New Delhi, March 18 -- Philanthropist Melinda Gates reacted to her ex-husband Bill Gates' statement that their divorce was the "mistake" he regrets the most.

"You've clearly Googled more than I have," Melinda told Elle magazine. "Look, divorces are painful, and it's not something I would wish on any family."

Despite the difficulty of ending their 27-year marriage, Melinda emphasised that she was confident in her ability to move forward. "I knew when I got divorced, I would be okay on my own. And I think that was the most important thing," she added.

In January, the Microsoft co-founder opened up about the emotional toll of his divorce in an interview with The Times of London.

"The divorce thing was miserable for me and Melinda for at ...