Richard Gere Leaves U.S., Blasts Elon Musk: “I Don’t Want to Breathe the Same Air”

Hollywood icon Richard Gere has sold his U.S. properties and moved permanently to Spain with his wife, Alejandra Silva, and their children. The reason? Gere says he’s disillusioned with what America has become—pointing directly at Elon Musk as a symbol of the country’s decline.

“The America I once loved doesn’t exist anymore,” Gere said. “When billionaires dictate the direction of society, it’s no longer a place I want to call home.”

While Gere has long had ties to Spain through Alejandra, he says this move marks a major shift in how he wants to live—simpler, slower, and with deeper values. “Life is calmer here,” Alejandra shared. “It’s a better place for our children.”

Though stepping away from Hollywood, Gere isn’t retiring. Instead, he plans to focus on European cinema, where he believes artistry still comes first. “Hollywood is all about profit now. I want something more meaningful.”

Fans have reacted with surprise and admiration. “He’s standing by his beliefs,” one tweet read. “That’s powerful.”

For Gere, this move isn’t just geographical—it’s philosophical. A quiet rebellion against a system he no longer trusts, and a personal quest for peace, purpose, and authenticity.