Richard Gere’s Sons See Fireworks for the ‘Very First Time’ on 4th of July

Richard Gere’s sons had a memorable 4th of July this 12 months.

The actor’s spouse, Alejandra Gere, 42, shared a collection of pictures and movies on her Instagram as she recounted her 4th of July spent together with her household. In a single photograph, one in all Richard and Alejandra’s sons could possibly be seen standing in entrance of a firework show, pointing in awe.

Different snaps present their household having fun with the fireworks after which strolling alongside a seaside one other day. “First 4th of July on the town, and what a day to recollect 🇺🇸✨,” Alejandra wrote in her put up.

“We spent the morning on the seaside absorbing the solar, and ended it below the celebrities watching our youngsters see fireworks for the very first time—eyes vast with surprise, hearts full,” she continued. “Grateful for moments like this, for group, and for the magic of childhood.”

“Blissful Independence Day! 🎆❤️🤍💙 .”

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Richard shares sons Alexander, 6, and James, 5, with Alejandra. He’s additionally dad to son Homer, 25, from a earlier relationship, and Alejandra is to mother to son Albert from a earlier relationship.

In Might, Richard shared a uncommon household snap to Instagram that includes himself, his spouse Alejandra, and their two younger sons all carrying matching hoodies to assist a nonprofit near their hearts.

Within the snap, which was shared by each the actor and his spouse, the household donned gray hoodies in assist of Open Arms, a nonprofit devoted to defending these “who attempt to attain Europe by sea, fleeing from armed battle, persecution or poverty,” based on its web site.

Each Gere and the activist have been photographed smiling for the pic, as their two sons had their backs turned to the digital camera, displaying off their matching Open Arms merch with a pup behind all of them.

“This entire household is a proud supporter of @openarms_fund and their mission to save lots of lives. ♥️,” the joint put up was captioned.

Earlier this 12 months, Alejandra shared some perception into the household’s life in Spain and Gere’s function as a dad whereas talking with ELLE España. “Richard is a really devoted and current father. He likes to learn them tales. It looks like an idyllic photograph, but it surely’s true. He’s a fantastic dad,” Silva mentioned. “He doesn’t prepare dinner. I do it, however after I prepare dinner, he performs the guitar.” 

“The reality is that you’re seeing us in our momentum. We’re happier than ever,” Gere additionally mentioned. “[Alejandra], as a result of she is at dwelling and I as a result of, if she is completely satisfied, I’m completely satisfied.”

Following their late 2024 transfer, Alejandra spoke with the Every day Mail about how lengthy they intend to reside in Spain for, confirming that they’re going to be there “for just a few years” earlier than making their method again to the U.S. finally. “For just a few years [we’ll live in Spain], after which come again,” she mentioned. “However we’re all the time coming again. We’ll come again right here in the summertime as a result of we have now the youngsters at camp. We simply must stability our lives there and right here.”