Bill and Melinda Gates’s daughter Phoebe recently commented on the downsides of her internet fame.
During an interview with The Information, she shared that she is often the target of “misconceptions and conspiracy theories” about her family and her relationship with her boyfriend.
In the past, she had said that people on social media follow her because of her “family name” and probably find it funny to see her dad, one of the richest men alive, being a goofball in her videos.
But who exactly is Phoebe Gates? Here is everything we know.
Who is Phoebe Gates?
Born in Seattle, Washington, Phoebe Gates, 20, is the youngest child of Bill and Melinda Gates. She has two older siblings; Jennifer Catherine, who is 26, and Rory John, who is 23 years old.
She has a very close relationship with her parents and often posts emotional posts on social media, thanking them for their love and support.
Gates is studying Women’s Health at Stanford University, where she met her boyfriend, Robert Rodd.
She is set to graduate from the prestigious university in 2025.
Passionate about women’s wellbeing and reproductive issues, the social media star uses her platform to comment on current affairs and healthcare.
Talking to Vogue, she explained that she wanted to be an advocate like her mother. She said: “When you’re Melinda’s daughter, it’s easy to be passionate about reproductive health. My mom is my hero. She’s a brilliant reformer who travels around the world advocating for gender equality.
“When I started college last year, I wanted to become an advocate, like my mom. So I tried to learn as much as I could about making policy, finding the best data, gathering the best ideas, and educating the right people.”
The influencer currently has nearly 200,000 followers on Instagram and around 65,200 followers on TikTok.
