Richard Gere enjoyed a New Year celebration overseas with his wife Alejandra Silva exploring the Spanish landscape with his family. Alejandra Silva on her Instagram shared video of Richard Gere on a bridge with one of their children enjoying life after a 2024 family move to Spain from the United States after Richard Gere lived in USA for decades. This marked a special holiday for their blended family celebrating overseas travel and their new home in Spain which will have different holiday traditions for children.
Richard Gere and Alejandra Silva explore Spain With Young Children Following Their Permanent Relocation
Richard Gere held hands with his son as they traversed a bridge in a short Instagram video that highlighted family exploration of the city of Cuenca in east-central Spain and they explored life near her hometown. Alejandra Silva captioned a view of their surroundings mentioning "visiting cuenca" showing a Spanish city resting among clifftop areas demonstrating beauty of the region. Richard Gere who is age 75 shares sons with Alejandra Silva named Alexander who is five years old and James who is four plus two additional sons, Homer with ex Carey Lowell age 24 plus Albret 11 from Alejandra’s previous marriage.
The Family Celebrated an Early Christmas in Spain Preparing Decorations And Embracing New Holiday Traditions
Alejandra Silva posted images on Instagram in November from Spain showing children helping prepare holiday trimmings at their new home in Spain . While one child positioned ornaments the other child unpacked holiday figures showing the start of Christmas in the family household according to James. Alejandra commented on energy and innocence that her children expressed in her photo caption from Spanish translating “As James says mom mom today is first day of Christmas.” The family prepared for new holiday celebrations after the move from the US earlier in 2024.
Richard Gere and Alejandra Silva Move to Spain to Accommodate Familial Relations After Time in the US
Richard Gere in April told Vanity Fair Spain his desire to move to Spain so his wife Alejandra Silva can have better access to her relatives following his time in USA. He said Alejandra demonstrated generosity giving him six years in his ‘world’ so Richard gave six in her new chosen world. Richard Gere wanted to experience his wifes country of origin. Alejandra Silva appreciated the extended stay and access to Richard's life but his time came to give her new time among her community in Spain after years away from the culture.
New York Premiere Of Richard Gere's The Agency Includes Family Appearance with Silva and Eldest Son Homer
Richard Gere was joined with his wife Alejandra Silva and eldest son Homer at his New York City premiere event for his movie The Agency. Richard Gere took time to pose in between his son and wife wearing a black suit white shirt without his top button closed. Richard Gere's son followed along and posed matching attire alongside his father while Silva stunned viewers in glittering gold outfit. The Agency premiere included all members of his family further solidifying the growing connection they all have and it’s also an ode to the new life they’re experiencing together.
A New Life: The Gere Family Embarks On Adventures In The City Of Cuenca Spain
Following family celebrations over Christmas and New Year 2025 Richard Gere enjoyed more family trips exploring areas of Spain along side his two youngest children Alexander who is five and James four . Alejandra Silva posted a glimpse of family life in Cuenca to Instagram which shows the family exploring along a bridge area. One child with their hood up walks in front alongside his dad. The other son accompanies mom. Richard Gere said goodbye to his home in New Canaan Connecticut earlier October 2024. The city of Cuenca is around two hours driving distance from the family home in Madrid where they recently relocated.
Richard Gere Explains His Rationale Behind Move To Spain and Highlights Importance of Connection
Richard Gere clarified his planned move to Spain during April mentioning his wife can be among her family after living alongside Richard's world as both have given six years to live among each other. He told Vanity Fair Spain “I love Spain and your lifestyle is fabulous,” praising also ability of the culture to spread joy. Richard stated Spain’s extraordinary food and the culture’s capacity to express feelings makes him very glad about his choice to relocate. Richard Gere has clearly integrated in the culture by taking the initiative to share what parts of culture he truly admires.
Bilingual Children Set To Thrive In New Spanish Setting according to Gere’s interview With Jimmy Fallon
Richard Gere in prior interviews with Jimmy Fallon stated the couple’s youngest children are bilingual and can easily prosper there in Spain demonstrating some prior preparation had already occurred between Richard and Alejandra in preparation of the move. Richard Gere and his children who also live there full time since the end of 2024 have a strong integration in the culture and the community they have chosen to move to. Jimmy Fallon has on multiple occasions shown his close friendship with Richard providing great information throughout their personal talks. The bilingual aspect of their children will make transition easy.
Gere Highlights Strength of Spanish Community Ties after Endorsing Kamala Harris and Departure from US
Richard Gere chose Spain because of their strong bonds within the community which was said in his interview with Elle Spain with his departure to Spain happening just before election year endorsing US political figure Kamala Harris . He voiced during Elle Spain interview he admired Spanish people's ability to look after each other while bonds were ‘breaking down’ in the United States creating a strong foundation for his family. Gere made an endorsement for Kamala Harris as she was one of few political leaders with shared values as his own. Gere's comments have created conversation about US versus Spain community bonding issues and his perspective about those concerns.