Jennifer Gates gives birth to her first child with husband Nayel Nassar
Bill Gates‘ daughter Jennifer has welcomed her first child with her equestrian husband Nayel Nassar.
The 26-year-old shared an adorable snapshot of the couple cradling the newborn’s bare feet to Instagram on Sunday.
The equestrian, who is the daughter of billionaire Bill and his ex wife Melinda, uploaded the heart-warming picture alongside a caption that read: ‘Sending love from our healthy little family.’
It was previously revealed that the couple were expecting a girl – but they are yet to confirm a name.
Jennifer Gates shared an adorable snapshot of the couple cradling the newborn’s bare feet to Instagram on Sunday
The equestrian uploaded the heart-warming picture alongside a caption that read: ‘Sending love from our healthy little family’
Jennifer’s post introducing the newborn to her followers was quickly flooded with comments from well-wishers including from her mother and sister.
Mother Melinda wrote: ‘Welcome to the world. My heart overflows.’
And younger sister Phoebe simply added three red heart emojis.
Other famous faces to offer their congratulations included model Martha Hunt, make-up artist Mario Dedivanovic and entrepreneur Martha Stewart.
Jennifer, who is also a medical student, had announced the pregnancy in November by posting paternity pictures alongside her Olympic showjumper husband, Nayel, now 32.
She cradled her growing bump in an emerald green dress before uploading the snap with a caption that simply read: ‘Thankful.’
Her mother, Melinda, shared her joy in the comments, saying: ‘I couldn’t be more excited to meet this little one and watch you two become parents.’
Jennifer later celebrated at a baby shower attended by her close family in friends in New York City the following month.
The mom-to-be shared photos from the lavish party, hosted by Melinda, on Instagram and inadvertently revealed that she was expecting a baby girl.
Jennifer, who is also a medical student, had announced the pregnancy in November by posting paternity pictures alongside her Olympic showjumper husband, Nayel, now 32
She cradled her growing bump in an emerald green dress before uploading the snap with a caption that simply read: ‘Thankful’
Jennifer’s post introducing the newborn to her followers was quickly flooded with comments from well-wishers including from her mother and sister
Jennifer and Nayel’s baby is the first grandchild for Bill and Melinda – who went through a high-profile divorce in 2021 after 27 years of marriage.
But both put their differences aside to walk Jennifer down the aisle in October 2021 during the ceremony at her then home in North Salem, New York – a $15.82million 124-acre horse farm that was a college graduation gift from her billionaire parents.
It was Microsoft heiress’ second set of nuptials that weekend having first tied the knot with Nayel in a private religious Muslim ceremony the night before.
The couple, who are both Stanford graduates, first started dating officially started dating in January 2017.
Nayel proposed to Jennifer on a ski trip three years after they started dating. When they announced the happy news on Instagram, they both shared photos of themselves kneeling in the snow after he popped the question.
Jennifer and Nayel, who are both Stanford graduates, first started dating officially started dating in January 2017
Nayel proposed to Jennifer on a ski trip in January 2020 after three years of dating
Jennifer married Nayel in October 2021 during the ceremony at her then home in North Salem, New York
Jennifer celebrated her impending arrival at a baby shower attended by her close family in friends in New York City
Jennifer’s mother kicked off 2023 with a snapshot of baby sneakers, writing, ‘Happy new year! What I’m most looking forward to in the new year is welcoming Jenn and Nayel’s baby girl’
Last month, it was revealed that Jennifer and Nayel had prepared for their upcoming arrival by moving into a $51 million Manhattan penthouse.
The six-bedroom Tribeca home was purchased by a Seattle-based trust linked to her father, the New York Post reported.
The 8,900-square-foot apartment, which has 3,400 square feet of outdoor space, was previously owned by Lewis Hamilton and is the largest in a starry luxury apartment building at 443 Greenwich Street.
Hamilton sold it in 2021 after four years of ownership but never even moved in. It sold for slightly more than its $49.5 million list price.
The three-level apartment has six bedrooms, six baths, two powder rooms, 20-foot-high ceilings, multiple terraces, and two parking spaces.
Last month, it was revealed that Jennifer and Nayel had prepared for their upcoming arrival by moving into a $51 million Manhattan penthouse
The six-bedroom Tribeca home was purchased by a Seattle-based trust linked to her father, the New York Post reported
The three-floor apartment was previously owned by Lewis Hamilton and is the largest in the luxury apartment building at 443 Greenwich Street
It has its own elevator, and on the top level, dual terraces flank an additional penthouse living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, according to an old property listing.
The apartment’s main terrace overlooks northwest Tribeca and the Hudson River and has its own outdoor swimming pool.
The building on 443 Greenwich Street includes a 70-foot indoor swimming pool and Turkish baths as well as a 5,000-square-foot communal roof terrace.
Other celebrities to have lived in the building include Jennifer Lawrence, Justin Timberlake, Ryan Reynolds, Harry Styles, Jake Gyllenhaal, and The Weeknd.
The penthouse boasts six bedrooms, six baths, two powder rooms, 20-foot-high ceilings, multiple terraces, and two parking spaces
The building features a 70-foot indoor swimming pool and Turkish baths as well as a 5,000-square-foot communal roof terrace
The 8,900-square-foot apartment has a 3,400 square foot terrace that includes an outdoor bar and a plunge pool
Jennifer is the oldest of Bill and Melinda’s three children.
Her brother Rory, 23, is much more private than his siblings – but the Gates family celebrated together when he graduated from the University of Chicago in June 2022.
Sister Phoebe, 20, has avidly stated that she wants to ‘be her own person’ and ‘branch away’ from her parents – and she is already making her own waves.
The college student and aspiring designer has already been inundated with invites to coveted New York and Paris Fashion Week shows, elite parties, and star-studded events.
She has also racked up a whole host of celebrity friends along the way and landed an internship at British Vogue.