Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 27, 2025 · Entertainment

Emma Thompson and Gaia Wise: From Hollywood to Rustic Retreat!

Dame Emma Thompson swapped the glamour of Hollywood for a rustic retreat as she gave a rare glimpse into her holiday with her daughter Gaia Wise on Wednesday

DAME EMMA THOMPSON'S SECRET GETAWAY REVEALED!

The Oscar-winning actress has traded in her glamorous Hollywood lifestyle for a rustic retreat with her daughter Gaia Wise, 25, and it's all thanks to a very special reason!

Sources close to the mother-daughter duo confirm that they've been enjoying a summer of tranquility in the mountains, surrounded by adorable goats and rabbits. And judging from their latest Instagram post, they're having the time of their lives!

The actress, 66, who shares her daughter, 25, with her husband Greg Wise, looked summery in a white shirt dress

Emma, 66, looked absolutely radiant in a flowy white shirt dress, paired with circular sunglasses and white sandals - the perfect outfit for a mountainous escapade! Her stunning daughter Gaia, on the other hand, rocked an oversized T-shirt, denim shorts, and a patterned headscarf - a chic combo that's giving us major fashion goals!

But what makes this getaway even more special is the fact that they're celebrating Emma's latest film, The Dead Of Winter, which premiered at Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. Gaia, who plays a younger version of her mother's character, was seen flaunting her endless legs in cream sequinned shorts and nude stilettos on the red carpet.

We hear that Emma has been beaming with pride over her daughter's performance, saying, "Gaia is an incredible actress, and I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to work alongside her. She brings a depth and nuance to the role that's truly breathtaking!"

She teamed her look with a pair of circular sunglasses and added white sandals to top off her outfit

Meanwhile, Gaia has been keeping busy promoting their film while also opening up about her own struggles with anorexia. In a brave interview with The Sun on Sunday, she shared her heart-wrenching story of how she battled the illness for three years, saying, "Anorexia makes you really good at gaslighting people... My parents staged an emergency intervention to save my life, and I'll be forever grateful to them."

But don't worry, folks! Gaia's on the road to recovery, and with her mom by her side, she's taking on the world one film at a time!

Gaia's Road to Recovery

Gaia soaked in the scenery with Emma on a bench before enjoying a mountain top swing

In 2021, Gaia bravely spoke out about her three-year battle with anorexia, revealing how it had left her so thin that even sitting in a chair was painful. She was later admitted to rehab in 2017 and has since become an advocate for eating disorder awareness.

Her parents, Emma and Greg Wise, have been instrumental in Gaia's recovery, staging an emergency intervention to help their daughter get the help she needed. And it's clear that their love and support have made all the difference!

A Family Affair

Emma and Greg have been married for 20 years, and it's clear that they're one of Hollywood's most beloved couples. But what makes them even more special is their commitment to supporting each other's passions - whether it's Emma's acting career or Gaia's fledgling acting endeavors.

In fact, Gaia made her acting debut in the BBC series Silent Witness, playing a university student whose mother's assassination sparks a thrilling mystery. And let's not forget that she's already worked with her mom on The Dead Of Winter!

As Emma and Gaia continue to charm audiences with their on-screen chemistry, we can't help but wonder what's next for this talented mother-daughter duo.

If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, please don't hesitate to reach out to Beat: The UK's Eating Disorder Charity at 0808 801 0677.