It appears that Bill Gates’ girlfriend, Paula Hurd, is getting close with his kids.
The couple was spotted out at Boucherie restaurant in New York City’s West Village on Sunday alongside the Microsoft founder’s three children, Jennifer, Phoebe and Rory.
Paula, who is the widow of former Oracle CEO Mark Hurd, wore black pants with a matching blouse and jacket. She also carried a black clutch with studs for the outing.
Bill, who divorced ex-wife Melinda Gates in 2021 after 27 years of marriage, struck a casual look in a gray pullover and jeans. He paired the look with a blue baseball cap and sneakers.
The tech billionaire’s youngest daughter, Phoebe, 20, was seen getting into a vehicle after the group meal. She wore a black-and-white striped top with light blue jeans and white sneakers.
Her brother-in-law, Nayel Nassar, who married Jennifer, 27, in October 2021, was also seen getting into the SUV.
Nassar, a professional equestrian, wore a gray sweater with blue jeans and black sneakers.
Jennifer wasn’t far behind the two, wearing a blue jean jacket and pink pants.
The couple shares one child together, whom they welcomed in March. Their 4-month-old baby wasn’t seen at the gathering.
Bill’s son, Rory, 24, was also spotted at the lunch wearing a two-tone blue puffer jacket and beige pants with maroon sneakers.
Paula also has two children with her late husband, daughters Kathryn and Kelly. They did not appear to be in attendance at the restaurant.
Bill and Paula’s relationship made headlines this week after she was seen with a diamond sparkler on her left ring finger.
Amid speculation that the two were engaged, a spokesperson for Bill, 67, confirmed that wedding bells were not in the couple’s immediate future.
“Our office can confirm that the ring Mrs. Hurd was seen wearing has belonged to her for decades,” the tech mogul’s rep told People Tuesday.
While they may not be getting married, the family lunch outing is a big step in the couple’s romance.
In February, a source told People that Paula had not yet met Bill’s children.
“It’s widely known that Bill Gates and Paula Hurd are dating, but she hasn’t met his kids yet,” the insider shared.
Bill and Paula were seen together at multiple events in 2022, but rumors that the pair might be more than friends didn’t begin until January of this year.
