Bill Gates has shared a rare glimpse into his personal life, reflecting on the end of his 27-year marriage to Melinda French Gates and how their divorce affected him. In a candid interview with The Times published on January 25,

Bill Gates has one major regret in life: his divorce. He and Melinda Gates officially divorced in 2021 after 27 years of marriage. "That was the mistake I most regret," Bill told the Times of London.

Bill Gates has cited his divorce from Melinda French Gates as the biggest regret of his life. The 69-year-old billionaire made the candid confession during an interview with The Sunday Times. He shared that while he’s “more cheerful now,” following his 2021 divorce from Melinda, he’s not happy with how his marriage ended.

Bill Gates admits he’s had failures, but there’s one he regrets more than his divorce from his wife of 27 years.

You would have to put that at the top of the list,” the tech billionaire said of his biggest mistake. “There are others but none that matter.”