Bill Gates (68) and his ex-wife Melinda French Gates (59) congratulated their daughter Jennifer Gates on her 28th birthday via Instagram. The Microsoft co-founder expressed his admiration for his eldest child, while Melinda Gates recalled that Jennifer once made her a mother.
On Friday (April 26), both parents shared sweet birthday greetings for their eldest child on social media. Bill Gates posted a photo on his Instagram page showing his daughter diving. The proud father wrote: “From becoming an incredible mother to studying medicine and maintaining your passion for show jumping, I’m impressed with how you dive headfirst into everything you put your mind to.”
Melinda Gates accompanied her digital congratulations with a picture from earlier times when Jennifer was still very small. “Happy 28th birthday to the person who made me a mother,” the 59-year-old wrote, adding, “I love you, Jenn!” Phoebe Gates (21) also posted on Instagram for her sister’s birthday. “Happy birthday my world,” she wrote. She also shared a picture that shows the 28-year-old celebrating her birthday on a boat tour.
Gates and his ex-wife announced their divorce in May 2021 after 27 years of marriage and three children. In a joint statement, they said that while they would continue their work together on their foundation, “we no longer believe that we can grow together as a couple in this next phase of our lives.” Their divorce was finalized in August 2021.
Jennifer Gates has been married to the Egyptian Olympic rider Nayel Nassar (33) since October 2021. The couple’s first child, a baby girl, was born in March 2023.
