“The Tortured Poets Department” came out at the perfect time for newly single Melinda Gates.
The philanthropist and daughter Phoebe Gates posted a sweet video lip-synching to Taylor Swift’s new song “Fortnight.”
“@phoebegates and I can’t get enough of the new @taylorswift album…anyone else?! ????????❤️,” the 59-year-old captioned the Instagram post.
Melinda Gates confirmed she is a Swiftie on Wednesday. Instagram/@melindafrenchgates The billionaire philanthropist posted a video of her and daughter Phoebe singing Taylor Swift’s new song “Fortnight.” Instagram/@melindafrenchgatesExplore More
In the clip, the mother-daughter duo sat side by side under studio lights while belting out the bridge.
“I love you, it’s ruining my life / I love you, it’s ruining my life / I touched you for only a fortnight,” they sang.
Both Phoebe, 21, and Melinda’s eldest daughter, Jennifer, reposted the sweet moment to their Instagram Stories.
“Cutest (and I have FOMO),” Jennifer, 28, wrote, while Phoebe joked that she “did not know” her mom was going to share the fun video online.
Melinda said she “can’t get enough” of Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” Phoebe, 21, reposted the cute clip to her own Instagram Story. Patrick McMullan via Getty ImagesThe majority of Swift’s record-breaking album details her respective splits from Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy — something Melinda can relate to all too well.
A spokesperson for the billionaire told Page Six earlier this week that Melinda is “no longer dating Jon Du Pre,” a former Fox News correspondent.
However, they did not reveal exactly when the pair split.
On Monday, Page Six confirmed that Melinda was no longer seeing Jon Du Pre. The pair started dating in 2022. It’s unclear exactly when they split. Getty ImagesThe update came after Melinda sparked engagement rumors by wearing a massive diamond ring on that finger over the weekend.
Despite her eye-catching new bling, her rep confirmed she is “not engaged.”
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Melinda and Du Pre, 65, were first romantically linked in April 2022 after attending a Nets and Celtics game together.
In November of that year, TMZ reported that they were officially dating — just over one year after her divorce from ex-husband Bill Gates was finalized.
Melinda finalized her divorce from ex Bill Gates in 2021. Getty Images for Robin Hood The pair share three kids: Jennifer, 28, Rory, 24, and Phoebe. melindafrenchgates/InstagramAlong with Phoebe and Jennifer, Melinda also shares son Rory, 24, with the Microsoft founder. Despite their split, the pair have seemingly remained cordial for the sake of their children, occasionally reuniting for family events.
Bill, for his part, has been dating late Oracle CEO Mark Hurd’s widow, Paula Hurd, since last year.
Meanwhile, Du Pre shares three adult children with his ex-wife, Gina Larsen: sons Kasey and daughter Jessie.
