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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bill Gates' 22-Year-Old Daughter Says It's 'Terrifying' For The Boys She Brings Home to Meet Her 'Socially Awkward' Dad in His $63 Million Mansion
Most 22-year-olds don't have to worry about their dad being Bill Gates when they bring someone home—but Phoebe Gates does. And according to her, it's a little bit hilarious... unless you're the guy. In an appearance on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast last month, Phoebe sat down with host Alex Cooper—alongside climate activist and business partner Sophia Kianni—to talk about launching their own podcast, "The Burnouts." But the internet had other priorities: her stories about introducing dates to her famously introverted dad at his $63 million lakefront high-tech mansion in Medina, Washington. "Terrifying, for the guy. For me? Hilarious." Don't Miss: Hasbro, MGM, and Skechers trust this AI marketing firm — Here's what Americans think you need to be considered wealthy. That's how Phoebe summed it up. "My dad's, like, pretty socially awkward—he's said he has Asperger's," she explained on the podcast. "To me, it's so funny, but for guys, I think they get, like, really wigged out." Phoebe didn't just tell—it was full storytime. One of the standout memories? A high school dance. "My mom had signed my dad up to drive me and the boy to the dance together," she said. "First off, my dad insisted on us listening to NPR the entire 30-minute drive. He stopped for fast food, then he calls the guy—he's like, 'Be responsible tonight, Max Demonhower.' His name was Maxwell Danenhower. Literally wanted to die." For Phoebe, these awkward encounters have turned into a kind of test. "Depending on how he reacts, that's how you know if he's gonna be a good guy or not," she told Cooper. If someone can survive a socially anxious Bill Gates mispronouncing their name inside a high-security estate—maybe they're worth keeping around. Trending: Phoebe also joked that she's the life of the party in a family of self-proclaimed nerds. "It used to be a joke our family would be so boring if I wasn't born," she said. "At the dad-daughter dances my mom would have us go to, I would force my dad to go talk to all the other dads and daughters there. I was like, 'No. If we're here, we're going to socialize. We've got to work this room, Bill.'" And don't even try to challenge them to a game night. "You do not want to play a board game with the two of us," she warned. "That's actually worse than introducing a guy to my dad." Bringing home a date is nerve-wracking enough. Bringing them into a tech billionaire's $63 million mansion where they'll be grilled by a man who co-founded Microsoft and prefers NPR over small talk? Brutal. But Phoebe's take? If they can't handle that, they probably weren't "the guy" anyway. Read Next: Invest where it hurts — and help millions heal:. Can you guess how many retire with a $5,000,000 nest egg? . Image: Shutterstock Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article Bill Gates' 22-Year-Old Daughter Says It's 'Terrifying' For The Boys She Brings Home to Meet Her 'Socially Awkward' Dad in His $63 Million Mansion originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
West Australian
2 days ago
- West Australian
Kylie Johnson, mother of missing teen Phoebe Bishop, hits back at vile comments from online trolls
The mother of missing teenager Phoebe Bishop has hit back at vile social media comments, following an appeal to the public alongside police to help find her daughter. Kylie Johnson appeared in a video appeal urging anyone who had seen a grey Hyundai ix35 - which her daughter Pheobe was reportedly travelling in before she disappeared - to contact police. But after vile comments began appearing on the video, Ms Johnson took matters into her own hands. In a post on her Facebook account, she hit back at the trolls who were attacking her tone and demeanour. 'I'm sorry that I'm currently an emotional wreck, trying to protect our other children from the media and the trolls, trying to continue to breathe while your world shatters around you!,' she posted on Saturday. Ms Johnson's daughter, 17-year-old Phoebe Bishop, has been missing since May 15, when the teenager failed to board a flight at Bundaberg Airport. After searching bushland in the regional Queensland city, police put out a video statement read by Ms Johnson over the weekend, where the mother pleads for information. After the police statement was published online, commenters began to criticise the way Ms Johnson spoke and her demeanour. 'People wanted a statement, they got one yet still question me as a mother?,' Ms Johnson posted afterwards. 'If anyone would like to be in this position please step in and show me how to do this? Show me what a perfect parent looks like' she said, defending herself. 'Show me how to navigate this? Show me how to deal with the unknown and the uncertainty? Show me how to use perfect language and emotion in a situation that no parent ever wants to be in.' Ms Johnson has posted daily about the search for Phoebe, and acknowledges she has left her social media accounts open to the public to maintain awareness of her missing daughter, despite rife and derogatory comments from members of the public. 'My posts aren't public to defend myself or react to negative comments. In fact negative comments also draw conversations and that's what we as a family need to bring Phee home,' she posted last week. 'Hell I will take any conversation if it has my baby walking down our driveway or calling any of us. 'So please don't be mad at the trolls. They have a role to play just like the amazing people who honestly just want our Phoebe home.' Phoebe was last seen on May 15, travelling toward Bundaberg Airport. Her housemates told police they drove Phoebe to the airport in a grey Hyundai ix35 for her 8.30am flight. But Phoebe did not enter the airport. Police have searched their house and charged the flatmates with unrelated weapon possession charges.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Perth Now
Missing teen's mum hits back at online trolls
The mother of missing teenager Phoebe Bishop has hit back at vile social media comments, following an appeal to the public alongside police to help find her daughter. Kylie Johnson appeared in a video appeal urging anyone who had seen a grey Hyundai ix35 - which her daughter Pheobe was reportedly travelling in before she disappeared - to contact police. But after vile comments began appearing on the video, Ms Johnson took matters into her own hands. In a post on her Facebook account, she hit back at the trolls who were attacking her tone and demeanour. 'I'm sorry that I'm currently an emotional wreck, trying to protect our other children from the media and the trolls, trying to continue to breathe while your world shatters around you!,' she posted on Saturday. Ms Johnson's daughter, 17-year-old Phoebe Bishop, has been missing since May 15, when the teenager failed to board a flight at Bundaberg Airport. Phoebe Bishop was last seen alive in Bundaberg on May 15. Supplied Credit: Supplied She had been scheduled to fly to Western Australia. Supplied Credit: Supplied After searching bushland in the regional Queensland city, police put out a video statement read by Ms Johnson over the weekend, where the mother pleads for information. After the police statement was published online, commenters began to criticise the way Ms Johnson spoke and her demeanour. 'People wanted a statement, they got one yet still question me as a mother?,' Ms Johnson posted afterwards. 'If anyone would like to be in this position please step in and show me how to do this? Show me what a perfect parent looks like' she said, defending herself. 'Show me how to navigate this? Show me how to deal with the unknown and the uncertainty? Show me how to use perfect language and emotion in a situation that no parent ever wants to be in.' Police posted a video of Kylie Johnson appealing for information on the weekend. Queensland Police Credit: Supplied Ms Johnson has posted daily about the search for Phoebe, and acknowledges she has left her social media accounts open to the public to maintain awareness of her missing daughter, despite rife and derogatory comments from members of the public. 'My posts aren't public to defend myself or react to negative comments. In fact negative comments also draw conversations and that's what we as a family need to bring Phee home,' she posted last week. Police and SES crews searched Good Night Scrub National Park looking for the missing 17 year old Pheobe Bishop. Adam Head Credit: News Corp Australia 'Hell I will take any conversation if it has my baby walking down our driveway or calling any of us. 'So please don't be mad at the trolls. They have a role to play just like the amazing people who honestly just want our Phoebe home.' Phoebe was last seen on May 15, travelling toward Bundaberg Airport. Her housemates told police they drove Phoebe to the airport in a grey Hyundai ix35 for her 8.30am flight. But Phoebe did not enter the airport. Police have searched their house and charged the flatmates with unrelated weapon possession charges.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
TV couple's daughter turns 16 as fans say she looks just her famous mum – can you guess who her parents are?
Tess has previously opened up about trying to keep her kids out of the public eye MUM'S THE WORD TV couple's daughter turns 16 as fans say she looks just her famous mum – can you guess who her parents are? THIS teenager has grown up with very famous parents, who are beloved by fans across the UK. The teen's mum, who she looks the spitting image of, celebrated her girl turning 16 with a sweet post - but can you guess who the youngster's mum and dad are? 5 Can you guess who's daughter this? Credit: Instagram 5 The teen's sister (left) is also a lookalike for their famous mum Credit: Instagram 5 It's Amber Kay's birthday (middle right) - seen here with her dad Vernon Kay, sister Phoebe and mum Tess Daly Credit: Tess Daly/Instagram The teenager in question is Tess Daly, 56, and Vernon Kay's daughter Amber. The couple - who wed in 2003 - also share Amber's older sister, Phoebe, 20. Today proud mama Tess revealed it was her youngest child's 16th birthday. To celebrate the occasion she shared a slew of snaps. In one of the picture, Amber looked just like her famous mum as she blew out her candles. Tess wrote next to the pictures: "Cannot believe our baby girl turns 16 today! HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMBER." The presenter's famous pals rushed to comment on the sweet snaps. Vernon's former T4 co-host June Sarpong wrote: "OMG absolutely Stunning! Just like her Mama." While Tess's Strictly Come Dancing BFF Claudia Winkleman said: "Happy happy birthday to Amber!" Tess Daly poses with lookalike daughter Phoebe, 20, on Christmas night out - and she's just as stunning as her mum Fans also were quick to point out how much Amber looked like her mum, with one writing: "I thought that was a picture of a young Tess. Wow and so beautiful." Another added: "Actually thought this was Tess defo mums twin!" PROTECTIVE MUM Tess previously revealed the importance of her daughters enjoying a normal childhood. In an interview with MailOnline in 2021, Tess explained that she and her husband had worked hard to keep the girls "grounded". She said: "They have good morals and respect others. It's everything. "They build their self-esteem via you. It is so important to us to keep them grounded. 5 Vernon and Tess with their eldest daughter Phoebe Credit: Getty 5 Phoebe is starting to be seen at showbiz events - seen here earlier this year with Vernon Credit: PA "It has never been about us at home – it is about them and their lives and us as a family. "Phoebe didn't even know I worked on TV until she was about seven! "She had no idea until she saw me once and said, 'There's my mum!' She just thought I went to work on a Saturday because to them it is work." BIG SIS It comes as Amber's big sister Phoebe has taken a more public profile since turning 18 two years ago. She made her red carpet debut in 2023, accompanying her father to a film premiere in London. Then in February this year she turned heads when she was spotted again with dad Vernon at the glitzy Vanity Fair EE BAFTA 2025 Rising Star Party. As her profile rises, Phoebe has turned to social media, and is perusing a career as an Influencer. Her grid is full of glam shots and insights into her jet set life.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
TV couple's daughter turns 16 as fans say she looks just her famous mum – can you guess who her parents are?
THIS teenager has grown up with very famous parents, who are beloved by fans across the UK. The teen's mum, who she looks the spitting image of, celebrated her girl turning 16 with a sweet post - but can you guess who the youngster's mum and dad are? 5 Can you guess who's daughter this? Credit: Instagram 5 The teen's sister (left) is also a lookalike for their famous mum Credit: Instagram 5 It's Amber Kay's birthday (middle right) - seen here with her dad Vernon Kay, sister Phoebe and mum Tess Daly Credit: Tess Daly/Instagram The teenager in question is Tess Daly, 56, and Vernon Kay's daughter Amber. The couple - who wed in 2003 - also share Amber's older sister, Today proud mama Tess revealed it was her youngest child's 16th birthday. To celebrate the occasion she shared a slew of snaps. read more on Tess Daly In one of the picture, Amber looked just like her famous mum as she blew out her candles. Tess wrote next to the pictures: "Cannot believe our baby girl turns 16 today! HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMBER." The presenter's famous pals rushed to comment on the sweet snaps. Vernon's former T4 co-host Most read in Celebrity While Tess's Strictly Come Dancing BFF Claudia Winkleman said: "Happy happy birthday to Amber!" Tess Daly poses with lookalike daughter Phoebe, 20, on Christmas night out - and she's just as stunning as her mum Fans also were quick to point out how much Amber looked like her mum, with one writing: "I thought that was a picture of a young Tess. Wow and so beautiful." Another added: "Actually thought this was Tess defo mums twin!" PROTECTIVE MUM Tess previously revealed the importance of her daughters enjoying a normal childhood. In an interview with She said: "They have good morals and respect others. It's everything. "They build their self-esteem via you. It is so important to us to keep them grounded. 5 Vernon and Tess with their eldest daughter Phoebe Credit: Getty 5 Phoebe is starting to be seen at showbiz events - seen here earlier this year with Vernon Credit: PA "It has never been about us at home – it is about them and their lives and us as a family. "Phoebe didn't even know I worked on TV until she was about seven! "She had no idea until she saw me once and said, 'There's my mum!' She just thought I went to work on a Saturday because to them it is work." BIG SIS It comes as Amber's big sister She made her red carpet debut in 2023, accompanying her father to a film premiere in London . Then in February this year she turned heads when As her profile rises, Phoebe has turned to social media, and is perusing a career as an Influencer. Her grid is full of glam shots and insights into her jet set life.
