Richard Gere & Homer James Jigme Gere in Their 20s

Fans of films in the ’80s and ’90s might know Richard Gere as the heartthrob that ruled the world of romcoms. His acting, particularly in the 1990 film “Pretty Woman” alongside Julia Roberts, was well acclaimed. As the decade changed, his role in the 2002 thriller “Chicago” was well-received and rated 7.2 on IMDb.

Married thrice, Gere had a son named James Jigme Gere from his second marriage. James’ moniker was inspired by his grandfather’s name, while his middle name is Tibetan, and came from his father’s interest in Buddhism. His parents separated for good in September 2013 after 11 years of togetherness.