Richard Gere, famous for roles in Pretty Woman and An Officer and a Gentleman, has always charmed audiences with his acting. Beyond the glitz and glamor of Hollywood, Gere’s personal life has seen its own series of twists and turns.
Having walked down the aisle three times, Gere has learned a lot about what brings happiness. He believes that true joy in relationships often comes from the simplest acts, showing that real connection is about more than just the big moments.
Richard Gere’s key to keep his 3rd marriage healthy
In an interview, Richard Gere shared insights from his latest film, Maybe I Do (2023), which delves into the complexities of love, commitment, and the challenges that come with them. Drawing from his own experiences, Gere emphasizes that maintaining a successful marriage requires dedication and effort.
He reflects on how, despite the challenges, nurturing a relationship with love and open communication can overcome any difficulty.
For Gere, the journey through his own marriages has reinforced the belief that while marriage can be tough, it’s the sincere connection and constant effort that truly make it worthwhile.
Richard Gere has a refreshingly realistic view on relationships, acknowledging their complexities. He believes that relationships involve many moving parts and that both partners are always growing and discovering more about themselves.
Gere, who has been married to Alejandra Silva since 2018 and is a father of two young boys, shares that true relationship success comes from adapting together and supporting each other through ongoing changes.
“They’re so comfortable with each other, have fun together and are looking forward to their future together,” a source tells PEOPLE.
Richard Gere understands that people grow and change over time, and that it’s important to communicate and make sure you’re still aligned with your partner. He emphasizes the importance of constantly checking in and being willing to grow together. If things don’t work out, he advises approaching the situation with empathy and grace.
He noted, “So it’s a constant checking in to see, ’Does this work?’ And sometimes it doesn’t… you’ve gone in different directions and, okay, you’re in different places, and there’s not a reason to stay together anymore.”
Since marrying Silva, Gere has been “much happier.” The thrice-married actor seems to have found a sense of peace and contentment in this chapter of his life.
A look back at Gere’s life and career over the years
1. In 1978, Richard Gere played the dad of three in Blood Brothers
2. Richard Gere looks handsome in a portrait from the 80s
3. Richard Gere in 1983’s Breathless
4. Richard Gere in Pretty Woman (1990)
5. Richard at the 220th hand and footprint ceremony in Los Angeles (1990)
6. In 1991, Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford attend the Oscars together
7. Richard Gere was the talk of the town in 2006
8. Richard at the Arbitrage film photocall in Paris in December 2012
9. In Dec 2018, Richard Gere received the German Sustainability Award in Duesseldorf, Germany
