Richard Gere had an amazing father who taught him everything. Even though he started his own family later in life, he didn’t just learn from his dad; he followed those teachings in raising his own children. He’s really grateful to his dad and named his firstborn after him.
Richard Gere, known for movies like “Pretty Woman,” comes from a regular family. He grew up with lots of siblings on a farm in Syracuse, NY.
His mom, Doris, was from Brooklyn and met her husband, Homer Gere, there. They got married in 1945 and moved to North Syracuse to start a family with their five kids.
Even though they had a big family with kids named Richard, Susan, Joanne, David, and Laura, Richard Gere’s parents did a great job raising them. They taught them important values that lasted.
Richard’s mom, Doris, stayed at home, and his dad, Homer, worked in insurance. They didn’t have a lot of money, but they worked hard to make sure their kids got a good education.
Richard thinks of his parents like real-life superheroes. They provided everything he needed to nurture his creativity, even though they didn’t have a lot of money.
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