Phoebe Gates Celebrates 22nd Birthday — with Cake and the 'Best Team' — as Mom Melinda Pays Tribute

Mar. 15, 2025

Phoebe Gates.Photo:Phoebe Gates/Instagram

Phoebe Gates/Instagram

Phoebe Gatesis feeling 22!

Phoebe, the youngest child ofBill GatesandMelinda French Gates, got into the party spirit a day before her actual birthday on Saturday, Sept. 14.

In the images, Phoebe raised a glass and blew out the candles on a special blue cake. “Thank you @phiaco,” she wrote alongside one party photo. “Best team.”

Phoebe Gates.Phoebe Gates/Instagram

“From then to now, I couldn’t love you more, Phoebe 💞 Happy 22nd birthday!” French Gates, 60, wrote in her caption.

Of course, there’s been plenty to celebrate for Phoebe as of late.

In June, shegraduated from Stanford Universitywith a Bachelor of Science in human biology — and got to watch her mom deliver the commencement speech.

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Melinda French Gates and Phoebe Gates.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty

ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty

In addition to funding groups that help women in need, Phoebe told the outlet that she has been working with activists in order to make the most informed decisions.

“There’s a tangible chance to make a change here," she said.

Bill Gates and Phoebe Gates.Courtesy of Netflix

Courtesy of Netflix

Phoebe will soonbe a part of her dad’s new Netflix docuseries,What’s Next? The Future with Bill Gates, which premieres on Sept. 18.

During aninterview with PEOPLEabout the show, Bill reflected on how his daughter is very active on social media, using her platform to say, “‘Hey, I’m going to go promote the causes I believe in. I’m going to promote this company that I’m building.’ "

“She is really there,” he said, adding that “It’s fun to see her energy.”

source: people.com