Mila Antonova, the Woman Linked to Bill Gates' Affair, Speaks Out About Jeffrey Epstein – Details

Jeffrey Epstein once threatened to reveal Bill Gates' alleged affair with a Russian bridge player, and now details surrounding this period continue to emerge.

Bill Gates recently acknowledged having an affair, with reports alleging that one of the women was Russian bridge player Mila Antonova. Mila has previously addressed her connection to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted child sex offender who was also associated with Bill.

A Bridge Tournament Meeting That Now Raises Eyebrows

Following Bill's admission of an affair, renewed interest in his past has brought fresh attention to earlier interviews and footage involving one of the women reportedly linked to him.

In a 2010 video, Mila spoke about her passion for Bridge. In the clip, the Russian entrepreneur, bridge player, and instructor lightheartedly recalled telling people she would one day meet "this guy," as a photo of her with Bill appeared onscreen.

She explained that they played at the same table during the National Bridge Tournament in Washington, D.C. Although she did not defeat him, she joked that she attempted to kick him under the table during the match.

Another clip circulating on X captures a brief exchange between Mila and Bill at the National Bridge Tournament in Reno, Nevada, in March 2010. Filming from behind the camera, she can be heard asking the well-known billionaire, "Who are you?"

"Bill Gates," he responded with a slight smile, causing laughter from Mila offscreen. At the time, Mila was around 26 and managing BridgeUnion.com, a website focused on the card game. Bill, then 54, was married and leading one of the world's largest software companies, Microsoft.

Despite his demanding schedule, the footage shows him spending time in conversation with the young entrepreneur for content created for her site. In the video, Bill appears attentive and relaxed as Mila, speaking in a noticeable Russian accent, poses a series of questions about the game.

When she asked how newcomers should approach bridge, Bill suggested they "get online and find people" and try different bridge-style games. Mila also asked, "Do you think bridge helped you in your work?"

With a faint grin, Bill replied, "It helps you think in very concrete ways. I played a lot of card games when I was young. Bridge is the king of all card games."

In light of later revelations about Bill's affair with a Russian bridge player, the once-lighthearted exchange has since drawn renewed attention.

How Jeffrey Entered the Picture Through Bill's Inner Circle

According to media reports, Mila crossed paths with Jeffrey in 2013, several years after meeting Bill when she was in her 20s. She was connected to Jeffrey through Boris Nikolic, who was a close associate and senior science adviser to Bill at the time.

She had been seeking financial backing of $500,000 to launch an online platform designed to teach people how to play bridge. Mila said Jeffrey did not move forward with investing in the venture. When she later decided to pursue programming studies, she said that "Epstein agreed to pay and he paid directly to the school."

Mila added, "I had no idea that he was a criminal or had any ulterior motive. I just thought he was a successful businessman and wanted to help." She did not address the allegations involving Bill.

However, in 2017, Jeffrey emailed Bill to request reimbursement for the funds he had provided for Mila's coding education. The message also suggested Jeffrey could disclose the alleged affair if their partnership was not maintained. The newspaper stated that no payment was ultimately made.

Unsealed Emails and Explosive Allegations

Newly unsealed Epstein files also reference additional emails. Among the Department of Justice (DOJ) records were two messages dated July 18, 2013, that Jeffrey reportedly emailed to himself.

The notes contained unverified accusations that Bill had engaged in extramarital relationships with Russian women and contracted a sexually transmitted infection that required antibiotics. One of the emails further alleged that Bill attempted to discreetly provide antibiotics to his then-wife, Melinda Gates.

The documents suggest the emails were drafted by Jeffrey as though he were speaking on behalf of a disgruntled Bill employee who was resigning at the time.

Addressing the claims, a spokesperson for Bill said that the allegations were entirely false and baseless. The representative added that the documents instead highlighted Jeffrey's dissatisfaction over not maintaining a continued relationship with Bill and reflected efforts to damage his reputation.

Another Alleged Affair Adds to the Controversy

As further details continue to surface, Bill also addressed the second woman involved in his past affairs. In addition to the Russian bridge player, he said the other relationship was with a Russian nuclear physicist whom he met through professional engagements.

Little has been publicly disclosed about the nuclear physicist Bill said he had an affair with, aside from his note that their connection stemmed from work.

Separately, Microsoft reviewed a claim in 2019 alleging that Bill had attempted to pursue an intimate relationship with a company employee in 2000. He stepped down from Microsoft's board in 2020.

At the time, a spokesperson for Bill Gates acknowledged that he had an affair nearly two decades earlier with an unnamed woman and said the relationship ended on amicable terms. The representative also stated that his decision to leave the board was not linked to the matter.

However, other media reports suggested that the employee's complaint contributed to his departure, identifying the woman only as an engineer.

New Photos and a Public Sighting Spark Online Chatter

Now, following Bill's admission of an affair, a Daily Mail investigation published a photo showing Mila walking through New York alongside Anna Chapman. The two appeared friendly and at ease, stopping to pose for photos as they made their way down the street.

In the images, Mila wore her strawberry-blonde hair loose, while Anna stood out with her striking red locks, the pair drawing attention as they walked side by side.

Mila's sighting quickly sparked chatter online, with social media users offering blunt and unfiltered takes. One person kept it short, gushing, "Wow." Another echoed the disbelief, but dialed it up a notch, "Wow - just wow!"

A more skeptical voice turned attention to the outlet itself, writing, "Dailymail is trash. Is it Photographed or Photoshopped? Very weird lighting IMHO."

Melinda Speaks Out as Painful Memories Return

The recent batch of private communications tied to Jeffrey Epstein has also led Melinda to address the situation publicly. Reflecting on the renewed attention, she said, "For me, it's personally hard whenever those details come up, right? Because it brings back memories of some very, very painful times in my marriage."

She added that any lingering questions about Jeffrey and his associations are for those linked to him to resolve. While acknowledging she does not know the full extent of those connections, she stated that the responsibility lies with those associates, including her former husband. "They need to answer to those things, not me," she declared.

Melinda Gates further shared that the latest wave of documents left her feeling deep sadness and brought back memories of the difficulties she experienced during her marriage.

"I'm able to take my own sadness and look at those young girls and say, my God, how did that happen to those girls? At least for me, I've been able to move on in life, and I hope there's some justice for those now-women," she noted.

The disclosure of the Epstein files has once again cast a spotlight on past relationships and allegations. It has also revived long-standing claims and prompted renewed scrutiny of events that had largely faded from public discussion.