Gabriella Wilde, a British actress and model, was born in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, to a family with a rich aristocratic heritage. Her lineage can be traced back to the esteemed Gough-Calthorpe family, and she is the descendant of a long line of distinguished individuals. Her mother, Vanessa Mary Teresa Hubbard, was previously married to Sir Dai Llewellyn, 4th Baronet, a prominent socialite. Gabriella's father, John Austen Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe, is a successful businessman who served as the chairman of the Watermark Group and is the grandson of baronet Fitzroy Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe. This unique blend of ancestry has contributed to Gabriella's diverse cultural background, with influences from England, Scotland, and Ireland.
Vanessa, Gabriella's mother, had a successful modeling career, having sat for renowned photographers David Bailey and John Swannell. Gabriella followed in her mother's footsteps, pursuing a career in modeling while attending school. She studied at Heathfield St Mary's School in Ascot and later at St Swithun's School in Winchester before deciding to leave to focus on her artistic endeavors. Gabriella went on to study fine art at the City and Guilds of London Art School, but she eventually dropped out to pursue a career in acting.
