US Media: Bill Gates Admits to Over 20 Extramarital Affairs, Confirms Relationships with Two Russian Women
US media reports that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, 70, admitted during a February 2025 Gates Foundation staff meeting that he was accused of over 20 extramarital affairs in his 2021 divorce from Melinda Gates. He confirmed relationships with two Russian women linked to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein: a bridge player and a former employee. Gates acknowledged meeting Epstein but denied visiting his private island.
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(CNA New York Combined Foreign News) The divorce case of American billionaire Bill Gates continues to stir controversy. According to reports, Gates revealed to employees at a somber Gates Foundation staff meeting earlier this year that he was accused of over 20 extramarital affairs in his divorce proceedings.
The New York Post and The Wall Street Journal, citing sources, reported that Microsoft co-founder Gates, now 70, admitted during a February Gates Foundation meeting that he did have relationships with two Russian women mentioned in the files of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
However, his disclosure that he was accused of over 20 extramarital affairs in the 2021 divorce from his ex-wife Melinda Gates shocked the attending employees even more.
Gates and Melinda were married for 27 years. At the time of the divorce, he issued an apology statement but claimed he had done "nothing illegal" in his dealings with the late convicted financier Epstein.
While details of these extramarital affair allegations are largely unknown, Gates admitted to having sexual relationships with Russian bridge player Mila Antonova and a former employee of TerraPower, a nuclear power company under Microsoft.
Gates met Antonova at a tournament in 2010. The Russian female player had sought funding from Epstein for a bridge academy. Epstein later paid for Antonova's tuition for software programming.
Regarding the other woman, whose identity was not disclosed, The Wall Street Journal reported that Gates referred to her as a "Russian nuclear physicist" whom he met "through business activities." This woman worked at TerraPower for two years.
According to emails from 2013 between Epstein and Gates' chief science and technology advisor, Boris Nikolic, Epstein allegedly became aware of Gates' extramarital affairs and attempted to blackmail him.
These emails also suggested that Nikolic helped Gates obtain medication "to deal with the consequences of having sex with Russian girls."
Nikolic stated that these emails were not written on behalf of or at the request of Gates. A spokesperson for Gates emphasized that suggestions Gates contracted a sexually transmitted disease were "absolutely absurd and completely false."
Gates admitted at the staff meeting to meeting Epstein in New York, Germany, France, and Washington D.C., but insisted he never visited Epstein's notorious private island, Little St. James, in the Caribbean. (Translator: Gao Zhaofen / Editor: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150602
The New York Post and The Wall Street Journal, citing sources, reported that Microsoft co-founder Gates, now 70, admitted during a February Gates Foundation meeting that he did have relationships with two Russian women mentioned in the files of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
However, his disclosure that he was accused of over 20 extramarital affairs in the 2021 divorce from his ex-wife Melinda Gates shocked the attending employees even more.
Gates and Melinda were married for 27 years. At the time of the divorce, he issued an apology statement but claimed he had done "nothing illegal" in his dealings with the late convicted financier Epstein.
While details of these extramarital affair allegations are largely unknown, Gates admitted to having sexual relationships with Russian bridge player Mila Antonova and a former employee of TerraPower, a nuclear power company under Microsoft.
Gates met Antonova at a tournament in 2010. The Russian female player had sought funding from Epstein for a bridge academy. Epstein later paid for Antonova's tuition for software programming.
Regarding the other woman, whose identity was not disclosed, The Wall Street Journal reported that Gates referred to her as a "Russian nuclear physicist" whom he met "through business activities." This woman worked at TerraPower for two years.
According to emails from 2013 between Epstein and Gates' chief science and technology advisor, Boris Nikolic, Epstein allegedly became aware of Gates' extramarital affairs and attempted to blackmail him.
These emails also suggested that Nikolic helped Gates obtain medication "to deal with the consequences of having sex with Russian girls."
Nikolic stated that these emails were not written on behalf of or at the request of Gates. A spokesperson for Gates emphasized that suggestions Gates contracted a sexually transmitted disease were "absolutely absurd and completely false."
Gates admitted at the staff meeting to meeting Epstein in New York, Germany, France, and Washington D.C., but insisted he never visited Epstein's notorious private island, Little St. James, in the Caribbean. (Translator: Gao Zhaofen / Editor: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150602
FAQ
What did Bill Gates admit to?
He admitted to being accused of over 20 extramarital affairs in his divorce and confirmed relationships with two Russian women.
Where was this information revealed?
Gates himself admitted this during a February 2025 staff meeting at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Who are the Russian women involved?
Russian bridge player Mila Antonova and a former TerraPower employee described as a Russian nuclear physicist.