Phoebe Gates⁣ Discusses Father Bill Gates’⁣ Social‍ Challenges, Asperger’s

NEW YORK (May 4, 2025) —⁣ Phoebe ⁣Gates, daughter of Bill Gates, recently spoke about her father’s social interactions adn alluded to his potential diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome. Her comments came during an appearance on the podcast Call ⁤Her Daddy.

Bill ⁢Gates himself referenced the possibility of being on⁤ the autism spectrum in his⁣ memoirs, Code‍ Source, published ‍in February. “If I was a child ⁢these days, I would⁤ be ‍diagnosed wiht‍ a form of autism,” ⁣he wrote.

Phoebe Gates elaborated on this topic during the April 30 podcast, noting her father’s ‍difficulties in social situations.”My father is quite clumsy socially,” she said. “He said he had, you know, asperger’s syndrome.” She also shared anecdotes about how her father reacts to⁢ her dating life.”When I bring a boy home, it’s terrifying for him. But ⁣it’s very funny⁣ for me. And I think the boys I invite are really disturbed.”

Awkward Encounters

Phoebe Gates recounted a specific‍ incident from her high school days to illustrate‍ her father’s social awkwardness.She recalled ‍a time when⁣ a date invited her to ‍a ⁤school dance. Her mother asked Bill⁤ Gates to drive them.⁢ During the ride,they stopped at ⁤a fast-food restaurant,where Bill Gates mistakenly called her⁢ date by the wrong name.

“I literally wanted to die,” she said. However, she added that she now finds humor‍ in such situations. “But honestly, I think now,⁢ it has become easier for⁤ me… According⁣ to a father’s reaction, that’s⁢ how you know if it will be a good guy or not,” suggesting that her father’s opinion of her partners is notable to her.