Gabriella Wilde facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gabriella Wilde
Wilde at The Three Musketeers world premiere in Westfield, London, 4 October 2011
Born	Gabriella Zanna Vanessa Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe (1989-04-08) 8 April 1989 (age 36) Basingstoke, Hampshire, England
Occupation	Actress, model
Years active	2003–present
Spouse(s)	Alan Pownall ​ (m. 2014)​
Children	3
Parents	John Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe (father) Vanessa Hubbard (mother)
Relatives	Isabella Calthorpe (paternal half-sister) Olivia Llewellyn (maternal half-sister)

Gabriella Wilde (born on 8 April 1989) is an English actress and model. She is also known as Gabriella Calthorpe.

She has appeared in several movies, including St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold (2009), The Three Musketeers (2011), and Carrie (2013). Gabriella also acted in the TV show Doctor Who in 2010 and the BBC series Poldark from 2016 to 2019.

About Gabriella Wilde's Early Life

Gabriella Wilde was born in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England. Her father, John Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe, is a businessman. Her mother, Vanessa Hubbard, used to be a model.

Gabriella has a younger sister named Octavia. She also has five half-siblings: Olivia and Arabella Llewellyn from her mother's first marriage, and Georgiana, Isabella, and Jacobi from her father's first marriage. Some of her half-sisters, like Isabella, Olivia, and Cressida Bonas, are also actresses.

Gabriella went to Windlesham House School and later to Heathfield St Mary's School. She then studied fine art at the City and Guilds of London Art School. However, she left art school to focus on her acting career.

Gabriella Wilde's Career Journey

Starting as a Model

Gabriella Wilde began her career as a model when she was 14 years old. Famous model Naomi Campbell discovered her. Gabriella worked for big brands like Lacoste, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Burberry. She also appeared in popular magazines such as Vogue and Cosmopolitan.

In 2007, she was considered one of the most eligible young women in Britain. But she preferred to avoid too much media attention.

Acting Roles in Film and TV

Wilde in 2010, filming a scene for The Three Musketeers.

Gabriella made her acting debut in December 2009 in the adventure comedy film St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold.

In May 2010, she appeared in an episode of the popular BBC show Doctor Who. She played one of the vampires in the episode called "The Vampires of Venice".

In December 2010, Gabriella was cast in the adventure film The Three Musketeers. This movie was based on a famous novel. She played Constance Bonacieux, a lady-in-waiting to the queen. The film was released in October 2011 and earned over $132 million worldwide.

In 2012, Gabriella was chosen for a TV pilot called Dark Horse. This show was about a science student who discovers he is meant to fight evil. However, the show was not picked up to become a full series. That same year, she also starred in a short film called Il Maestro.

Gabriella was also cast in the 2013 remake of the movie Carrie. She worked alongside Chloë Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore. Filming started in June 2012, and the movie came out in October 2013.

In 2013, Gabriella starred in another film called Endless Love, which was released in 2014. From 2015 to 2019, she played Caroline Penvenen in the BBC drama Poldark.

In 2015, Gabriella became a spokesmodel for Estée Lauder, a well-known beauty brand. She became the face of their advertising campaigns.

Gabriella Wilde's Personal Life

Gabriella Wilde married musician Alan Pownall on 13 September 2014. They both had attended Windlesham House School when they were younger. They have three sons together.

Film and Television Roles