Richard’s a happy new Gere
Star’s joy as he marries for third time
RICHARD Gere has said he is the “happiest man in the universe” after marrying his third wife Alejandra Silva.
The Pretty Woman actor, 68, tied the knot with the Spanish activist, 35, in an Indian-inspired ceremony at Gere’s ranch outside New York, in April.
The couple arrived together at the ceremony in a tuk-tuk. Gere said: “I’m the happiest man in the universe.
“How could I not be? I’m married to a beautiful woman who is smart, sensitive, committed to helping people, who’s fun, patient, who knows how to forgive, who’s a great cook – and who makes the best salads in the world. Alejandra meditates, she’s a vegetarian, a great mother, has the touch of an angel and she’s also Spanish – the land of kings and queens, of Cervantes and Bunuel. You can’t get better than that.”
The couple met after the Hollywood super-star stayed at a hotel Silva’s family owns in Positano, Italy.
Silva is an activist who runs a charity that aims to eradicate homelessness in Spain. She has a five-year-old son.
Gere was wed to supermodel Cindy Crawford and actress Carey Lowell.
She revealed that Gere sent her flowers until she agreed to date him and he often writes songs for her.