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Cindy Crawford & Richard Gere: A Love Story Rewound
6 Dec
Summary
- Introduced in 1988 by photographer Herb Ritts, they quickly fell in love.
- Eloped to Las Vegas in 1991; marriage lasted three years.
- Age gap and differing life stages cited as reasons for their split.
Supermodel Cindy Crawford and actor Richard Gere's high-profile romance defined an era in the 1980s and '90s. Meeting in 1988, their significant age difference didn't hinder their rapid courtship, leading to a Vegas elopement in 1991. Their union, marked by shared interests in spirituality, quickly became a subject of public fascination.
Despite attempts to quell rumors and reaffirm their commitment, the couple separated in 1994 and divorced the following year. Crawford later cited their 17-year age gap and her own journey of self-discovery during her twenties as key factors in their inability to sustain the relationship.
Both have since reflected on their time together. Gere described the divorce as painful but saw marriage as a positive, spiritual commitment. Crawford credited Gere with teaching her how to navigate fame, while acknowledging they grew apart as she matured. They both eventually remarried and found lasting happiness.
