Before acknowledging their relationship, Bill Gates and Paula Hurd were seen together at various events.

Bill Gates and girlfriend Paula Hurd visited Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding events. The duo started dating after Bill Gates divorced Melinda French Gates in August 2021. A February 2023 story said their relationship was “widely known” but Paula “Hurd hasn’t met Gates’ children yet.”

Bill Gates and Paula Hurd attended the Laver Cup in September 2022 and Australian Open in January 2023 before revealing their relationship.

Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates divorced after 27 years, but his connection with Paula Hurd was revealed two years later. The billionaire told the BBC he hopes to find love again after divorce. He added, “Sure, I’m not a robot.”

Who is Paula Hurd?

Mark Hurd, Oracle CEO, died in October 2019 after 30 years of marriage to Paula Hurd. In 1984, she earned a bachelor’s degree in management business from the University of Texas in Austin and worked in sales and alliance management at NCR. She then created and organised “memorable” personal, corporate, and charity events.

She has dоnated tо Baylоr University, which оpened a welcоme centre in her late husband’s name in September 2023.

“Our family is really excited about the Hurd Welcome Center,” she said. Mark saw how a welcome experience could improve this part of campus when we made our gift, and the outcomes beyond our expectations and dreams. He would be proud.”

Kathryn and Kelly are Paula Hurd’s daughters from her late spouse.

Bill Gates and Paula Hurd engaged?

When Paula Hurd wore jewellery on her ring finger in July 2023, rumours spread of their engagement. A spokeswoman for the Microsoft co-founder explained that Paula Hurd owns the ring, not Bill Gates.

The spokeswoman stated, “Our office can confirm that the ring worn by Ms. Hurd has belonged to her for decades.”