Richard Gere's Wife Alejandra Shares Rare Family Photo After Move

In pondering the lives of these extraordinary individuals, I find myself awestruck by their courage and determination. Each one has taken a unique path, stepping away from the limelight to chase new dreams or simply embrace a quieter life.

Richard Gere and his family are planting roots across the pond.

The spouse of the actor from “Pretty Woman”, Alejandra Silva, gave a glimpse into their current life in Madrid, as they have recently relocated there with their two sons, Alexander (age 5) and James (age 4).

According to Jamie, she exclaimed, “‘Mom, Mom, today marks the start of Christmas!’ Alejandra posted this comment, in Spanish, beneath an Instagram photo showing her sons adorning a Christmas tree on November 30. She expressed her affection for their enthusiasm and innocence. This year, she’s finally celebrating Christmas in Spain!

In the joyous snapshot, one of their children can be seen adorning the Christmas tree with an ornament amidst towering Santa figurines, as another child rummages through a pile of decorations.

In a recent interview, Richard, aged 75, who is also father to Homer, 24, with his former wife Carey Lowell, discussed their choice of relocating from the United States to Spain.

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I found myself in a playful predicament during my recent appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” You see, my partner hails from sunny Spain, and I posed a lighthearted question to the audience: “Is this a potential hurdle for anyone tuning in?” The crowd reacted with surprised gasps, but rest assured, I’ll be gracing their screens again soon!

Richard added, “My spouse is from Spain, and she’s lived here for approximately seven years. Therefore, we plan to spend a few years residing in Madrid.

And, as the Chicago actor explained, their “kids are bilingual, so they’re gonna flourish there.”

Additionally, it was expected that Alejandra, who shares an 11-year-old son named Albert with her former husband Govind Friedland, would arrange family gatherings. This would further make Richard and the boys feel at home in her homeland.

He mentioned that his wife comes from an extremely large Spanish family, much like a big Italian one. His grandmother served as the bond that kept them all connected. Sadly, his grandmother passed away approximately 1.5 to 2 years back.

In my own words, allow me to share an observation: It’s becoming increasingly clear that I am seeing my wife transform into the matriarch of our extended family. She is already meticulously arranging for no less than 35 folks to join us for our Sunday meals.

Previously, the actor shared details about his family relocating, expressing excitement for the “exciting journey” ahead.

In April, Richard shared with Vanity Fair Spain that he has always resided primarily within the United States, but he finds the prospect of this change equally captivating for him and his children. For Alejandra, it means getting nearer to her family, long-standing companions, and cultural roots, which promises to be a delightful experience.

Keep reading for more stars who have left Hollywood behind.

Since the Netflix series “V-Wars” in 2019, an actor from “The Vampire Diaries” hasn’t taken on a new character. Instead, this father of two (with spouse Nikki Reed) has delved into a personal project, focusing his efforts on addressing climate change by enhancing the quality of soil worldwide.

I took a break from acting more than four years ago to focus on raising my children, establishing my businesses, and bringing these films into the world,” Somerhalder shared with TopMob News in November 2023, discussing the release of the 2020 documentary ‘Kiss the Ground’ and its sequel ‘Common Ground’. Both films emphasize the importance of regenerative farming.

Speaking about the future, he expressed, “I see myself as a rancher, developing enduring brand names – whether it’s my bourbon or health and wellness company – all while practicing regenerative agriculture and nurturing healthy soil management. This is the path I envision for my life. So when people ask ‘What motivates you?’ That’s what drives me. Because this is who I am, and this is where I’m headed.

Actress who plays the lead role in “Ant-Man and the Wasp” has decided to take a break from acting for an undetermined period of time, following two decades in show business.

On Instagram, June 3rd, Evangeline expressed her happiness and contentment, saying “I’m overflowing with joy as I follow my vision today.” She also shared how thankful she feels for her blessings. While choosing a path that appears less conventional (wealth and fame) can sometimes be intimidating, embracing your life’s purpose replaces those fears with a deep sense of satisfaction.

However, she doesn’t definitively close the door on a possible Hollywood comeback, instead stating, “I may find myself back in Hollywood someday, but for the time being, this is where I feel at home.

In a February 2021 episode of her podcast “Empty Inside”, the former iCarly star revealed to guest Anna Faris that she chose to step away from acting several years ago and now dedicates her time to ventures in writing, directing, as well as hosting the podcast.

Jennette shared candidly about her acting career, confessing that she feels ashamed of some of the roles she took on earlier in her career. In her 2022 memoir “I’m Glad My Mom Died”, she elaborated on this sentiment. She expressed resentment towards her career, feeling deeply unfulfilled by the characters she portrayed, finding them cheesy and embarrassing. From the age of 13 to 21, she starred in various shows, but even at 15 years old, she already felt embarrassed by her association with these projects. Her peers at that age were not envious of her Nickelodeon success; instead, it was something she found embarrassing.

In my personal journey as a lifestyle guide, I’ve come to realize that writing this book has opened up new possibilities. It’s led me to consider a return to acting, but not in the same way as before. The baggage I carried for so long seems less daunting now. If I were to write something tailored specifically for myself, it could potentially be a stepping stone towards revisiting that aspect of my life once more.

This seemed like an obvious choice. If we had the opportunity to marry Prince Harry, devote our life to charitable work that truly matters to us, and have access to the Queen’s magnificent collection of tiaras, saying goodbye to Hollywood might not be such a hard decision.

After following in the footsteps of Grace Kelly, who moved from Hollywood to the Palace of Monaco, Markle gave up her home in Toronto and her popular role on Suits, for a life within The Firm. However, since they have stepped down from their senior roles, she is gradually re-entering the business sphere through strategic partnerships like their multi-year production deal with Netflix.

After appearing in over 40 movies since her debut in “The Mask” back in 1994, the actress found it was high time for a respite when filming concluded for the 2014 movie “Annie”. In a conversation with friend Gwyneth Paltrow, she expressed that this choice was about seeking new experiences in life. She had given so much of herself to her work, making films, for such a long time, and it’s an exhausting process. When filming a movie, it becomes an all-consuming commitment – you’re required for 12 hours a day, often for months on end, leaving little room for anything else.

Additionally, there were many other areas she wanted to delve deeper into, including writing (she continued her literary journey after publishing her 2013 New York Times best-seller “The Body Book” with the release of “The Longevity Book” in 2016). Moreover, she embarked on starting a family with her husband, Benji Madden. However, though she expressed in an interview with InStyle in 2019 that she no longer misses performing and is focusing on wellness, it seems there might be a possibility of one more performance.

Jamie Foxx expressed to TopMob News that he had implored and charmed Diaz to join the cast of their upcoming Netflix movie, “Back in Action”. He stated, “‘Please let us have another chance with you,’ we humbly asked.” He added, “We adore her, we’ve been eagerly anticipating her return, and this collaboration is going to be extraordinary.

The actor made it clear that there would be no additional performances following his five-year stint on Empire. When asked about his future plans by Extra before the musical drama series wrapped up in 2019, he simply stated, “I’ve had enough of acting. I’m finished with pretending.

Despite rejoining acting for a few productions, he declared his intention to retire from acting once more during the promotion of his Peacock series “The Best Man: The Final Chapters” in 2022. In an interview with ET, he stated, “I’ve reached a stage where I’ve already given my best as an actor. Now, I prefer to observe fresh acting talent emerging and don’t wish to mimic myself anymore.

After King Joffrey’s sudden and purple-faced demise in 2014, the 21-year-old actor expressed his exit from acting to EW, stating that he had lost interest. He had been acting since the age of 8, and as he put it, “I simply didn’t enjoy it as much as I once did.

Initially, acting was just a fun pastime shared with friends, but now that it could potentially become my career, the spark of excitement has dimmed a bit. He explained, “Before, I did it for enjoyment or during summer breaks as a diversion. Now there’s a chance to earn a living from it, which shifts the dynamic.” He went on to say, “I still appreciate it, but when you turn it into work, your perspective changes. It’s not that I dislike it, it’s just not what I want my main focus to be.

However, following a hiatus of six years, he felt prepared to reclaim his position and became part of the cast for BBC’s show “Out of Her Mind” in 2020.

In 1989, Jennifer Aniston, who played the dream girl in “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” married actor Kevin Kline. They decided to take turns working so they would never be working simultaneously, ensuring they could properly care for their children, son Owen and daughter Greta (now known as Frankie Cosmos in her music career).

Nevertheless, he added, “whenever it’s been Phoebe’s turn to work, she has opted to stay with the children.” Despite a brief appearance in the 2001 independent film “The Anniversary Party” alongside Jennifer Jason Leigh, Cates primarily focuses her time on running her New York City boutique, Blue Tree.

At the pinnacle of his popularity for “Ghostbusters” and “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,” the ’80s actor took a break from filmmaking not too long after his wife’s death from breast cancer in 1991, devoting himself primarily to raising his children Rachel and Mitchell.

Despite not appearing in any live-action roles since 1997 and rejecting a cameo in Paul Feig’s 2016 Ghostbusters remake, he continues to be cherished as an iconic cultural figure, demonstrating this by the uproar over news of his alleged assault while strolling in New York City on October 1.

It’s great news for fans, as he will be back alongside Josh Gad in the upcoming Disney remake of “Shrunk”.

After marrying fashion designer Adam Kimmel in 2010, the star of “Never Been Kissed” suggested that she might be considering a departure from acting. She expressed her thoughts to Vogue, saying, “About 90% of acting roles require a lot of intimate scenes with others, and I’m not interested in doing that. It’s such an intense flame to play with, and our relationship is robust enough to handle it, but if you’re going to walk through fire, there needs to be something extraordinary on the other side.

After my son Martin joined his sister Louisanna in 2014, I found myself solidifying a new chapter in my life. Nowadays, you won’t find me involved in the world of movies anymore. Instead, I proudly embrace my role as a mom and an outsider. As I explained at a 2016 event to Us Weekly, I assist with Kimmel’s business ventures and enjoy painting on the side. My main focus, however, is my children – their well-being being the primary reason for my shift in priorities.

She had watched “Ally McBeal,” followed by “Nip/Tuck.” Later, she moved on to “Arrested Development” and eventually reached “Scandal.” It dawned on her that perhaps it was time for a change.

2018 saw me nearing the milestone of 45, and I found myself pondering, “Is there something new, something daring and distinct, that I could embark on now?” I shared this thought during an appearance on wife Ellen DeGeneres’ namesake talk show. With a sense of what my acting journey might entail for the next decade or two already in mind, I decided to take a leap and step away from it all, instead venturing into entrepreneurship.

She had only one more item left to complete at her ongoing endeavor, the consumer-oriented art company known as General Public.

I reached out to Mitch Hurwitz, the mastermind behind “Arrested Development,” and shared with him that if there’s a fifth season, I won’t participate due to my decision to quit acting. He appeared sympathetic and fully comprehended my situation. We had an enjoyable chat, and in the end, he included me in five episodes by writing me into them.

After winning three Academy Awards, there’s not much left for one to achieve in acting, right? Following the sixth Oscar nomination for his last film, “Phantom Thread” (2017), the actor decided to retire from acting. His representatives released a statement expressing gratitude to all collaborators and audiences over the years, emphasizing that this decision is personal and no further comments will be made on the subject.

However, when he believed he had stepped away, his son drew him back into the fray. In October 2024, production company Focus Features declared that the Oscar winner would star in “Anemone“, a film he penned jointly with his son, Ronan Day-Lewis, who will also helm the project.

In 2018, the former star of “Good Luck Charlie” decided to step away from the limelight and enrolled in a master’s program at MIT. She completed her studies there and later earned a PhD from the same institution. Now, she is also working towards obtaining a law degree from Harvard Law School.

Not only did Bridgit achieve this, but she further established herself by founding Northwood Space in early 2023. This innovative startup specializes in constructing ground-based satellite stations for transmitting and receiving data from space. As a result, Bridgit took on the role of CEO for the company.

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