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Bill Gates Opens Up About Relationship with Paula Hurd

The billionaire philanthropist describes his girlfriend as 'serious' and reflects on life after his divorce from Melinda French Gates.

Overview

  • Bill Gates publicly confirmed his relationship with Paula Hurd, calling her his 'serious girlfriend' during an interview on the Today show.
  • The couple, who began dating in 2023, have attended numerous high-profile events together, including the 2024 Olympics and Jeff Bezos' engagement party.
  • Paula Hurd, a philanthropist and widow of former Oracle CEO Mark Hurd, has a background in business and active involvement in education and healthcare initiatives.
  • Gates reflected on his divorce from Melinda French Gates, calling it 'the mistake I most regret,' but emphasized that he has moved on and is in a better place now.
  • Hurd was acknowledged in Gates' newly released memoir, 'Source Code: My Beginnings,' as one of the early readers who provided feedback on the manuscript.