When you think of the Pretty Woman star, Richard Gere, you think Hollywood royalty. This is why the idea of him not living in the United States is strange.
In fact, the 75-year old has never lived anywhere else, but the lure of love is strong. Richard has just sold his AU$16 million Connecticut home and announced he’s moving to Spain where his wife, Alejandra Silva, is from.
Back in April, the former Sexiest Man Alive winner opened up about wanting to leave the US and start a life with Alejandra in Spain, so she could spend more time with her relatives.
“For Alejandra, it will be wonderful to be closer to her family, her lifelong friends and her culture,” he said of his wife, 41, “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.”
The couple share two sons, Alexander, 5, and James, 4 who will be coming on the “great adventure” with them.
“I love Spain and I think your lifestyle is fabulous,” Richard told Vanity Fair Spain. “Also your ability to live transmitting joy and happiness. It is a beautiful place, the food is extraordinary and the people exude sensitivity and generosity, as well as a strong will to laugh and enjoy.”
Appearing on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in November, Richard confirmed that the move is happening.
“My wife is Spanish and she gave me about seven years here and so, we’re going to spend some years in Madrid. Our kids are bilingual so they’re going to flourish there,” he shared.
The star is keeping one foot in the US, though, with a country home near New York so he can still travel back and forth.
FOLLOWING HIS HEART
Richard met Alejandra in Positano, Italy, in 2014, when he was still married to his second wife, Carey Lowell – with whom he shares 24-year-old son Homer.
Before Carey, the Hollywood star was married to supermodel Cindy Crawford from 1991 to 1995.
In an interview with Hola after they met, Alejandra described her instant karmic connection with the actor.
“Our karma was attracted the moment we saw each other,” she said. “I’m not ignoring our age difference and what it means to be with a Hollywood star, but when there’s such a strong karmic energy, the problems disappear.”
In 2018 Alejandra and Richard were married and the couple have since kept their relationship offline, only sharing messages about each other on special occasions.
Alejandra marked Richard’s 75th birthday with an Instagram post, picturing them in black tie.
“Happy Birthday to the love of my life,” she wrote. “After 11 amazing years together, it still feels like the day we first met. The journey we’ve shared, the beautiful family we’ve built, and the memories we’ve created are more than I could have ever dreamed of.
