“If we’re out in the woods walking, if we’re here doing something good for other people, I’m always happy to see him,” the actor tells PEOPLE
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- Richard Gere made a rare appearance with wife Alejandra Gere and son Homer Gere during City Harvest Presents The 2025 Gala in New York City on Tuesday, April 22
- The actor spoke with PEOPLE about what it meant to have his eldest child by his side, noting that he is “always happy to see” 25-year-old Homer
- Gere is also dad to two sons with Alejandra: Alexander, 6, and James, 5
The actor had two of his most cherished loved ones — wife Alejandra Gere (née Silva) and son Homer Gere — by his side as they attended City Harvest Presents The 2025 Gala: Carnaval at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City on Tuesday, April 22.
Speaking with PEOPLE on the red carpet, Gere, 75, raved about his gratitude for the time he gets to spend with his eldest child, 25, regardless of the when and where.”I always love being with my son,” says the Pretty Woman star. “If we’re out in the woods walking, if we’re here doing something good for other people, I’m always happy to see him.” Gere shares Homer with ex-wife Carey Lowell, while he also has two younger sons — Alexander, 6, and James, 5 — with wife Alejandra, 42. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.
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From L: Homer and Richard Gere attend City Harvest Presents The 2025 Gala: Carnaval at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City on April 22, 2025.
Back in April 2024, Gere told Vanity Fair Spain that Homer doesn’t quite understand how famous his father is, as the family doesn’t “go out much” in general.
The Agency actor went on to share that he doesn’t go to premieres or watch his own films, adding that neither his wife nor his eldest son have seen many of his movies.
“He doesn’t understand it,” Gere said when asked if Homer grasps that his dad is a star. “And it is also very difficult for him to see me on the screen because even if I play an extreme character, I am still his father and it is difficult for him to get into the story.”
The father of three added of Homer, “As it happens, he just started acting too. He has suddenly become interested and seems to enjoy it. He’s been writing and directing little movies, so we have this new thing in common.”
Tuesday’s gala in New York City, meanwhile, was hosted by Jason Biggs and featured a live auction to raise money for City Harvest. The event “comes at a critical time as the organization noted that visits to New York City soup kitchens and food pantries are at the highest level on record,” per a release.
“More than 3 million New Yorkers are struggling to make ends meet as they grapple with high costs for rent, food and other necessities,” the description reads. “This year, City Harvest, which helped to start the food rescue movement more than 40 years ago, will redirect nearly 83 million pounds of high-quality, nutritious food for free to hundreds of soup kitchens and food pantries across New York City.”
It’s an event that Gere always cherishes being in attendance for. As he tells PEOPLE, “I can’t remember how many years I’ve been coming to this, but I think it’s one of the most important groups of people in the New York area.”
“The millions of people who are fed by this organization is astonishing, and I’ve seen it grow over the years,” he continues. “The motivation is impeccable. The ability to deliver food to people is impeccable, so I’m very proud to be here.
