Recently, Richard Gere surprised his audience on El Objetivo with Ana Pastor. There, he not only talked about his career, but also about his life in Spain with his wife, Alejandra Silva.
The renowned actor, famous for his roles in movies like Pretty Woman, opened his heart and shared details that many didn't know. He also expressed his love for Galicia and his social commitment.
Richard Gere's confession about Alejandra Silva and Spain
During the interview, Richard Gere didn't hesitate to talk about Galicia, his wife Alejandra's homeland. "My wife comes from a very special place in Spain, Galicia. When she talks about Galicia, it's as if Galicia were the paradise of paradises, everything good comes from Galicia."
"It's a very beautiful place that's very similar to where I grew up because there are many trees and it's very green. I love it," he said affectionately. Later, the actor highlighted his social commitment, particularly with the Open Arms project.
For years, Gere has been a strong supporter of this organization that saves lives in the Mediterranean. He recalled how his first contact with the project was eight years ago, when, with his wife, they decided to get more involved.
"I got in a car and went to the airport to get to Lampedusa," he recounted while remembering his first steps with the NGO. Throughout the interview, the actor also talked about the criticism he receives for his social activism, clarifying that "it's not that hard to do the right thing."
Richard Gere is delighted living in Spain
Richard Gere also admitted that his wife scolds him for not speaking Spanish well enough. However, he expressed his love for living in Spain: "We're living in Spain and I'd love to work here."
Finally, Alejandra, who preferred to stay away from the spotlight, appeared on screen and commented that her focus is on the social causes she supports. Richard Gere's wife proposed to Ana Pastor that she join them on their trips to raise awareness for the causes they support.
The interview not only revealed the couple's complicity, but also their deep commitment to various social causes. It confirmed that, behind Richard Gere's fame, there's a man genuinely concerned about others.