Richard Gere turned the iconic Venice Film Festival into a sweet family celebration on Saturday as he marked his 75th birthday with his wife Alejandra Silva before attending the event with his son Homer the next day.
The Hollywood legend celebrated in style at the swanky Harry's Bar in Venice with Alejandra, 41.
The couple showed off their happiest smiles as they were seen stepping out hand in hand after the romantic dinner.
The Pretty Woman icon rocked a typically dapper navy suit while the Spanish publicist exuded elegance in a embroidered cream maxi dress and open-toe heels.
The cinema icon and Alejandra wed in 2018 after two years of dating, and later welcomed two sons Alexander, five, and James, four.
Richard Gere turned the iconic Venice Film Festival into a sweet family celebration on Saturday as he marked his 75th birthday with his wife Alejandra Silva
The next day he was joined by his son Homer at the Cartier Masterclass
And the very next morning Richard arrived at the 81st Venice Film Festival on a boat looking as suave as ever alongside his son Homer James Jigme, 24.
The duo cheered and waved to the onlooking crowd and guests as they landed on a luxurious boat.
The father and son joined the Cartier Masterclass: The Art And Craft Of Cinema and beamed happily while posing together.
Putting on a joyful display, they embraced one another as the Unfaithful star sported a navy suit.
Meanwhile Homer opted for a more casual look with a denim shirt and green trousers, accessorising with a baseball cap.
Richard shares Homer with his ex-wife and model Carey Lowell, and decided to name him after his grandfathers as well as the Tibetan name "Jigme".
Richard and Carey married in 2002 but later separated in 2013 after 11 years of marriage.
Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice opened the Venice Film Festival on August 28.
And the very next morning Richard arrived at the 81st Venice Film Festival on a boat looking as suave as ever alongside his son Homer James Jigme, 24
They both looked in great spirits cheering to the onlooking crowd from their boat
The American Gigolo alum sported a white shirt and shades
The father and son joined the Cartier Masterclass: The Art And Craft Of Cinema and beamed happily while posing together
Sigourney Weaver meanwhile will receive the prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award during the festival.
Sigourney said ahead of receiving the prize: 'I am truly honored to receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement from La Biennale di Venezia.'
'To be gifted this award is a privilege I share with all the filmmakers and collaborators I have worked with throughout the years. I proudly accept this award in celebration of all who have helped bring these films to life.'
The 81st Venice International Film Festival is organised by La Biennale di Venezia and is held on the Lido di Venezia from 28 August to 7 September 2024.
Another major screening is Joker: Folie à Deux on September 4. The premiere of the sequel will welcome stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga to the Venice red carpet.
Daniel Craig will also be at the festival to promote his movie Queer, which screens on September 3.
Venice regulars Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton are in town for Pedro Almodóvar’s English-language debut The Room Next Door while Nicole Kidman is screening her erotic thriller Babygirl on August 30.
Pupi Avati's The American Backyard will close the festival on September 7.
He was seen in company of Italian film producer Tiziana Rocca
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