Richard Gere has experienced fatherhood at different stages of his life. His first son, Homer, was born in 2000 when Gere was in his 50s. He later became a stepfather to Carey Lowell’s daughter, Hannah, before welcoming two more sons with his second wife, Alejandra Silva, in his late 60s and early 70s.
Gere’s parenting journey began with embracing the role of stepfather, which helped shape his views on fatherhood. His biological son, Homer, was the “joy of his life,” and Gere made career choices to prioritize spending time with him. Homer, who has largely stayed out of the public eye, has grown up to attend Brown University, with rare public appearances alongside his father.
In 2019, Gere welcomed his second son, Alexander, followed by another child, and has continued to cherish his role as a father. Despite his Hollywood fame, Gere and Silva prioritize family privacy, shielding their children from public attention.
Through it all, Gere’s commitment to fatherhood, his evolving role as a parent, and his desire to keep his family life private reflect his deep love for his children and the balance he strives to maintain between his public and personal life.