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Richard Gere turns 77: His wife Alejandra marks the day with sweet and intimate photos


Richard and Alejandra Gere have been married for some time now, with the two now living in Spain


NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 16:  Alejandra Gere and Richard Gere attend the "Wisdom Of Happiness" New York Screening at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on October 16, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)© Getty Images
Maria LoretoSenior Writer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 4:45 PM EDT

Richard Gere is celebrating his 77th birthday. To celebrate the occasion, he was joined by his family, with his wife Alejandra, sharing some intimate photos and a sweet message. 

Richard Gere celebrates his 76th birthday wearing costumes in Spain with his young kids© AFP via Getty Images
Richard and Alejandra Gere have been married since 2018

In photos shared earlier today, Alejandra showed how her family celebrated Gere's birthday, which took place on August 31st. The photos show Alejandra hugging Gere in what appears to be a birthday party, with her wearing a white dress and Gere wearing camo pants and a grey button-up shirt. 

More photos in the post show Alejandra and Gere's son running towards them for a hug, with Gere smiling for the camera. They're all wearing birthday hats and look happy to be celebrating the moment together. 

The last photo shows Alejandra seated on a bench with her dogs, a large husky and a small poodle. "No one I rather spend my life with, happy birthday, I love you, we love you," she captioned the post. 

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Alejandra and Richard Gere's life together

Richard and Alejandra Gere got married in 2018.  The two share two kids: Alexander, 7, and James, 6, whom they welcomed a year after their marriage. 

Over their years together, Alejandra has shared numerous birthday tributes for Gere. “You are everything to us the best husband and the best dad always giving, always helping. Even in the busiest days, you are the center of our little universe, and we are so grateful for you…” wrote Alejandra in last year's tribute. 

Richard Gere addresses his 20-year Oscars ban: 'I didn't take it personally'© WireImage
Richard Gere is a Hollywood icon, starring in some of the industry's most memorable and acclaimed films

In 2024, Gere revealed that he and his family would be moving to Spain, where Alejandra is from.  “My wife is Spanish, and we’re going there for her family, her friends, her culture,” he said in an interview with the Today Show. “The kids are bilingual, so it’s really going to be great for them.” The couple often travels to the US for work and other engagements.

Gere is also the father of two sons from previous relationships: Homer Gere, 26, who's also an actor, and Albert, 13.

Richard Gere and Alejandra Silva share a sweet kiss at New York City premiere© GC Images
Richard and Alejandra Gere travel often to the US for work