It looks like I can’t browse the internet right now, but I can provide a well-informed answer based on recent and general knowledge.
Richard Gere has increasingly spent time in Spain in recent years, particularly due to his relationship with Spanish publicist Alejandra Silva, whom he married in 2018. They live together in Spain and raise their children there, and this move seems to reflect both personal and lifestyle choices rather than any explicit rejection of the U.S.
Here are some reasons why Gere may have “given up” America for Spain:
- Family and Personal Life: Gere’s wife is Spanish, and they have a family together. Living in Spain allows them to be close to her roots and potentially offer a quieter, more grounded life for their children.
- Privacy and Lifestyle: Gere has always valued his privacy, and Spain — particularly the areas where he resides — offers a slower pace of life and more seclusion than Hollywood or New York.
- Philosophical and Spiritual Values: Gere is a long-time Buddhist and humanitarian. Spain may offer a calmer, more reflective environment in line with his values, as well as a place to continue his philanthropic efforts with fewer media distractions.
- Disenchantment with American Culture or Politics: While he hasn’t been overtly political in recent years, Gere has expressed criticism of American policies in the past. His shift might reflect a general dissatisfaction with aspects of U.S. society, though he hasn’t publicly framed his move as an act of protest.
If you’d like the exact details from a recent article or interview, I recommend searching for the article title in a news source like Vanity Fair, People, or The Guardian — as those are outlets that often cover stories like this. Let me know if you’d like help summarizing a specific article once you find it.
