This archive report was first published on 4 May 2021.
May 4, 2021 - The news of Bill Gates' divorce from Melinda Gates has sent shockwaves across the globe, with many taking to social media to share their reactions.
With an estimated net worth of $129.9 billion, Gates is one of the richest men in the world, and his divorce marks the latest high-profile split among billionaires.
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, and Kanye West, the reality TV star and fashion designer, are among the notable billionaires who have initiated divorces with their long-time partners in recent years.
Bezos and his ex-wife, Mackenzie Bezos, announced their divorce in 2019 after 25 years of marriage. In a statement, they revealed that they had decided to divorce and continue their shared lives as friends.
The split followed the dramatic revelations of an affair between Bezos and former TV anchor Lauren Sanchez, which were exposed by the National Enquirer.
Bezos later shared a Medium blog claiming that the Enquirer had sought to blackmail him with the threat of sharing explicit selfies exchanged between him and Sanchez.
Kim Kardashian, on the other hand, announced the end of her marriage with Kanye West in February 2021, after six years of marriage. They secured joint custody of their four children in April.
Interestingly, many of these high-profile divorces have been amicable, with the couples remaining practically tied at the hip due to various ventures.
