Richard Gere’s Surprising Gesture Shocks ‘Today’ Show Host Savannah Guthrie
Richard Gere made an unexpected splash on NBC’s Today show, leaving host Savannah Guthrie visibly stunned. During an interview on Wednesday morning, the Pretty Woman actor raised his middle finger—live on-air. Guthrie, clearly taken aback, exclaimed, “You just did an obscene gesture on this family morning show!” as she attempted to block the gesture with her notes. While the incident might seem jarring at first glance, the actor quickly clarified that it was merely a demonstration of a scene from his new TV show, The Agency .
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The moment unfolded after the show played a clip from Gere’s upcoming political thriller, The Agency . In the clip, Gere’s character makes the same gesture toward another character, but the scene was cut short during the broadcast. To illustrate the full context, Gere impulsively reenacted the gesture, prompting Guthrie’s astonished reaction. “Oh, sorry, but that’s what I did in the piece,” Gere explained. He later quipped, “My hand did that, I have no control!”
Guthrie managed to handle the moment with humor, remarking, “You know, Cher was on here doing an F-bomb yesterday, so I don’t know what’s happening!” This reference was to the previous day’s interview with pop icon Cher, who had inadvertently dropped a profanity while discussing advice she received from Hollywood legend Lucille Ball. Cher’s candid recount of Ball’s words—“F--- him, you’re the one with the talent”—prompted audible gasps and laughter from the Today team.
The back-to-back surprises from two iconic stars have certainly kept Today audiences on their toes. Gere’s upcoming show The Agency , set to premiere on November 29 on Paramount+/Showtime, appears to promise high-stakes drama and bold moments. For Guthrie and the Today show crew, it’s been a week of unpredictable live television, proving that anything can happen when the cameras are rolling.
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