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Richard Gere, the celebrated actor, had expressed immense contentment after relocating from the US to Spain late last year. Despite initial enthusiasm, his wife, Alejandra Silva, recently revealed a longing for America, indicating a potential return in the future. This development follows Gere’s outspoken criticism of the political climate in the United States, contributing to the decision to move to Spain.
The Allure of Spain: A Change of Scenery for Richard Gere and Family
While Alejandra Silva, Gere’s wife, clarified that their move wasn’t solely due to Donald Trump’s presidential victory, she acknowledged feeling ‘privileged’ to ‘escape and go somewhere.’ Gere, known for his roles in classics such as ‘Pretty Woman’ and ‘American Gigolo,’ has been a vocal critic.
Gere’s Critique of US Politics
During an International Goya Award acceptance speech, Gere stated, “We’re in a very dark place in America, where we have a bully, a thug, who’s the president of the United States. But it’s not just in the U.S., it’s everywhere. Authoritarianism takes us all over.”
Settling into Madrid
Prior to their relocation to Silva’s native Spain, the couple sold their expansive Connecticut ranch, settling in Madrid with their sons, Alexander, six, and James, four.
Homesickness Sets In: Silva Misses America
Despite their new life in Spain, Alejandra Silva, 42, expressed a yearning for the United States.
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Balancing Two Worlds
When questioned about their long-term plans by Daily Mail, Silva responded, “For a few years and then come back [to the US]. But we’re always coming back. We’ll come back here in the summer because we have the kids at camp. We just have to balance our lives there and here. I’m with my family… You know, I missed them a lot. But I miss the US. So we come back and forth.”
Family Sentiments
Silva, a publicist and activist, made these remarks at the City Harvest Gala in New York, accompanied by Gere and his son, Homer.
Homer’s Perspective
Homer, 25, whose mother is Gere’s second wife, Carey Lowell, expressed his desire for their return to the US. “I’ve been told they’re going to move back within the next few years, so hopefully that’s the case because I miss them here,” he shared.
He also refuted claims that their relocation was solely politically motivated. When asked about their happiness in Spain, he cautiously replied, “It’s the same people. Just a different place. It doesn’t change the world. Spain’s beautiful.”
A Love Story Spanning Continents
Gere and Silva’s relationship began in 2014 on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, both navigating divorces—Gere from Lowell and Silva from Canadian businessman Govind Friedland, with whom she shares a son.
Marriage and Initial Happiness
They married in 2018 in a private ceremony at Gere’s New York estate and resided stateside until their recent move. “We’re happier than ever,” Gere told Elle in January, shortly after their relocation. “She’s happy because she’s at home, and I’m happy because if she’s happy, I’m happy.”
A Fair Exchange
Gere previously told Vanity Fair that the move was a gesture of fairness towards his wife. “She was very generous in giving me six years living in my world, so I think it is only fair that I give her at least another six living in hers,” he stated.
The Hollywood Exodus: Other Stars Embracing Europe
Gere joins a growing list of Hollywood celebrities relocating from the US to Europe.
- Amber Heard: Quietly left Hollywood for Madrid in 2022, seeking a quieter environment for her daughter. She sold her Yucca Valley, California, home for $1.1 million.
- Eva Longoria: Plans to divide her time between Los Angeles and Marbella, expressing a desire to reside permanently in Spain. She purchased a six-bedroom mansion in Marbella in early 2023 and is renovating. She told DailyMail.com back in June: “I live more in Spain than I do [the US]… I would love to be there permanently. I’m a Spanish resident, so I can work and stay there.”
Concerns for Those Remaining in The US
Longoria listed her Beverly Hills property for $18.9 million. “Most Americans aren’t so lucky,” she told Marie Claire back in November. “They are going to be stuck in this dystopian country, and my anxiety and my sadness is for them.”
Other celebrities involved in the mass exodus from the US include Rosie O’Donnell, who fled to Ireland with her daughter, America Ferrera, who was reportedly looking at schools in London for her children, and Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi, who swapped their Montecito mansion for a $19 million historic farmhouse in the British countryside.