Diane von Furstenberg Cheekily Reveals She Once Slept with Richard Gere

Mar. 16, 2025

Diane von Furstenbergjust got real about her fling withRichard Gere!

In a new episode ofWatch What Happens Livethat aired on Thursday, von Furstenberg, 72, sat down with hostAndy Cohento play a game called “DVF or WTF?” During the game, an announcer read facts about the legendary designer, while Cohen and fellow guestJulianne Moorehad to guess if the statements were true or false.

“Back in the day, DVF had a brief love affair with Richard Gere,” the first fact read.

Cohen guessed the statement was true, while Moore said it was false, saying, “I’m going to go with ‘What the f—?’ ”

Von Furstenberg cheekily responded, “Well, it was a f—,” to huge cheers and laughs from the audience.

Among the other facts revealed about the designer were that she always keeps herring stocked in her fridge and that she can swim for two hours straight.RELATED VIDEO:Richard Gere Marries Spanish Girlfriend Alejandra Silva: ‘They’re Extraordinarily Happy’

Though he may have once slept with von Furstenberg, Gere, 69, is now happily married.

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Gere shares 19-year-old sonHomer James Jigmewith ex-wifeCarey Lowell, while Silva is also mom to a 6-year-old son namedAlbertfrom a previous marriage.

Gere and Silva had known each other for over a decade before they first began dating in 2014. In April 2018, a source close to the couple told PEOPLE theymarried “weeks and weeks ago”and are “extraordinarily happy.”

“They’re so comfortable with each other, have fun together and are looking forward to their future together,” the insider revealed of Silva and thePretty Womanactor.

source: people.com