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Melinda French Gates Says Her Granddaughter Calls Her ‘Nonna’: 'Sounded More Youthful in Italian'


Melinda French Gates says her granddaughter calls her "nonna," sharing that "it sounded more youthful in Italian." The philanthropist is nonna to daughter Jennifer's baby girl Leila.

Melinda French Gates is sharing what she asked her granddaughter to call her — and it's not what one might expect. When Colbert asked if the grandchild was supposed to pick the grandma name, French Gates noted that her granddaughter, whom daughter Jennifer welcomed in March 2023, was too young to decide. On Valentine's Day this year, French Gates shared a sweet photo to her Instagram in celebration of the winter holiday.

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