"Been A Challenging Time": Jennifer Gates On Her Parents' Divorce
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Bill and Melinda Gates, who spent decades amassing one of history's largest fortunes, announced on Monday that they were splitting up after 27 years of marriage.
Jennifer Gates, the eldest daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates, broke her silence on the divorce of her parents in an Instagram Story. The 25-year-old asked for space and privacy and said that the Gates family was going through a "challenging stretch of time". Jennifer Gates, Instagram: "I'm still learning how to best support my own process and emotions as well as family members at this time, and am grateful for the space to do so... Thank you for understanding our desire for privacy while we navigate the next phases of our lives."❤️???? pic.twitter.com/xTrxVddeQ6 Bill and Melinda Gates, who spent decades amassing one of history's largest fortunes, announced on Monday that they were splitting up after 27 years of marriage. "After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage," the two said in a brief statement posted on Twitter. "We have raised three incredible children and built a foundation that works all over the world to enable all people to lead healthy, productive lives." Jennifer Gates' Instagram Story was posted shortly after the announcement. "By now many of you have heard the news that my parents are separating," she said in her Instagram Story on Monday, reports People Magazine. "It's been a challenging stretch of time for our whole family."More Related News