Richard Gere celebrated his 77th birthday alongside his wife, Alejandra Silva, who is 43, and their six-year-old son, James. Alejandra shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, expressing her love and appreciation for Gere. Her post included an image of the couple embracing and another photo of their son joining in.
No one I rather spend my life with, happy birthday, I love you, we love you.
The couple has been together since reconnecting in 2014, having first met through family friends. They wed in 2018 and share two sons, Alexander and James. Gere and Silva moved their family to Spain in 2024, closer to Silva’s roots.
In 2025, Alejandra spoke to the Daily Mail about their long-term plans in Spain, mentioning their routine of coming back and forth to the U.S. for the summer since their children attend camp there. Before their move, the couple lived in New York City.
Alejandra felt nostalgic, saying, I missed my family, but I miss the U.S. too. So we travel back and forth.
The move to Spain was a significant change for Gere. He mentioned to Vanity Fair Spain in 2024, Going to Madrid will be a great adventure for me since I have never lived full-time outside the United States.
This transition is also beneficial for their children. Alejandra’s proximity to her family will be advantageous, sharing her cultural heritage with their kids. The actor appreciated Spain’s lifestyle and expressed eagerness to experience the local culture.
In a discussion with Fox News Digital in November 2024, Gere reflected on his time living in New York, noting how it affected him deeply. Nevertheless, he acknowledged the positives of embracing a new cultural environment in Spain for their family.