Richard Gere Sells All U.S. Property, Moves to Spain in Protest Against Elon Musk
May 30, 2025 — In a surprising turn of events that has sent ripples through Hollywood and beyond, veteran actor and humanitarian Richard Gere has reportedly sold all his real estate holdings in the United States and relocated permanently to Spain with his family.
According to sources close to the actor, Gere made the move out of deep personal conviction, stating he “could no longer breathe the same air as Elon Musk.” The 75-year-old star of Pretty Woman and longtime activist is said to be disillusioned with the current direction of American society, particularly what he describes as the “tech oligarchy” led by figures like Musk.
While Gere has long been known for his outspoken views on human rights and social justice, this latest move is perhaps his boldest statement yet. “Richard has always followed his conscience,” a family friend told The Independent. “This was not a whim. It’s a stand.”
Gere and his wife, Spanish publicist Alejandra Silva, are now settling into a historic villa in the Spanish countryside, where he reportedly plans to live quietly and continue supporting humanitarian causes abroad.
There has been no direct response from Elon Musk, but social media has exploded with reactions, ranging from admiration for Gere’s integrity to mockery of what some are calling an “over-the-top celebrity protest.”
Whether this is a temporary relocation or a permanent exodus, one thing is clear: Richard Gere has drawn a line—and it’s somewhere across the Atlantic.
