In an exclusive interview with Forbes, Bill Gates said that he and his ex- wife, Melinda French Gates, still work well together on their charity organization.
Gates told the outlet that he was going to give $20 billion to the foundation this month, and that things were going well behind the scenes.
French Gates may step down as co-chair of the foundation in two years if she and Gates can't work together anymore.
Gates told Forbes that French Gates encouraged him to donate $20 billion to the foundation. Even during the tough times of their divorce, the pair were able to work together.
I think it's surprising how much we agree on foundation stuff. We support each other because she knows a few things that I don't.
French Gates gets to speak for herself, and he told Forbes that they have always been a great partnership.
Insider reported on the uncertainty and confusion at the foundation that resulted from the couple's split, as well as the allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior and ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
After 27 years of marriage, the couple announced they were ending their relationship in May 2021.
The parties have talked about their relationship. Gates said in December that the hardest year of his life would be 2021.
French Gates said in March that she didn't think their relationship was healthy and that she couldn't trust what they had.