The whirlwind romance between the supermodel and the actor once captivated all of Hollywood.

Years later, both look back on that marriage with more serenity. In the late 1980s, Cindy Crawford was one of the world's most famous models, while Richard Gere was already a leading Hollywood actor.

Crawford was 22 at the time, while Gere was 37. According to Crawford, they almost started dating immediately after their first meeting.

What Happened

The couple's appearance quickly attracted attention. Crawford was on her way to becoming one of the world's top supermodels, while Gere had just made her mark with several popular films and gained particular public attention after Pretty Woman.

• They met at a party hosted by photographer Herb Ritts in 1988.

• After dating for about three years, Crawford and Gere unexpectedly married in December 1991 at a church in Las Vegas, USA.

• In 1995, Crawford and Gere officially divorced.

Key Details

The 17-year age difference didn't prevent them from becoming one of Hollywood's most sought-after couples. In their early years together, Gere also helped Crawford adjust to the pressures of fame.

• In 2016, Crawford shared that although they remained friendly after the divorce, Gere had become almost a stranger to her because they no longer saw each other regularly.

• In 1998, Crawford and Gerber married and later had two children, Presley and Kaia Gerber.

• Meanwhile, Richard Gere married model and actress Carey Lowell in 2002.

Why It Matters

Crawford once said that she, being a girl from the American Midwest, tended to be accommodating. Meanwhile, Gere taught her how to maintain boundaries and create genuine connections with those around her.

• They had a son before finalizing their divorce in 2016.

• In 2018, Gere married Spanish activist Alejandra Silva.

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