Richard Gere, the iconic star of “Pretty Woman,” and his 43-year-old wife Alejandra celebrated a significant milestone on Tuesday, marking their eighth wedding anniversary with a heartfelt Instagram post. The couple shared intimate photos from their 2018 wedding, offering a rare look into their personal lives, away from the public eye.
The romantic images captured tender moments between the couple — from strolling hand-in-hand through a lush garden to sharing a quiet kiss beneath blooming trees. In one particularly emotional photo, Alejandra gently cradles Richard’s face as they lean in for a kiss, while another image shows them walking together, embraced, in a cinematic scene that seems pulled from a love story.
Accompanying the photos, Alejandra penned a moving message, reflecting on the wedding day surrounded by family and close friends. “Eight years ago, exactly today, we gathered with our families and closest loved ones to celebrate the start of our life together,” she wrote. “It was one of the most magical days of our lives, a day filled with love, joy, emotions, and the feeling that something truly special was beginning.”
Richard, known for his privacy, responded quickly in the comments, simply writing, “Happy anniversary, my love,” a rare public declaration from the usually reserved actor.
Since their marriage in 2018, Richard and Alejandra have kept their relationship largely out of the public eye, making this post even more meaningful for their fans. They share two young sons, Alexander and James, and Richard has an adult son, Homer, from his previous marriage to Carey Lowell. Alejandra also has a son, Albert, from her previous relationship.
Fans flooded the comments with support, with one writing: “Beautiful words, your love touches me. I wish you many more years of joy and special moments,” and another adding: “I’ve never seen your man so happy.”
Since finding love with Alejandra, Richard has often spoken about the happiness he’s found in family life, choosing a quieter existence away from Hollywood’s glare.
In an exclusive interview with HELLO!, the Hollywood star revealed his secret to staying calm: kissing his wife every day. When asked what daily activity brings him peace, 76-year-old Richard, who has two sons, ages five and six, with Alejandra, smiled and said, “Kissing my wife. When she lets me, which isn’t always the case.” Alejandra adds with a laugh, “Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Otherwise, it would be too easy, right?”
The couple also shared how they use Buddhism to solve family issues. When asked how their shared faith influences their parenting, Richard responded, “It’s interesting that you brought this up, because we just had a disagreement about one of our kids.
