US EditionBill Gates’ 22-Year-Old Daughter Phoebe Recalled What It Was Like Growing Up With A “Socially Awkward” Dad — And How It Impacted Her Dating Life
- Phoebe Gates, Bill Gates' 22-year-old daughter, discussed growing up with her socially awkward father on the April 30, 2025 podcast Call Her Daddy.
- Bill Gates' Asperger's syndrome and his difficulty with social interactions have influenced how Phoebe's past boyfriends reacted when meeting her family.
- Phoebe recalled an embarrassing high school moment when Bill Gates drove her and her date to a dance, insisting on listening to NPR for 30 minutes and calling her date by the wrong name.
- Phoebe said, "My dad's pretty socially awkward," and noted her father has stated he likely would be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder today.
- Phoebe’s reflections suggest Bill Gates’ neurodivergence has shaped family dynamics and dating experiences, which she now approaches with humor and acceptance.
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Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe says she showed him how to 'work the room' socially
As a kid, Phoebe Gates said she got her dad to be more social.Nina Westervelt/Variety/Penske Media via Getty ImagesAs a child, Phoebe Gates helped Bill Gates be more social despite his nerves.The Microsoft founder has described himself in the past as being shy and awkward.Despite his timidness, Bill still knows how to intimidate her dates, Phoebe said.Bill Gates mentions his shy and awkward phases in his memoir, and his daughter Phoebe Gates has…
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