Melinda French Gates has shared some insight into her 2021 divorce from Bill Gates. The philanthropist candidly spoke with Elle magazine in an article published on Monday, March 17, about the split that changed her life.

Melinda Gates has responded to her ex-husband Bill Gates ’s comments about their divorce. Earlier this year, the Microsoft founder named his divorce from Melinda after 27 years as “the mistake he most regrets.” In an interview with Elle for its 2025 Women of Impact issue published on Monday, Melinda was asked about his remarks.

According to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, Warren Buffett’s net worth increased by $19 billion this year. That moves him to $161 billion, ahead of his friend Bill Gates, who co-founded Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and has a net worth of $160 billion.