The media has speculated that Melinda French Gates may be engaged again after being seen with a large diamond ring on her finger while in New York City. French Gates, who was previously married to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, was pictured looking happy alongside an assistant as she descended from a helicopter and then entered a waiting car. She was casually dressed in sneakers, black capris, and a white blouse while carrying a large Chanel tote.
French Gates, 59, has been linked romantically with former Fox reporter Jon Du Pre since November 2022. No comments were provided by representatives for the pair regarding the engagement rumors. French Gates and Bill Gates finalized their divorce in August 2021 after being married for 27 years. The announcement of their separation came just three months before the divorce was finalized.
During their marriage, the former couple founded the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which grew to become one of the largest charitable organizations globally. French Gates revealed that Gates’ connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein played a role in her decision to end the marriage, expressing her disapproval of Gates’ meetings with Epstein. In an interview with Gayle King on “CBS Mornings,” she described Epstein as an abhorrent and evil person and expressed sympathy for his victims.
Bill Gates, 68, confirmed his relationship with Paula Hurd in 2023, and the couple made their red-carpet debut at the10th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. After the divorce, French Gates has been seen in various public outings and social events, including her recent appearance in New York City with a large diamond ring sparking engagement rumors. The curiosity surrounding her personal life has been a topic of interest in the media since her split from Bill Gates. French Gates and Du Prehave been linked romantically since late 2022 but have not publicly commented on the speculated engagement.
With their foundation impacting global health, education, and equality, Bill and Melinda Gates were a prominent power couple in the philanthropic world before their divorce. The couple’s split and the subsequent revelations of Gates’ connections with Epstein have added more intrigue to their personal lives. While Bill Gates has confirmed his relationship with Paula Hurd and made their first public appearance together, Melinda French Gates is now sparking engagement rumors following her appearance in New York City with a stunning diamond ring on her finger. The media and the public continue to keep a close eye on both of their personal lives following their high-profile divorce.
