# Richard Gere personal and professional life

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/richard-gere-personal-and-professional-life
> Updated: 2026-09-02T10:22:01.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 3.

Actor Richard Gere has transitioned from a prominent Hollywood career, featuring films such as ‘Pretty Woman’ and ‘American Gigolo’, toward a more private lifestyle. 

As he celebrates his 77th birthday, reports highlight his personal life and his marriage to Spanish philanthropist Alejandra Silva, whom he married in 2018. Gere maintains strong ties to Spain, specifically in Galicia and La Moraleja. His personal interests include music and a preference for a quiet domestic life.

On August 31, Gere celebrated his 77th birthday surrounded by family. His wife, Alejandra Silva, shared photos of the celebration featuring the couple and their six-year-old son, James. The family, which spends time in both the United States and Spain, raises the children bilingually in English and Spanish. Silva and Gere have two sons together, Alexander and James. Gere also has a 26-year-old son, Homer, from his previous marriage to Carey Lowell, and is a stepfather to Silva’s son, Albert.

Beyond his acting legacy, which includes ‘Officer and a Gentleman’, reports emphasize his lifelong commitment to Buddhism and meditation, practiced since his 20s, alongside his humanitarian interests. Having been married three times, including to Cindy Crawford and Carey Lowell, Gere currently prioritizes family and spiritual peace with Silva.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Richard Gere celebrates 77th birthday with family

Actor Richard Gere celebrated his 77th birthday with wife Alejandra Silva and their children, highlighting his family life in both the US and Spain.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/richard-gere-celebrates-77th-birthday-with-family-1

### 2026-08-31: Richard Gere celebrates 77th birthday with family

Actor Richard Gere celebrated his 77th birthday on August 31, surrounded by his wife Alejandra Silva and their family, marking a milestone in his storied Hollywood career.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/richard-gere-celebrates-77th-birthday-and-personal-milestones

### 2026-08-20: Richard Gere: Career highlights and personal life

An overview of Richard Gere’s cinematic career and his personal life with wife and philanthropist Alejandra Silva.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/richard-gere-career-highlights-and-personal-life

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