Meet Paula Hurd, Bill Gates¡¯ Girlfriend Who Attended The Ambani Bash. This Is Her Net Worth!

Mukesh Ambani sure knows how to grab attention. Well, as if his business achievements aren¡¯t enough, his parties are something that is spoken about for days! The recently concluded three-day extravaganza of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant¡¯s pre-wedding celebration saw a bevy of renowned faces making appearances. Not just desi celebrities, the who¡¯s who of the business world not only attended but did so in desi style. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg who was already on a tour of Asia, made head turns with his wife Priscilla Chan for his sartorial choices.

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Another couple that caught everyone¡¯s attention was Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his girlfriend Paula Hurd.

Many confused her to be his former wife Melinda Gates but this duo has made many appearances before cutting a dashing figure at the Ambani bash.

Bill Gates And Paula Hurd Have Been Dating For A While Now

After Bill Gates' divorce from Melinda French Gates in August 2021, the couple has been romantically involved. A report in February 2023 indicated that while their relationship was common knowledge, Paula Hurd had not yet met Gates' children.

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Before making it official, the lovely couple were spotted at several events including Laver Cup in September 2022 and Australian Open in January 2023. In an interview with the BBC, the billionaire had said that he was looking to find love again after his divorce. He had said, ¡°Sure, I'm not a robot.¡±

Who is Paula Hurd?

Paula Hurd, who was married to Mark Hurd, the CEO of Oracle, for three decades until his passing in October 2019, earned her bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Texas at Austin in 1984. Following her graduation, she engaged in sales and alliance management at NCR (National Cash Register), a software company. Subsequently, she transitioned into roles involving event development and coordination, specializing in creating "memorable" experiences for personal, corporate, and charitable events.

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Furthermore, Paula Hurd has demonstrated longstanding support for her late husband's alma mater, Baylor University. In a testament to their philanthropy, a welcome center named after the couple was inaugurated at the university in September 2023.

She had said, ¡°Our family is absolutely thrilled with the Hurd Welcome Center. When we made this gift, Mark had a vision for how a welcome experience could transform this corner of campus, and the outcome has by far exceeded our expectations and dreams. I know he would be proud."

Paula has two daughters - Kathryn and Kelly, with her late husband.

Are Bill Gates and Paula Hurd engaged?

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In July 2023, speculations about the couple's engagement arose when Paula Hurd was spotted wearing a ring on her finger. However, a representative for Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates dispelled the rumors, affirming that the ring in question had been owned by Mrs. Hurd for many years and did not signify an engagement with Bill Gates. The spokesperson stated, "Our office can confirm that the ring Mrs. Hurd was seen wearing has belonged to her for decades."

How Did Their Romance Blossom?

In October 2021, Hurd and Gates were present at the BNP Paribas Open in California. Despite reports stating that they were not dating at the time and were not seated together, this event marked the first identifiable public connection between them.

Both share a penchant for tennis. In September 2022, they were captured in photographs seated alongside each other at the Laver Cup at the O2 Arena in London. A few months thereafter, in January 2023, they reunited once again at the Australian Open.

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What Is Paula Hurd¡¯s Net Worth?

While her husband Mark had a net worth of over 500 million dollars(Rs 3,775 crore) at the time of his death, 61-year-old Hurd is expected to have a net worth of at least 35 million dollars(Rs 290 crore approx).

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