotely before starting her own business. Her candid discussions offer a refreshing perspective on growing up in the public eye, with Phoebe navigating her own path while learning from her parents’ successes and mistakes.
Source: https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/824625/bill-gates-daughter-nepo-baby-privilege-stanford-insecurity