What is Richard Gere’s net worth? Who is Richard Gere’s wife?
Introduction
Richard Gere is an American actor known for such films as Pretty Woman, American Gigolo, An Officer and a Gentleman, The Jackal, and the TV series, The Agency.
Biography
He was born on August 31, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as Richard Tiffany Gere.
His parents are Homer George Gere and Doris Ann (née Tiffany).
He was raised in a Methodist family.
In 1967, Gere graduated from North Syracuse Central High School.
During high school, Richard played a number of instruments, including the piano.
He attended the University of Massachusetts in Amherst for two years, however, he left to work as a musician.
Festival de Cannes le 16 mai 1979, France – @Getty
In 1971, he performed in the rock opera Soon. The show was musically directed by Louis St. Louis.
In 1973, Gere had a minor role in Chelsea D.H.O.
In 1977, Richard gained recognition for his performance in Looking for Mr. Goodbar alongside Diane Keaton.
In 1978, Gere and Brazilian painter Sylvia Martins traveled to Nepal. In Nepal, he met many Tibetan monks.
“The Tibetans radiate,” he later said. “They literally send out light.”
American Gigolo
Richard Gere attends a news conference at the 53rd annual Berlin Film Festival February 6, 2003 in Berlin – @Getty
In 1980, Gere had the main role in American Gigolo. In the film, he portrays a high-priced escort in LA who becomes romantically involved with a politician’s wife.
“The whole movie has a winning sadness about it,” Roger Ebert wrote about American Gigolo. Ebert also gave the film 3.5 stars out of 4.
Pretty Woman
In 1990, Gere and Julia Roberts starred in the blockbuster Pretty Woman.
The film’s story centers on a wealthy corporate raider from New York and Hollywood escort Vivian Ward (Julia Roberts). It grossed over $463 million worldwide.
Richard Gere attends the I’m Not There Premiere in Venice during day 7 of the 64th Venice Film Festival on September 4, 2007 – @Getty
In 1997, the actor took a leading role in the action thriller The Jackal as Declan Joseph Mulqueen. The film also stars Bruce Willis.
In 1999, he teamed up again with Julia Roberts for Runaway Bride.
In 2002, he played Billy Flynn in the musical Chicago alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renée Zellweger. For this performance, Gere won a Golden Globe Award.
In 2004, Richard, with Susan Sarandon and Jennifer Lopez, starred in the romantic comedy-drama Shall We Dance?. It was directed by Peter Chelsom.
In 2008, Gere played Dr. Paul Flanner in the romantic drama film Nights in Rodanthe. The film was adapted from Nicholas Sparks’ 2002 novel of the same name.
In 2017, he was seen in the drama Dr. Stone.
In 2024, Gere performed in the TV series The Agency.
Wife
In 1991, Gere married his first wife, supermodel Cindy Crawford, in Las Vegas after three years of dating.
Richard Gere & Cindy Crawford – 1990 – @Getty
The pair reportedly met in 1988 at a mutual friend’s barbecue.
They officially split in 1995.
“We didn’t spend enough time together,” she said about the reason of their breakup. “And we’re equally responsible for that.”
Second Marriage
In November 2002, he married Carey Lowell, an actress and former model who worked for Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren.
Richard Gere and Carey Lowell during “Shall We Dance” – New York Premiere – Inside Arrivals at Paris Theater in New York City – @Getty
Their son, Homer James Jigme, was born on February 6, 2000. “Jigme” means “fearless” in Tibetan.
In September 2013, Gere and Lowell split. She cited “lifestyle differences” as a major reason for their divorce. According to reports, she enjoyed being more social, while Gere was said to enjoy his solitude.
The divorce was finalized in 2016.
The details of their divorce settlement have not been disclosed to the public.
Marries Alejandra Silva
In 2018, Richard Gere married a Spanish publicist and political activist, Alejandra Silva.
Alejandra Gere and Richard Gere at The 2025 Gala: in New York – @Getty
The two first met in Positano, Italy, in 2014. At the time, Gere was still legally married to Lowell.
Gere and Silva share sons Alexander and James.
In April 2024, Richard revealed that he was planning to move with his family to Spain as a sign of gratitude to his wife.
“She was very generous in giving me six years living in my world,” Gere said in an interview with the Spanish version for Vanity Fair.
Height
Richard Gere is 5′ 9¾″ (1.77 m) tall.
Richard Gere is seen at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 01, 2024 in Venice – @Getty
Richard Gere – Net Worth
So, how much is Richard Gere worth?
Gere earned most of his wealth from performing in 65 movies and TV series.
He was paid $5 million for Sommersby, $7 million for Intersection, $13 million for Runaway Bride, $15 million for The Mothman Prophecies, and $15 million for Unfaithful.
His salary for The Agency is undisclosed, but I believe is around $500,000 to $1 million per episode.
“I was amazed at how much money is involved in this,” Gere told EW and The Agency. “Very sizable budgets to tell stories.” Therefore, Richard Gere has an estimated net worth of $120 million.
Real estate
Richard Gere attends ‘Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer’ photocall on September 18, 2017 in Rome – @Getty
In 1986, Gere paid $1.51 million for a 49-acre compound in Pound Ridge, a celebrity enclave which is about an hour from Manhattan. The estate is surrounded by 4,300 acres of protected land — the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
Amenities include a swimming pool, a soccer field, and a private lake with a sandy beach and an island. In 2021, the actor put it on the market last year for $28 million, and sold it in 2022 for $24.15 million.
In 2022, the “Pretty Woman” actor bought a six-bedroom, 11-bathroom house built in 1938 by Harold R. Sleeper in New Canaan, Connecticut, for $10.8 million from Mrs. Robinson. It sits on a 31.8-acre plot. In 2024, Gere sold the property for $10.75 million.
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