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REVEALED: Secrets of Richard Gere's new life in Spain with a wife 34 years his junior - who wasn't even BORN when he made An Officer and a Gentleman. And why the couple believe they've known each other during their past lives...

Some men might look upon their eighth decade as a time to unwind and enjoy the simple pleasures of life, surrounded by the comforts of the familiar. Richard Gere, however, is not some men.

Almost as well known for Buddhism and his vocal activism in pursuit of a Free Tibet as he is for his Hollywood credits, Gere made the leap across the Atlantic late last year and, as The Mail on Sunday discovered last week, the European city has warmly embraced its newest celebrity resident – and is being patiently encouraging as he grapples with the language. On Christmas Day, the MoS has learnt, the family – Gere is also stepfather to Alejandra's eldest son Albert, 12 – were visitors to the legendary Chocolateria San Gines, Madrid's top spot for that most beloved of Spanish snacks, chocolate and churros. The actor, whose breakthrough role was in American Gigolo in 1980, was married to supermodel Cindy Crawford for four years (1991-1995), before tying the knot for a second time, to actress Cary Lowell, with whom he has a 24-year-old son, Homer, named after Gere's father, who died aged 100 in 2023.

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