Melinda Gates Details Bill Split, Confirms New Romance

Melinda French Gates has opened up about her divorce from Bill Gates, attributing the split to a lack of honesty and trust in their 27-year marriage. In interviews and her new memoir, she explained that a trusted partnership requires honesty from both sides, and she 'had to go' when that was no longer possible. Melinda has spoken candidly about the pain of the separation and specifically cited Bill’s association with Jeffrey Epstein as a factor that contributed to the breakdown of trust. She has also shared that she is now dating and feels 'very, very happy,' recently making a public appearance with her new partner, tech investor Philip Vaughn. Through her memoir and media appearances, Melinda hopes her candid reflections will help others facing similar life transitions. Bill Gates has acknowledged the difficulty of their divorce but has kept many details private.