Movie Star And Philosopher

Hollywood star Richard Gere on being an actor and labels, relationships and Buddhism

Rüdiger Sturm

Richard Gere has made himself scarce in the cinema for years. However, his latest film, Oh Canada, has received praise for his strong performance. And whenever the 75-year-old appears in public, the reaction of the audience makes it clear just how popular the star of classics, such as Pretty Woman and An Officer and a Gentleman, remains today. His perennial youthful charisma adds to this. READER’S DIGEST: You are still seen as a sex symbol, and it’s something you have tried to fend off. RICHARD GERE: Because it’s ridiculous. We had this press conference, and there was a young journalist, probably 26, 27 years old, and she said: “Mr Gere, I want you to know, there are three generations in my family that are in love with you, my…

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Reader’s Digest New Zealand (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2025 / May 2025

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