Richard Gere Announces Move to Spain with Family

Richard Gere has announced his plans to relocate to Spain with his family, joking about the move on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.' The 75-year-old actor, who has lived in the U.S. for years, cited a mutual agreement with his Spanish wife, Alejandra Silva, stating, "she gave me about seven years here, so we’re going to spend some years in Madrid." The couple, who married in 2018, will be moving in time for Thanksgiving and look forward to their children flourishing in a bilingual environment. Gere reassured fans that this is not a permanent departure, affirming, "Of course I’ll be back." His wife is preparing for large family gatherings, reflecting her upbringing in a big Spanish family, which he noted has a rich tradition of Sunday lunches. Gere's relocation follows a trend among celebrities seeking to leave the U.S., with others like Ellen DeGeneres making similar moves.