Wed Feb 05 11:17:40 UTC 2025: ## Bill Gates Confirms Relationship with Paula Hurd
**NEW YORK** – Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has publicly confirmed his relationship with Paula Hurd, calling her his “serious girlfriend” in a recent interview on the *TODAY* show. The 69-year-old Microsoft co-founder revealed the news Tuesday, stating they are “having fun” and enjoying activities such as attending the Paris Olympics.
Gates and Hurd, 62, first sparked public interest in their relationship in February 2023, although they had been seen together at various events since September 2022. Their relationship began after Gates’ divorce from Melinda French Gates in August 2021. The couple made their official red-carpet debut at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony in April 2024.
Hurd, who holds a business administration degree from the University of Texas at Austin, has a background in sales and alliance management, previously working at National Cash Register. She is also known for her significant philanthropic work, particularly in education and healthcare, alongside her late husband, former Oracle and Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd, who passed away in 2019. The couple were major benefactors of Baylor University.
Rumors of an engagement surfaced earlier this year after Hurd was seen wearing a ring, but a spokesperson for Gates clarified that the ring predates their relationship. The couple has been seen at high-profile events, including Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s engagement party. Gates recently detailed their relationship in his memoir, “Source Code.”
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