Jennifer Gates Ditches Signature Long Brown Locks for Chic Bob Hairstyle: 'Less Hair to Pull'

Mar. 15, 2025

Jennifer Gates debuts new hairstyle.Photo:Jennifer Gates/Instagram

Jennifer Gates/Instagram

Jennifer Gatesis trying out a new hairstyle and has a relatable reason for doing so.The daughter of billionaire Microsoft founderBill Gatesand his ex-wifeMelinda Gateshas ditched her long golden brown hair for a chic new, shoulder-length bob.She hinted at the reason for the new transformation in the caption ofher latest Instagram postin which she debuted the new look, writing, “less hair to pull 🤱✌️🩷.“The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!Gates, 28, is mom to daughtersLeila, whoturned 2 earlier in February, andMia, whose birth was announced in November 2024. She shares both children with her husband,Nayel Nassar, with whomshe tied the knot in October 2021.The photo showed the arm of one of her two toddlers, who sat on her chest as she captured the new selfie.Over on herInstagram Stories, Gates shared a photo of two chunks of chopped hair, which she said she is donating to the non-profit organizationChildren With Hair Loss.Gates' new lookcomes just weeks after she marked Leila’s second birthdaywith an adorable Instagram tribute that includes clips of her playing with horses on a farm.Hair donation from Jennifer Gates.Jennifer Gates/InstagramOne clip showed her being picked up to give a horse a carrot, while another showed her walking a pony on a leash.“Happy 2nd birthday to our sweet girl Leila! Watching her grow up alongside the horses, go for small rides, and enjoy time at the barn is just the best,” Gates captioned the post.“As a kid, Cool Beans (“Beanie”) taught me how to ride, and 20 years later it is so special that Leila gets to learn from him. 🥹,” her caption continued.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.That same day, she shared additional photos from Leila’s birthday on her Instagram Stories that include a shot of the 2-year-old wearing a sparkly pink dress and pink bows as she pointed at a table filled with gifts.

Jennifer Gatesis trying out a new hairstyle and has a relatable reason for doing so.

The daughter of billionaire Microsoft founderBill Gatesand his ex-wifeMelinda Gateshas ditched her long golden brown hair for a chic new, shoulder-length bob.

She hinted at the reason for the new transformation in the caption ofher latest Instagram postin which she debuted the new look, writing, “less hair to pull 🤱✌️🩷.”

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

Gates, 28, is mom to daughtersLeila, whoturned 2 earlier in February, andMia, whose birth was announced in November 2024. She shares both children with her husband,Nayel Nassar, with whomshe tied the knot in October 2021.

The photo showed the arm of one of her two toddlers, who sat on her chest as she captured the new selfie.

Over on herInstagram Stories, Gates shared a photo of two chunks of chopped hair, which she said she is donating to the non-profit organizationChildren With Hair Loss.

Gates' new lookcomes just weeks after she marked Leila’s second birthdaywith an adorable Instagram tribute that includes clips of her playing with horses on a farm.

Hair donation from Jennifer Gates.Jennifer Gates/Instagram

One clip showed her being picked up to give a horse a carrot, while another showed her walking a pony on a leash.

“Happy 2nd birthday to our sweet girl Leila! Watching her grow up alongside the horses, go for small rides, and enjoy time at the barn is just the best,” Gates captioned the post.“As a kid, Cool Beans (“Beanie”) taught me how to ride, and 20 years later it is so special that Leila gets to learn from him. 🥹,” her caption continued.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

That same day, she shared additional photos from Leila’s birthday on her Instagram Stories that include a shot of the 2-year-old wearing a sparkly pink dress and pink bows as she pointed at a table filled with gifts.

source: people.com