Richard Gere and family embrace Spain, focusing on eco-projects, ending homelessness, and cultural joy in Madrid.
Why did Richard Gere relocate to Spain?
Richard Gere, 75, and his wife, Alejandra Silva, 41, moved to Spain last year to embrace her roots. The couple, who met during divorces 11 years ago, sought a fresh start. Gere shared with Elle España, “We are happier than ever…if she is happy, I am happy.”
What bonds Richard and Alejandra beyond love?
Silva calls them “soulmates,” united by shared values and activism. Both prioritize environmental and social causes, like their Sierra a Mar project in Mexico.
Gere emphasized, “True sustainability…is in the lives of the people who inhabit it.”
How do they blend family life with activism?
The couple balances parenting three sons (two together, one from Silva’s past marriage) with charity work. In Madrid, they joined NGO Hogar Sí to combat homelessness.
Silva aims for “no one sleeping on the street within five years.”
Why does Spain feel like home for Gere?
After decades in New York, Gere embraced Madrid’s vibrant culture. He told Vanity Fair Spain, “Your lifestyle is fabulous…people exude joy.”
Silva reconnects with family, even hosting 35-person Sunday lunches, stepping into her late grandmother’s role.
How are their kids adapting to the change?
Their bilingual sons, Alexander, 5, and James, 4, thrive in Spain. Gere told Jimmy Fallon, “They’re going to flourish.”
Silva shared a festive Instagram snap of their first Spanish Christmas, captioning it, “this year finally, Christmas in Spain!”
What’s next for the couple?
They’ll continue merging activism with family life. Gere vowed to spend “at least six years” in Silva’s world after her six in his.
From eco-restoration to Madrid’s streets, their mission remains: “give a voice to people who don’t have one.”
Quick Facts:
- Richard Gere: 75, actor (Pretty Woman), moved to Spain in 2023.
- Alejandra Silva: 41, activist, co-leads Sierra a Mar environmental project.
- Children: 2 sons together, 1 from Silva’s past marriage; Gere has a 24-year-old son.
- NGO: Hogar Sí, aiming to end homelessness in Spain.
- Quote: “True sustainability is in the lives of the people.” – Gere