Bill Gates Finally Opens Up About His Divorce with Melinda, Mentions One Thing He Regrets in Life

• Bill Gates has said that divorcing his wife Melinda in 2021 is his 'biggest regret', describing it as 'the top of the list' of his failures
• Despite their amicable relationship, Gates acknowledged the responsibility for their split, which affected both of them deeply
• Melinda reflected that their time apart during COVID-19 gave her clarity about their marriage, leading to their decision to split

In a rare and candid interview with the Times of London, Bill Gates, the billionaire Microsoft co-founder, admitted that divorcing his wife Melinda in 2021 was the 'biggest regret' of his life.

The 69-year-old described the divorce after 27 years of marriage as 'the top of the list' of his failures, expressing how miserable it was for both him and Melinda for at least two years after their split.

Bill Gates reflects on marriage and family

Bill Gates acknowledged that his marriage had kept him grounded as he built his now trillion-dollar company. Despite the amicable relationship they maintain now, rumours of infidelity plagued him in the aftermath of their divorce announcement.

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He took responsibility in the 2023 interview, stating 'I certainly made mistakes, and I take responsibility'. The pair, who share three children - Jennifer, 28, Rory, 25, and Phoebe, 22 – and two grandchildren, continue to see each other at family events.

Melinda Gates' perspective on divorce from Bill

Melinda Gates, now 60, reflected that time apart during the COVID-19 pandemic gave her clarity on the state of their marriage, making the 'healthier choice' to part ways.

She described the divorce as the 'lowest moment' in her life but also necessary for her family. Since their split, she has reportedly moved on with tech mogul Philip Vaughn.

Gates' admission of guilt during marriage

During a 2022 interview with TODAY's Savannah Guthrie, Gates divulged his guilt and took responsibility for his actions.

"I don't think delving into the particulars at this point is constructive, but yes, I caused pain, and I feel terrible about that."

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This acknowledgement exemplified the complexities of balancing personal and professional lives at such a high level of success.

More about Bill and Melinda Gates

Bill and Melinda Gates, both philanthropists and business leaders, were married in 1994 and co-founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2000.

The foundation focuses on enhancing healthcare, reducing poverty, and expanding educational opportunities globally.

Despite their divorce in 2021, they continue to work together on philanthropic efforts and share three children and two grandchildren.

Mark Zuckerberg overtakes Bill Gates

Legit.ng also reported that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is now the world's fourth richest man, overtaking Bill Gates in the new billionaire ranking.

Data from the Bloomberg Billionaire Index shows that despite losing $5 billion in the past 24 hours, the tech mogul is ahead of his fellow US tech head.

Zuckerberg rose from the 20th richest man in the world in the second quarter of 2023 to occupy the enviable position after gains of around $37 billion.

Source: Legit.ng