From Rom-Com Heartthrob to International Acclaim, Richard Gere, who has made Spain his home, is set to receive Spain’s highest film honour.

Granada prepares for Goya awards spotlight with Richard Gere

Right, film fans, get ready for some exciting news! Richard Gere, the man who made us all swoon in Pretty Woman, is about to receive the International Goya Award for 2025. This is a massive deal, the Spanish equivalent of the Oscars, and it’s a testament to Gere’s incredible career. The awards ceremony is being held in gorgeous Granada on February 8th, so mark your calendars!

Richard Gere: Decades of cinematic excellence

The Spanish Academy of Cinema is absolutely thrilled to present Gere with this award. They’ve rightly pointed out his starring roles in some of the most iconic films ever made.

We’re talking Days of Heaven, An Officer and a Gentleman (who hasn’t seen that scene?), American Gigolo, The Cotton Club, the unforgettable Pretty Woman, and the brilliant musical Chicago, which bagged him a Golden Globe. Let’s be honest, the guy’s a proper star.

Richard Gere inducted into the Goya hall of fame

Gere’s joining a seriously impressive club. Previous winners of the International Goya include the likes of Cate Blanchett, Juliette Binoche, and Sigourney Weaver.

It’s an award that recognises people who have made a real difference to cinema, using film to connect cultures and bring joy to audiences across the globe.

So, a huge well done to Richard Gere – a well-deserved honour

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