Melinda French Gates Not Engaged to Jon Du Pre, Confirms Breakup
Despite recent engagement rumors sparked by a diamond ring sighting, Melinda French Gates and Jon Du Pre have ended their relationship.
- Melinda French Gates was seen with a diamond ring, fueling engagement rumors, but a spokesperson confirmed she is not engaged and no longer dating Jon Du Pre.
- The couple, linked since November 2022, reportedly ended their relationship recently, though no specific breakup date was provided.
- French Gates was first romantically linked to Du Pre following her divorce from Bill Gates, which was finalized in August 2021.
- Bill Gates has since moved on and is currently dating Paula Hurd, widow of late Oracle CEO Mark Hurd.
- Engagement rumors were dismissed as French Gates was photographed in New York City, merely wearing the ring as a personal accessory.