Homer James Jigme Gere is the son of Richard Gere and American actress Carey Lowell. His father has won numerous awards, including the “Golden Globe Awards”, while his mother is best known for her television and film work such as “Law and Order,” “The Six Levels,” and others.
Despite preferring to live a private life, Homer has appeared in public with his famous father on many occasions.
He was photographed on holiday in Italy with his father in 2017. Richard Gere’s then-girlfriend Alejandra Silva also joined the father-son duo.
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- Name: Homer James Jigme Gere
- Nickname: Homer
- Occupation: Child actor
- Date of birth: February 6, 2000
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: New York City, New York, United States
- Nationality: American
- Famous as: Richard Gere’s son
- Net Worth: $120 Million (His Father’s Net Worth)
- Father’s name: Richard Gere
- Mother’s name: Carey Lowell
- Sister: Hannah Dunne
Early life
Richard Gere, an American actor, and Carey Lowell, an actress, welcomed their son Homer James Jigme Gere on February 6, 2000.
His mother is best known for her appearances in television shows and movies such as “Law & Order,” “The Six Degrees,” Ferocious Creatures,” The Defenders,” and “License to Kill.” His father was a famous person who received many honors, including “Golden Globe Awards.”
When his parents decided to split in 2013, the legal battle over who would have custody of him dominated the news. James continued to speak to his father occasionally after his mother won custody of him.
Career
Unlike his parents, Homer James Jigme Gere had little interest in the film industry. In Providence, Rhode Island, he attended Brown University.
After graduating from Hackley School in June 2018, he enrolled in college in 2019. He is studying Cognitive Neuroscience and Visual Arts while earning his Bachelor of Arts.
He has also been working as a research assistant at the same university since September 2022. He is expected to graduate in 2024. Unlike many celebrity children, Homer does not use social media.
He has a social media account but has not used it since 2018.
Personal life
Carey Lowell’s half-sister Hannah Dunne was born from Homer James Jigme Gere’s first relationship with actor, producer, and director Thomas Griffin Dunne. Homer now has a half-brother named Alexander, who was born in New York in February 2019 to Richard Gere’s wife Alejandra Silva.
In April 2020, Alejandra Silva and Richard Gere gave birth to a son, giving Homer a new half-brother.
Albert is Alejandra Silva’s son from her previous marriage to Govind Friedland. Unlike his father, Homer tries to keep a low profile. He currently lives in New York.
Net worth
Homer James Jigme Gere’s net worth is unknown as he is still a student. His father Richard Gere has a net worth of $100 million.
Home Gere will also receive a portion of his father’s fortune. But he will try to achieve the greatest and most prosperous career possible.
Social media
Homer Gere prefers to maintain a low profile and avoid the noise of social media. For this reason, he has a Facebook account instead of an Instagram or Twitter account.
On his account, he posts photos of his hobbies and daily life.
- Facebook: Homer James Jigme Gere
