Kelly Ripa recalled the funny memory with ‘Runaway Bride’ actor Richard Gere during an Oct. 16 episode of ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’ alongside husband Mark Consuelos.

Gere, 76, spoke out about his connection to the Buddhist faith while promoting a new movie he has produced about the Dalai Lama.

After the back-to-back success of American Gigolo and An Officer and a Gentleman, he was suddenly anointed as one of Hollywood’s newest superstars. It wasn’t a label he enjoyed, with Gere confessing that he effectively self-sabotaged his own career because he didn’t want to be a stereotypical leading man.

Richard Gere celebrates the legacy of the Dalai Lama with the film 'Wisdom of Happiness,' blending archival moments with his timeless teachings

The Golden Globe–winning actor opens up on his journey with Buddhism, the documentary Wisdom of Happiness, and the sides of the spiritual leader we’ve never seen.

Guthrie ultimately stuck around for Melvin’s interview with Gere, during which the Pretty Woman star discussed his new documentary about the Dalai Lama, titled Wisdom of Happiness.

The couple met in Italy in 2014 before marrying four years later in 2018 Alejandra Silva supported her husband Richard Gere on his big night with a sweet kiss The actor, 76, serves as executive producer for Wisdom of Happiness,

Richard Gere has a storied career stretching across 50 years. The Oscar nominee has played plenty of roles, most recently as executive producer of Wisdom of Happiness, an upcoming documentary that focuses on his years-long relationship with the Dalai Lama.