Richard Gere Flips Off Savannah Guthrie During Live 'Today' Interview

The actor explained the gesture was a reenactment of a scene from his upcoming series, following Cher's uncensored F-bomb on the show the day before.

Richard Gere raised his middle finger during a live interview on the 'Today' show, surprising host Savannah Guthrie, who quickly tried to cover the gesture with her notes.
Gere clarified that the gesture was intended to complete a scene from his new series, 'The Agency,' which had been cut short in the preview shown on air.
Guthrie humorously referenced Cher’s F-bomb on the show the previous day, noting an unusual streak of live mishaps on the program.
Cher had recounted a piece of advice from Lucille Ball during her divorce, which included uncensored profanity that was not caught by the show’s delay system.
Gere’s new espionage thriller, 'The Agency,' premieres on November 29 on Paramount+ and Showtime, marking his first appearance in a television series.