Melinda French Gates, the renowned philanthropist and ex-wife of billionaire Bill Gates, is stepping into a new chapter of her personal life, confirming that she's in a "great" romance. The 60-year-old recently sparked rumors surrounding her relationship with businessman Philip Vaughn,

Melinda Gates recently said she’s in a “very, very happy” relationship — and these pictures prove it. The 60-year-old was photographed sharing a laugh with boyfriend Philip Vaughn as he helped her out of a car on Sunday.

The philanthropist first sparked romance rumors with Vaughn last year Melinda French Gates and rumored boyfriend Philip Vaughn were all smiles for their latest outing. The pair, who first sparked romance rumors last year when they were photographed holding hands,