Melinda after divorcing Bill Gates: 'It has been wonderful'

Melinda French is living her life to the fullest post her divorce from Bill Gates. In an interview with The Time, she said she enjoys living in a neighborhood where she can walk to little stores, to the drug store or to a restaurant. After 27 years of marriage, the Gates announced their divorce in May 2021. This May, Melinda announced to step down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.