Richard Gere Radiates Love With His Wife of 6 Years in a Heartwarming Appearance in Italy
Richard Gere and Alejandra Silva’s love story is a blend of Hollywood romance and international charm. The couple first met in 2014 at a hotel in Positano, Italy. Gere was staying there, and Silva was managing the property, a family business. Their connection was instant. Despite their 33-year age difference, they quickly fell for each other. By 2015, they were officially a couple. Gere and Silva married in a secret civil ceremony in April 2018.
Ten years after meeting, Gere and Silva are back in Italy for the Venice Film Festival. The pair walked the red carpet at the Wolfs premiere on Sunday, September 1. The action comedy film brings together Brad Pitt and George Clooney. They portray professional fixers who must work together despite their typical roles as lone wolves. Although Gere doesn’t appear in Wolfs, the Pretty Woman actor was receiving the Award of Inspiration at the 2024 amfAR Gala taking place that evening.
Gere and Silva, who were married in April 2018 and share two sons, Alexander, 5, and another child, 3, whose name has not been publicly revealed, made the most of their visit to the annual film festival. The couple attended the annual amfAR Gala, also held in Venice, that same day with Gere’s son Homer, 24, whom he shares with ex-wife Carey Lowell.
When Gere accepted his amfAR award, the American Gigolo actor gave an emotional speech about his dedication to humanitarian causes and how he’s lost several friends over the past decades. AmfAR is dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and advocacy.
Who is Richard Gere’s wife, Alejandra Silva?
Alejandra Silva is passionate about humanitarian causes, too, including refugee rights and homelessness. The Spanish publicist and political activist has worked with organizations like the Rais Foundation, which supports those without shelter in Spain. Her career, combining philanthropy and business, aligns well with Gere’s long-standing commitment to humanitarian work and Tibetan rights.
Together, they have two sons. Alexander was born in 2019. Their second son, whose name they have kept private, was born in April 2020. Additionally, both have one son from a previous marriage. Gere’s son is Homer, now 24. Despite their busy schedules, Gere and Silva remain deeply devoted to each other and their family. They often appear blissfully in love at public events, like the recent amfAR Gala.
Richard Gere’s first two marriages
Gere’s first marriage was to supermodel Cindy Crawford, one of the most famous models of the ’80s and ’90s. They wed in December 1991 after dating for a few years. But their relationship ended in divorce in 1995 after just four years. Gere and Crawford had no children together. They attributed busy careers and a significant age difference as big factors in their split. Crawford was 17 years younger than Gere.
Richard Gere‘s second marriage was to actress Carey Lowell, known for her roles in Law & Order and the 1989 James Bond film Licence to Kill. Gere and Lowell were together for over a decade, marrying in November 2002 after several years of dating. They welcomed their son, Homer James Jigme Gere, in 2000, two years before tying the knot.
However, their relationship faced challenges, leading to a separation in 2013. Gere and Lowell’s lengthy divorce process wasn’t finalized until 2016. The couple’s divorce was reportedly contentious. They disagreed over their shared properties and cited lifestyle differences as the reason for their split. Despite their separation, Gere and Lowell have remained committed to co-parenting their son Homer as evidenced in Italy.
