Richard Gere is 76 today!
The actor, who had us all swooning with his roles in Pretty Woman, Runaway Bride, Chicago and more, lives a rather quiet life when he’s not working.
Gere has been married to Spanish activist Alejandra Silva since 2018. The couple knew each other for years before dating, as Gere had been a family friend. Things turned romantic in 2014, and though they did long distance early in their relationship, Silva ultimately moved to New York to be closer to the actor.
The couple has since welcomed two kids together, sons Alexander, 5, and James, 4, who joined older brothers Homer James, 25 — whom Gere welcomed with ex-wife Carey Lowell — as well as Alejandra’s son Albert, from a previous relationship.
Below, see some of Richard Gere and Alejandra Silva’s sweetest family photos as the actor celebrates another trip around the sun.
Hometown Throwdown
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Richard held tight to his firstborn as the pair enjoyed a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Mets back in 2009.
A New York Minute
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Clearly, sports are their love language. In 2012, the pair was spotted having a blast at a New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls NBA game at Madison Square Garden.
On the Festival Circuit
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A few years later, Richard and Homer attended the 2014 Giffoni Film Festival in Italy together.
Happy Family
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For Father’s Day 2024, Alejandra showered the actor with major love, posting this photo accompanied by the caption: “Happy Father’s Day, to the most wonderful dad four boys could ever wish for.”
She continued, “Your endless patience, love, and dedication are truly remarkable. Happy Father’s Day to the man who is always there for us, making every moment special. Love, Mom, James, Alexander,Albert, Homer♥️♥️”
Proud Parents
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Richard and Silva looked like proud parents as they posed with one of their boys in this photo shared in the Father’s Day post.
Team Work
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Richard and Alejandra snuggle together in this sweet throwback from 2017. “At the Gobi desert, scouting locations for new exciting project,” she wrote.
Nice and Easy
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Richard and Alejandra hold son James’ hand while out for a stroll in this sweet pic.
Keeping Cozy
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The happy couple looked picturesque in this scenic photo Alejandra posted in support of the Open Arms Fund back in 2021.
Dashing Trio
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Homer joined his dad and stepmom on the red carpet for Kinds of Kindness at Cannes Film Festival in 2024.
Kisses for Dad
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And later planted a loving smooch on his dad as the two walked the carpet for Oh, Canada.
Just for Laughs
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Whatever Richard said certainly tickled Homer as the 24-year-old was pictured in a fit of laughter as the two attended the red carpet premiere of The Agency.
A New Life
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In 2024, Richard and Alejandra relocated their family to her home country of Spain.
“For Alejandra, it will be wonderful to be closer to her family, her lifelong friends and her culture,” he told Vanity Fair Spain of the move. “She was very generous in giving me six years living in my world, so it is only fair that I give her at least another six living in hers.”
In March, she shared a carousel of family photos — including the heartwarming pic above — celebrating the actor for his first Spanish Father’s Day.
A New Life
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Alejandra also shared the above, featuring her husband and their two youngest boys running on the beach. She wrote, “Feliz primer día del padre español ♥️♥️ Te queremos!!!” which translates to, “Happy first Spanish Father’s Day. We love you.”
