Richard Gere, 75, Flaunts PDA with Wife Alejandra, 41, on the Zurich Film Festival Red Carpet, Igniting Buzz

The actor and his 41-year-old wife, Alejandra Silva, leaned into each other, sharing affectionate moments at the premiere of "Wisdom of Happiness."

On October 8, 2024, Richard Gere, looking sharp in a black tux, drew fan reactions as he couldn't keep his hands off his wife, Alejandra Silva, who dazzled in a sparkling cream and silver dress.

The couple had stepped out for a date night at the Zurich Film Festival, held at Corso in Zurich, Switzerland. To enhance his look, Gere styled his black tux with a white collared shirt and black bow tie.

Meanwhile, Silva's sleeveless dress showcased her toned arms and featured a unique layered design, complemented by matching silver heels that highlighted her painted toes. The couple looked completely smitten with each other as they posed arm-in-arm.

Fans couldn't hold back their admiration for the couple. One fan gushed, "How sweet 🥰🥰," while another noted, "She is a very attractive lady. I can see what he sees on her. They make a good couple." Others chimed in with similar sentiments, "Beautiful couple." Another enthusiast added, "Beautiful couple. love Richard Gere."

While most of the comments were positive, one person offered a different take, "Shes much younger but hey its their life. Don't like her dress here."

Other fans drew comparisons between Alejandra Silva and another famous face. One wrote, "I thought it was Julia Roberts," and another opined, "She kinda looks like Julia Roberts."

Gere and Julia Roberts are no strangers, having starred together in the hit 1990 rom-com, "Pretty Woman." A memorable moment from this film occurred at the Venezia Tennis Club, where Gere's character, Edward, a wealthy businessman, was playing the piano as Vivian, a sex worker played by Roberts, walked in.

This led to a passionate exchange as Edward undressed Vivian and positioned her on the piano, exploring her body as they shared an intimate moment. Years later, he candidly shared his opinion about that scene.

The "Maybe I Do" star joked, "I mean, no chemistry. This actor and this actress obviously had no chemistry between them … I haven't seen that in a long time. That's a sexy scene."

In real life, this chemistry was evident between Gere and his wife at their recent appearance, where the lovebirds stayed close to each other. Silva had previously shared how happy she is with Richard, "I never thought I'd find a man so perfect for me. I have no words to describe my happiness."

She also discussed their age difference, acknowledging that their relationship was meant to be this way. She noted that Richard Gere has more energy and is more active, often making it challenging for her to keep up with him. Silva also revealed, "He has promised me at least 20 good years!"

She noted that friends often remark on Gere's affection for her, wondering what she gives him. Silva believes that she provides the actor with stability.

"Above all, it helped I wasn't an actress or a model. I never had any interest in that. What has united us the most is our desire to help other people who need it, our commitment to Buddhism and the Tibetan people," she added.

Silva expressed that Gere recognizes her unwavering dedication as a humanitarian and as a partner. She described their love as the sweetest and most romantic dream she has ever experienced, which is why she has chosen to remain committed to him.

As for Gere, he feels like the happiest man in the universe being married to a beautiful, intelligent, and sensitive woman. He highlighted his wife's commitment to helping others and her fun, patient nature, along with her exceptional cooking skills, particularly her renowned salads.

Gere's love and admiration for his wife are often evident when he brings her along to prestigious film ceremonies. As we previously reported, Gere made an electric appearance at the Venice Film Festival in Italy on September 1, 2024. Not only was the movie star accompanied by his beautiful wife, but his handsome lookalike son joined him as well.

Standing at the center of the amfAR Gala Venezia carpet, Gere and Silva commanded attention. Dressed appropriately for the esteemed event, the actor sported a classic black tuxedo with a bow tie, a white dress shirt, and formal shoes.

Matching her husband's elegance, Silva, who accessorized with gorgeous diamond earrings and rings, donned a see-through dark blue gown. The garment — called the "Mab Dress" and designed by Silvia Tcherassi — featured a high neckline and a billowing skirt, and had a low cut, leaving the back exposed.

The dress's fitted silhouette boasted beautiful lace floral appliqués. It was purchasable on Silvia Tcherassi's online store for $4,206.60 (€3,800).

Video footage of Silva in her stunning dress and Gere in his classy tuxedo showed the duo posing for the cameras. Every once in a while, they would share affectionate glances.

Another video, posted on Instagram by the official account of Paris Match, showed footage of Gere's son, Homer Gere, whom the actor shares with his ex-wife, Carey Lowell. In the video, Homer, who towered over his stepmom, was seen posing with Silva in a tuxedo similar to his dad's.

The video then cut to show Homer sharing a tender father-son moment with his dad who lovingly placed his arm around his son's shoulders as they laughed at something.

When social media users saw the videos and pictures of the family at the prestigious event, they wasted no time in asserting their judgments and opinions. Focusing their attention solely on Gere and Silva as a couple, many felt something was amiss, especially in Silva's case.

"[She] looks extremely uncomfortable," noted someone on TikTok. Another added, "[Terrible] body language," while someone else chastised, "Shame on him," referring to Richard.

On the other hand, however, many thought Silva looked beautiful in her pretty gown. "That dress❤️❤️❤️❤️💙💙💙💙 She is stunning in it 😍😍😍🔥🙌❤️," gushed a fan. Another admirer swooned, "He and Her dress🔥❤️."

Amid comments made about the couple came a flurry of praise for Homer. "His son is gorgeous🔥," marveled a fan on Instagram. Some people also made comparisons between Homer Gere and his father, expressing how much the two look alike.

"His son looks a lot like him! Lucky guy," stated an observer. Someone else wondered, "Is that his son or grandson? He looks like him."

Before their glamorous attendance at the film event, Gere and Homer were spotted arriving at the 81st Venice Film Festival via a small boat.

A video shared on TikTok showed the "Runaway Bride" talent making his way out of a covered section on the boat to smile and wave enthusiastically at admirers who cheered him on.

After initial greetings to the public, Gere moved out of the way for his son to make his way out of the boat. As Homer stepped off the boat, his father continued to wave and smile at the audience before turning to exit.

The video then transitioned to show Gere by a boat canal. This time, he added a black blazer to his look which featured a blue undershirt, black pants, and dark shades.

The actor took some time to pose for pictures at the hollering press and paparazzi. He added a playful salute stance in the middle of his poses before bidding the crowd farewell and making his way somewhere else.

Another video showing the father and son on their boat was posted on TikTok as well. This one saw them engaging in a conversation while seated at the back.

At some point during the festival, Gere spoke about his career on stage. The Hollywood Reporter senior staff writer, Chris Gardner, shared a video of this moment on X.

According to the footage and Gardner's accompanying caption, during the event, Gere was made to watch the 27-year-old version of himself in his debut film "Days of Heaven" by iconic filmmaker Terrence Malick released in 1978.

After intently watching a scene from the movie, which was followed by applause, Gere shared, "This is so emotional for me to see — this is my first film and [...] I don't think I've seen this probably in 30/40 years. Uhm, I think I was 26 or 27 when we made that film and I'm looking at my son over here."

Gere then pointed to where Homer was seated in the crowd and asked him to stand up so everyone could see him. After Homer greeted the cheering audience, Gere continued, "I think I was only a little bit older than him and he's starting his career as an actor now and he's really good. He's really good."