Sexist comment ended Phoebe Gates's relationship

Phoebe Gates revealed on a podcast that a sexist comment from her then-boyfriend about her senatorial aspirations led to their breakup after four years. This comment, regarding the impact on potential children, prompted her to end the relationship. Gates shared that her ex-boyfriend's negative reaction to her political ambitions, specifically concerning future children, was the breaking point. She is now dating Arthur Donald, Paul McCartney's grandson, since 2023. The revelation came after her mother, Melinda Gates, shared personal details. Phoebe is now focused on her fashion startup and podcast, aiming to build her own identity.