Richard has long been celebrated for his acting skills, and he’s even earned a Primetime Emmy nomination in 1994 for his performance in And The Band Played On.
In November 2002, Gere married model and actress Carey Lowell. They share a son, Homer James Jigme Gere and named for his grandfathers as well as the Tibetan name "Jigme".
Before Richard and Carey wed in 2002, the couple had their only son together Homer James Jigme, 22, in 2000. Despite being the actor’s oldest kid he has kept a pretty low profile.
In September 2013, the two separated after 11 years of marriage. They spent three years in highly debated divorce proceedings in New York County Supreme Court.