Melinda Gates

Melinda French Gates announces resignation from Gates Foundation co-chair.

Pivotal Ventures invests in companies addressing the childcare crisis.

Melinda and Bill Gates' divorce is finalized after 27 years of marriage.

Melinda and Bill Gates announce their decision to end their marriage.

Melinda Gates commits $1 billion to promote gender equality.

Melinda Gates publishes her book 'The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World'.

Melinda and Bill Gates' daughter, Phoebe Adele Gates, is born.

Melinda Gates becomes co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Melinda and Bill Gates' son, Rory John Gates, is born.

Melinda and Bill Gates' daughter, Jennifer Katharine Gates, is born.

Melinda French marries Bill Gates in Hawaii.

Melinda Ann French is born in Dallas, Texas.