Richard Gere’s Wife Is Mistaken for His ‘Daughter’ as She Wows in a Corset Dress with Sheer Layers

Richard Gere and his wife Alejandra Silva, have taken the internet by storm after they were spotted walking hand in hand in New York. Silva wore an elegant sheer gown with thin straps over the shoulders, supporting the fitted bodice.

It then transitioned into a full, layered tulle skirt. She complemented her look with a pair of open-toe heels and a small clutch. Her hair was styled in loose waves. Gere wore a classic, dark blazer, completing the look with matching suit pants and a crisp, open-neck light-blue shirt.

The footage has since sparked lively discussions among fans. One fan, taken aback by Silva’s youthful appearance, remarked, “I thought that’s his daughter 😊.” Another, seeking clarification, posted, “It’s not his daughter?” The disbelief at the age difference was evident as another user added, “She’s young.”

However, many comments showed admiration for both Gere and Silva. They praised the couple’s appearance with comments like, “He looks amazing, and so does his wife! Great clip! ” Still, others expressed more pointed sentiments, “That’s a shame” and jesting “Who’s that girl? He needs a woman😂.“

The video began with the couple walking hand in hand along a New York City street. It then showed them turning into the building hosting the City Harvest’s Annual Fundraising Gala. The event honors supporters who’ve helped the organization feed people experiencing food insecurity.

Later, the pair joined other celebrities as they posed for pictures. Among the celebrities present at the event were music icon John Legend, his wife Chrissy Teigen, Sandra Ripert, and Eric Ripert, among many others.

Even though the two are used to Hollywood’s sparkle, their love story started in a quiet spot, far from the celebrity world’s flash and excitement. They met in Positano in 2014, at a hotel Silva was managing.

They reconnected after a friend introduced them. Silva said they felt a strong connection from the first time they looked at each other. “We couldn’t stop looking at each other all night, and since then we haven’t been apart,” she revealed.

And while she was not sure about being with him, Gere was pretty convinced. For the “Pretty Woman” actor, Silva was his forever after. He sent her flowers on the regular to woo her, until she agreed to go on a date with him. Gradually, the actor cleared any doubts Silva might have had in the beginning.

His romantic proposal, in St Paul de Vence in the South of France, only added to their story-book-worthy tale. In 2018, they walked down the aisle in a fairy-tale wedding attended by 39 of their closest family and friends.

Speaking about Silva, Gere revealed he was the happiest man alive to have been married to a beautiful, smart, fun, and patient woman. And the icing on the cake? He says she’s “a great cook, who makes the best salads in the world!”

Gere praised his wife with unending kind words. But the praise was mutual as Silva also felt she’d found the perfect man for her. “I have no words to describe my happiness,” she shared.

She delved into how lucky her husband made her feel each day. She considered him the most generous, sensitive, funny, attentive, and affectionate man she ever met. And the fact that he told her every day how special she was to him further fuelled her affection toward him. “I feel very lucky,” she declared.

After the two fell in love, Silva converted to Buddhism. She attributes the decision to her husband and says the conversion changed her life.

She also touched on their age difference, clarifying that, while Gere was older by two decades, he was more energetic. He is far more active than she is, and she finds it difficult to keep up with him.

The Spanish publicist and political activist reiterated that people often wondered what she gave him to make him crazy about her. “He knows I love him madly. I think I bring him stability. Above all, it helped I wasn’t an actress or a model,” she said.

However, what has been the most uniting factor for them is their shared desire to help others. Their commitment toward a common goal has strengthened their bond. And they don’t shy away from showing their love to the world.

In 2020, Silva posted a series of photos from their wedding day. One showed the lovebirds standing side by side, looking off into the distance. They stood surrounded by a serene landscape.

A second photo captured a moment of laughter between the two. They stood in an open field with a water body in the background. With her arm linked through his, they shared a warm, joyful smile.

In another, the two shared an intimate moment. Silva, clad in a lace-detailed dress, planted a tender kiss on Gere’s cheek as he gently held her face. The photo was captioned, “Today is the day I married the most wonderful man I have ever met, I know it sounds cliché but it’s true!!”

“Comes from my heart, I’m so proud to be with you, to share this life with you, to be the mother of our children, to be your friend, to be your Wife! You make me sooo happy! You are the love of my life ♥️” It continued.

This commemoration of their beautiful wedding is a clear sign that they cherish, not just the moments of celebration, but also the deeper commitment they made to each other and their growing family.

Just a few months after they exchanged vows, the couple shared exciting news. They announced they were expecting their first child in August 2018.

In February 2019, the couple welcomed their first child together. Just over a year later, in April 2020, they welcomed their second child at their ranch in New York.

However, their two boys are not their only children. Before they got together, they each had a child with their former partners. Richard Gere shares his son Homer James Jigme with his ex-wife, actress Carey Lowell.

On the other side, Silva is also a mom to Albert Friedland, who she shares with her ex-husband, businessman Govind Friedland.

Besides attending galas and red-carpet events together, they continue to be doting parents to their boys. They also co-parent their older children with their former partners.