Richard Gere, 75, is leaving Hollywood and moving to Madrid, Spain, with his wife, Alejandra Silva, and their children. The actor explained on The Tonight Show that the move honors his wife’s Spanish roots and offers their kids a chance to flourish in a bilingual environment.
Why Richard Gere decided to leave the US and relocate to Spain
Gere shared that his wife gave him seven years in the U.S. before asking for a return to Spain. He also looks forward to embracing her large family traditions. The move marks a new adventure for Gere, who recently sold his Connecticut home for $10.7 million.
He joins other celebrities, like Ellen DeGeneres, in choosing life abroad.