Richard Gere and his wife Alejandra Silva took over the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. The couple turned heads as they displayed their affection for one another in front of the cameras, sparking mixed reactions from internet users.
Richard Gere, 74, and his wife Alejandra Silva, 41, stunned on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival for Gere's upcoming film “Oh Canada.” The couple packed on the PDA while posing for the cameras in their glamorous outfits.
The “Pretty Woman” actor opted for a classic black tuxedo, while his wife Silva donned a long black gown. The dress featured beautiful pink flower embroidery on the front. To complement the elegant gown, she wore her hair in an updo and accessorized with a silver necklace.
As Gere and Silva hugged and kissed on the red carpet, reactions from internet users were mixed. Some commenters noted the age difference, with one saying, “She looks like his daughter!!! I can't imagine my husband with a woman his daughter's age—pretty gross!!”
On the other hand, some commenters loved how the couple looked, though a few thought Silva appeared unhappy. “She doesn’t look too happy though. I mean, her face said it all,” one commented. Another shared similar sentiments, saying, “Well, she looks miserable,” while another expressed, “She looked uncomfortable and overdoing it on him.”
Regardless of the mixed reactions, many others thought the couple could not have been more in love. “Still so in love after six years of marriage. Hope for many more,” gushed one netizen. Another remarked, “Ale, you are glowing.”
There were also a few commenters who thought Richard Gere was married to someone else, but the two made their relationship public back in 2015 after crossing paths in Positano in 2014, at a hotel Silva was managing.
They reconnected after a friend introduced them. Silva said they felt a strong connection from the first time they looked at each other. "We couldn't stop looking at each other all night, and since then we haven't been apart," she revealed.
The couple shares a love and passion for philanthropy. Gere and Silva have attended several charity events, including those for the RAIS Foundation, a charity for the homeless and disadvantaged.
In addition to their philanthropic passions, they bond over their Buddhist religion, which Silva converted to after falling in love with Gere. The two tied the knot in 2018 and have successfully split their time between the U.S. and Spain.
Gere, who has been married three times, shared a few words of advice for a long-lasting and happy marriage. He emphasized finding a partner you can grow with and love through the changes that people continuously experience.
However, the couple's Cannes Festival appearance was not the first one that had people talking. Gere and Silva were also spotted, walking hand in hand in New York. Silva wore an elegant sheer gown with thin straps over the shoulders, supporting the fitted bodice.
It then transitioned into a full, layered tulle skirt. She complemented her look with a pair of open-toe heels and a small clutch. Her hair was styled in loose waves. Gere wore a classic, dark blazer, completing the look with matching suit pants and a crisp, open-neck light-blue shirt.
The footage has since sparked lively discussions among fans. One fan, taken aback by Silva's youthful appearance, remarked, "I thought that's his daughter 😊." Another, seeking clarification, posted, "It's not his daughter?" The disbelief at the age difference was evident as another user added, "She’s young."
However, many comments showed admiration for both Gere and Silva. They praised the couple's appearance with comments like, "He looks amazing, and so does his wife! Great clip! " Still, others expressed more pointed sentiments, such as "That's a shame" and jested, "Who’s that girl? He needs a woman😂."
The video began with the couple walking hand in hand along a New York City street. It then showed them turning into the building hosting the City Harvest’s Annual Fundraising Gala. The event honors supporters who've helped the organization feed people experiencing food insecurity.
Later, the pair joined other celebrities as they posed for pictures. Among the celebrities present at the event were music icon John Legend, his wife Chrissy Teigen, Sandra Ripert, and Eric Ripert, among many others.
