Hyderabad: Melinda French Gates, co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with her ex-husband Bill Gates, recently spoke about their difficult divorce. She described it as the saddest thing in her life but also revealed she's thriving now. While the couple announced their divorce in 2021, Melinda says they had actually been separated for a while beforehand. This allowed them to navigate the process privately, especially while caring for their children. Despite the privacy, Melinda acknowledges the divorce was a huge weight to overcome. Despite the sadness, Melinda says her life is now wonderful. She enjoys simple things like walking to the store, grabbing a bite at a restaurant, and living in a new neighborhood. Melinda credits her ability to cope with the divorce on focusing on three important things: her future, her children's well-being, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. But following the divorce, Melinda stepped away from the foundation and started her own projects focused on women's empowerment. She recently announced a significant billion-dollar fund dedicated to women's rights and financial independence.
