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March 19, 2026

Billionaire Under Pressure: Epstein Blackmailed Bill Gates Over Relationships with Two Russian Women, and a Marriage Agreement Caused Disbelief

Bill Gates' affairs came to light thanks to the release of emails from notorious financier Jeffrey Epstein, who learned about Gates' extramarital affairs back in 2013 and tried to blackmail him. While rumors about a young card player have been circulating for some time, details about a mysterious physicist are now intriguing the global public.

Billionaire Under Pressure: Epstein Blackmailed Bill Gates Over Relationships with Two Russian Women, and a Marriage Agreement Caused Disbelief

TL;DR

  • Bill Gates admitted to past relationships with two Russian women: a bridge player and a nuclear physicist.
  • Jeffrey Epstein learned of these affairs in 2013 and attempted to blackmail Gates.
  • The physicist was reportedly involved with Gates' company, TerraPower, which had ties to Russian research institutes.
  • Mila Antonova, the bridge player, met Gates at a tournament in 2010; Epstein later provided her financial support.
  • Gates had a long-term relationship with entrepreneur Ann Winblad, asking her permission before marrying Melinda French.
  • Melinda French allowed Gates to spend one weekend per year with Winblad.
  • Multiple former and current employees reported uncomfortable workplace advances from Gates, though he did not pressure or threaten them.

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