Mon Feb 03 12:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Hollywood Star Richard Gere Relocates Family to Spain for Happier Life
**Madrid, Spain** – Richard Gere, the renowned Hollywood actor, has confirmed his family’s move from the United States to Spain, citing a desire for a happier life closer to his wife’s family. In an interview with Elle España, the 75-year-old Gere revealed that he, his wife Alejandra Silva, and their children – sons Alexander (5) and James (4), and Silva’s 11-year-old son Albert – are “happier than ever” in their new Spanish home.
Gere first announced the relocation plans in November 2024, revealing the sale of his $10.8 million Connecticut home. The move, he explained in previous interviews with Vanity Fair Spain and The Today Show, is primarily to allow Silva, who hails from La Coruña, Spain, to be closer to her family, friends, and culture. The actor emphasized his desire to reciprocate her previous generosity in supporting his life in the US. The children’s bilingual abilities also contribute to the family’s positive adjustment.
This move follows a similar trend among some celebrities. Eva Longoria, while initially reported to have left the U.S. due to political reasons, clarified that her relocation between Spain and Mexico City is primarily work-related, although she acknowledges that living abroad offers respite from the intense American news cycle.
Gere’s relocation highlights a growing trend of high-profile individuals seeking a change of scenery, prioritizing family and lifestyle over geographical location.
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