Who is Melinda Gates’ new boyfriend Philip Vaughn? Bill’s ex spotted holding hands with former Microsoft employee
- The 60-year-old reportedly left the market after divorcing Bill
- Melinda was spotted cozying up to Philip in snaps obtained by Page Six
- The mother-of-three beamed as she held hands with her new boyfriend
Melinda Gates is off the market after being spotted flaunting her new romance with tech mogul Philip Vaughn.
The 60-year-old was spotted getting cozy with the Seattle-based founder of craft beer delivery company Tavour as they arrived in New York City after flying in by helicopter.
In the snaps obtained by Page sixMelinda – who was previously involved in a romantic relationship with Fox News host Jon Du Pre – and Philip walked hand in hand as they stepped off the helicopter.
The former wife of Microsoft billionaire Bill, 68, looked loved up as she wore casual jeans and a simple top, teamed with a floral scarf.
Despite going through an “incredibly painful” divorce from Bill, Melinda – who previously sparked engagement rumors before announcing she was single – put tensions aside when it came to Philip, who used to work at her ex’s company.
Melinda Gates is off the market after being spotted flaunting her new romance with tech mogul Philip Vaughn
The mother-of-three opted for a minimalist look as she beamed as she donned jeans and sneakers.
Philip matched his new love and also kept it simple with dark jeans, an army green shirt and sneakers.
He matched his look with Ray-Ban sunglasses.
According to him, Philip worked at Microsoft from 1999 to 2008 as a computer programmer LinkedIn.
He then moved on to a number of different companies, including Raveable, Mentor and Innovation Arts Group.
In 2013, Philip founded the craft beer delivery service and the company has continued to grow since then.
Melinda and Philip’s outing comes after she and the former Fox host called it quits after initially linking up in 2022.
In April, Melinda fueled romance rumors when she stepped out with a dazzling diamond ring.
The 60-year-old was spotted getting cozy with the Seattle-based founder of beer company Tavour as they arrived in New York City after flying in by helicopter.
The outing led many to wonder if she was planning to walk down the aisle with Jon, who she was first linked to in 2022.
But in April, the billionaire philanthropist quickly shut down any suggestion that she and 65-year-old Jon were headed to the altar as she addressed the speculation in a statement through her rep.
She confirmed the couple had split and insisted she was not engaged to anyone.
“Melinda is not engaged and no longer in a relationship with Jon Du Pre,” a spokesperson said Page six at the time.
Since her divorce from Bill, Melinda has maintained a very close relationship with her daughters. Seen together in 2019
In May, the philanthropist and mother ditched her statement diamond ring as she reunited with her billionaire ex-husband Bill for the first time in eight months.
Melinda and Bill separated in 2021 after nearly three decades of marriage.
The couple released a statement at the time of their split, revealing that it wasn’t just “one moment” that led to it.
Despite their estranged relationship, the pair of parents still seem to adore their children, Phoebe, 22, Rory, 25, and Jennifer, 28.