Emma Thompson’s daughter, Gaia Wise, has made headlines with a pointed social media post aimed at her mother’s ex-husband, Kenneth Branagh.
The 24-year-old actress shared a meme on Instagram that juxtaposes images of a young Emma and Kenneth from their 1993 film *Much Ado About Nothing*.
The meme’s caption, “She’s everything, he’s just Ken,” borrows from the tagline of Margot Robbie’s *Barbie* movie, which humorously contrasts remarkable women with unimpressive men.
The meme seems to be a subtle jab at Kenneth Branagh, particularly regarding his past infidelity.
Kenneth’s affair with Helena Bonham-Carter, which began while he was married to Emma, is well-documented.
The couple met in 1987 while filming *Fortunes of War*, married in 1989, and their relationship ended in 1995 amid Kenneth’s affair with Helena, who he continued to see until 1999.
Emma Thompson, reflecting on the affair years later, admitted to The New Yorker in 2022 that she was “utterly blind” to Kenneth’s extramarital relationships.
She noted how easy it is to deceive oneself when one’s desires are involved.
The Fallout and Continued Connections
The public reason given for the couple’s split was their demanding work schedules, but it later emerged that Kenneth’s infidelity was the real cause. Despite their personal fallout, all three actors appeared in the Harry Potter films, though they never shared scenes.
Emma played Sybill Trelawney, Kenneth appeared as Gilderoy Lockhart, and Helena portrayed Bellatrix Lestrange.
During her last year of marriage to Kenneth, Emma was working on *Sense and Sensibility*, where she met her future husband, Greg Wise. Greg was initially interested in Emma’s co-star, Kate Winslet, but after a failed romance with Kate, he realized his true connection with Emma. The couple has been together for 20 years, and Greg is Gaia’s father.
A New Chapter for Gaia
Gaia Wise is making her mark in the acting world, with an upcoming role in the new *Lord of the Rings* anime film as Princess Hera. She started her acting career in the BBC series *Silent Witness* and has been candid about her battle with anorexia, which began at 16 and was severe enough to cause physical pain.
Gaia’s career and personal journey reflect her resilience and dedication, marking a new chapter for her family amid the shadows of past controversies.
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