Gere to Photogs: Stay Away From My Kid!

Posted Jan 18th 2007 1:40PM by TMZ Staff

Richard Gere's afternoon in the park with his son turned into a paparazzi confrontation, which culminated in Gere shoving one of the cameramen.

The "Chicago" star can been seen running around a Soho playground playing tag with a group of kids, one of whom is his son, Homer James Jigme. Gere's rep tells TMZ that Richard was upset about the paps photographing his son and asked them stop. According to the photogs, Gere then angrily grabbed the younger of the two shutterbugs.

Then, in an ironic turn, the older photographer confronted Gere -- because the photog he shoved was his son.

Gere can be seen arguing with the elder lensman, pointing a finger in his face. The video cuts, then Gere can be seen shoving the man as a truck passes in front of them. Hey Richard, he was just doing the same thing you were -- protecting his son!

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1. so much for the love of buddaism. The guys so so old news already

Posted at 1:48PM on Jan 18th 2007 by d - man

2. good for him!

papaz have no reason or sense of entitlement to video tape or photograph their kids for profit.

Posted at 1:51PM on Jan 18th 2007 by kd

3. price of fame Richard...if you dont like it than take up another occupation where we dont get bothered when playing with our kids.

Its not nice but surprised you arent used to it by now and than pulling a Sean Penn is like making it all worse.

Instead of living in NY why not head for a quiet suburb in the Midwest...might find less intrusion.

Posted at 1:52PM on Jan 18th 2007 by gerbel

4. I agree that having the papaz taking photos everytime an actor steps into public is a price of fame, but the actors children did not ask to be famous. I think a line needs to be drawn there. When the actors/actress are by themselves, then by all means snap away. But when they are with there kids I think the papaz need to back off.

Posted at 1:58PM on Jan 18th 2007 by Buttercup

5. I think the man can live where ever he wants... Not to mention protect his child... As a parent I would resort to shoving and maybe even more to protect my child!

Good for him!

Posted at 1:59PM on Jan 18th 2007 by amazed

6. You guys should learn to respect peoples privacy, especially when they are just trying to spend quality time with their children.
FIRST

Posted at 2:02PM on Jan 18th 2007 by Kendra

7. The Pappies need to leave his kid alone. Good for him for drawing the line!!!

Posted at 2:02PM on Jan 18th 2007 by c

8. am sorry I do not agree with the camera guys on this one. Yes he did decide to become an actor but his son and the children playing on the play ground didn't. All human beings should be able to play with their kids on the play ground without fear of them being exploited.

Posted at 2:06PM on Jan 18th 2007 by Sam

9. Richard should have kicked his ass...

Posted at 2:09PM on Jan 18th 2007 by Get Real

10. I'd say good for Richard Gere. I think he's totally allowed to get the photog's away from his child.

It's one thing to hunt the "stars" for their pictures...but their children and family members.....not!!

Posted at 2:11PM on Jan 18th 2007 by moi

11. Paparazzi aside, why would he name his child Homer James Jigme? I hope Jigme is his mother's last name and not a second middle name. For the childs sake I hope they call him James. It's bad enough that the child is going to face ridicule of his dad liking gerbils up his ass, much less getting teased of his name.

Posted at 2:15PM on Jan 18th 2007 by standing on the sidelines

12. Good for Richard Gere, the cameraman deserved to be pushed. There are lines that shouldn't be crossed, and I can't even imagine being a celebrity and having the paparazzi there all the time to begin with. An occasional photo is great, but it's gotten out of hand.

Posted at 2:16PM on Jan 18th 2007 by Denise

13. what ever happened to Him being Gay ? Do we need Isiah to help out him ? dickheads . Gere . know for his outburts , needs to keep thinking like a buddhist . Remember ? All is nothing , Dude . Get that stick out of your butt unless you really like it . dickhead .

Posted at 2:19PM on Jan 18th 2007 by NASTY BOIL

14. I agree with #l5. With a name like that this kid is looking for a lifetime of permanent wedgies in the playground.

Posted at 2:34PM on Jan 18th 2007 by lily

15. Good for Richard!! Keep away from the children. Seriously why is that news and let's these celebs enjoy quality time with their kids. These guys are out of control.

Posted at 2:36PM on Jan 18th 2007 by Milly

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