Actor Surprises Co-Anchor With Playful Visit During PopStart Segment

A Surprise Appearance

October 21, 2025: On October 16, 2025, actor Richard Gere made an unexpected entrance during the Today show’s PopStart segment, catching co-anchor Savannah Guthrie off guard. Scheduled to discuss his new documentary Wisdom of Happiness, which he executive produced in collaboration with the Dalai Lama, Gere instead joined the hosts early, sitting close to Guthrie and engaging in light-hearted banter.

Flustered Reactions

Guthrie, visibly flustered by the surprise visit, joked,

“Is it getting hot in here?”
as her co-hosts teased her about the situation. Gere admitted he came over specifically to see her before she left for a flight to Tucson, Arizona. Fortunately for Guthrie, her flight was delayed, allowing her to stay for the remainder of Gere’s interview.

Playful Banter

The segment concluded with playful exchanges, including Gere’s comment about Guthrie delaying her flight just to stay for his interview. Despite the flirtatious humor, the interaction was all in good spirit, showcasing the camaraderie between the actor and the Today show hosts.