Richard Gere, the American actor and recent winner of the 2025 International Goya, is much more than a Hollywood star. He is a man dedicated to his large family, where fatherhood and the role of stepfather have deeply marked his life.
The Pretty Woman actor has been married three times and is the father of three biological children. Additionally, he is the stepfather of two children, forming a blended family with love and commitment.
His first child, Homer James Jigme Gere, was born in 2000 from his marriage to Carey Lowell. Homer, who recently turned 25, keeps a low profile, but his presence has been very important to Richard. On numerous occasions, Gere has stated that being Homer's father was a great impetus to organize his career around his family life.
After his divorce from Carey Lowell in 2016, Richard began a relationship with Spanish businesswoman Alejandra Silva. In 2018 they married in New York, and shortly after, in 2019, their first child together, Alexander, was born. In 2020 their second child together, James, arrived.
Richard Gere and His Large Family
Alejandra also has a son named Albert from a previous relationship, and Gere has taken on the role of stepfather with the same affection and dedication as with his own children. In total, Richard Gere is the father or stepfather of five children, all of whom are an essential part of his life.
The family decided in 2024 to move to Madrid, seeking a calm and stable environment for their children. Richard has found in Spain a space where he can balance family life with his projects and social activism.
Richard was also the stepfather of Hannah Dune, Carey Lowell's daughter with actor Griffin Dunne. In several interviews, he has acknowledged that taking care of Hannah was his entry into fatherhood and that this experience helped him overcome many fears about being a father.
At 75, Gere keeps a routine marked by family, meditation, and a healthy lifestyle. "It fills me with joy to spend time with my children. That is also love," he has stated on different occasions.
Alejandra Silva has been an essential pillar for Richard. The couple shares a discreet life and a joint commitment to social causes, especially the fight against homelessness, where they actively collaborate with the NGO Hogar Sí.
Richard Gere's family is an example of love, commitment, and adaptation. His five children, biological and adoptive, form the center of his world. For him, being a father and stepfather has been a transformative experience that goes beyond fame and professional success.