On Thursday (16), Richard Gere, 76, made a surprise appearance on the PopStart segment of the “Today” show, leaving host Savannah Guthrie visibly flustered.
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The “Pretty Woman” actor was scheduled to appear later in the program to talk about the documentary “Wisdom of Happiness,” for which he serves as executive producer.
Gere took the opportunity to sit beside Guthrie and co-hosts Jenna Bush Hager, Dylan Dreyer, Craig Melvin, and Carson Daly.
“Hi, Richard Gere!” Guthrie said excitedly. “Sit down, we’re doing PopStart. We’re so happy you’re here,” said the host.
“Remember when Craig was sweating earlier?” Daly pointed out, motioning toward his colleague who was “sweating.”
“Yes. Is it getting hot in here?” she joked, laughing.
When Gere realized Guthrie wouldn’t be around for his interview, he exclaimed, “You’re leaving. I can’t believe this.”
“Well, I have a flight to catch,” Guthrie explained, saying she had to head to Tucson, Arizona.
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“Did you come here for her? For Savannah?” Hager asked.
“Yes,” Gere replied. “I thought, ‘Well, I’ll at least go over and sit with her for a second before she leaves for Tucson.’”
Fortunately for Guthrie, her flight was delayed, and she was able to stay for Richard Gere’s interview.
In addition to discussing the documentary, the actor also spoke about the passing of Diane Keaton, who died on October 11 at the age of 79 from pneumonia.
Richard Gere starred alongside Keaton in “Looking for Mr. Goodbar” (1977) and the romantic comedy “Maybe I Do” (2023).
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