Melinda Gates is legally married but heading for a divorce. She exchanged vows with Bill Gates on 01 Jan 1994.
But being together in a conjugal relationship for 27 years, they decided to live apart on 03 May 2021.
What really happened between Bill and Melinda?
The news of this wealthiest couple’s divorce has shocked the public. As per the reports, the reason for their disunion is the break in their patience level of Melinda.
She once said that her husband Bill was unsupportive and she had faced difficulties raising their kids alone. Bill also struggled to keep a balance between his personal and professional life.
Wedding and Three Children
Their wedding was a lavish ceremony performed in Lanai, Hawaii, and was attended by over 100 guests. The guests’ list included Warren Buffett, Katherine Graham, Paul Allen, and Craig McCaw.
The bride wore a beautiful white gown with a white headband on her hair. While the groom was also seen in a white tux with a black bow tie.
She met Bill for the first time sales meeting in New York and soon started to date each other. Their first daughter Jennifer Katharine was born in April 1996.
Then they welcomed their son, Rory John, and third child Phoebe Adele in May 1999 and Sep 2002 respectively.
How is Epstein related to Bill and Melinda’s divorce?
Epstein and Bill met for the first time in the year 2011. Due to Jeffrey’s infamous image, Melinda was highly against her ex-husband being in contact with him. In 2013, she warned Bill against his relation with Epstein.
In October 2019, Melinda met her divorce lawyers in which she mentioned Bill’s connection with Epstein as her reason to separate. Moreover, she was offended by the overnight stay at Epstein’s New York mansion.
Trivia/Facts
- Melinda is 57 years old as of 2022.
- Her birth sign is Leo.
- Her Twitter account was made in July 2010.
- She currently resides in Seattle.
- She passed out as a valedictorian.
- Meditation helps her in balancing her busy life.
- She wakes up at 6:30 am.
