Gaia Wise joins All Creatures Great and Small Season 6 as Charlotte Beauvoir, debuting in Episode 3. Her character forms a bond with Tristan Farnon, helping him navigate post-war challenges, and their connection quickly captures fans’ attention. Season 6, airing since January 11, 2026, continues the show’s mix of heartfelt drama and Yorkshire charm, and with Seasons 7 and 8 already confirmed, viewers are eager to see how Charlotte’s story develops.
Breakout Lead as Charlotte Beauvoir in All Creatures Great and Small
In early 2026, Gaia Wise reached one of her biggest career moments so far by joining the cast of the popular show All Creatures Great and Small for its sixth season. She plays Charlotte Beauvoir, the lively daughter of General Beauvoir, portrayed by Jonathan Hyde. Gaia brings a fresh kind of strength and determination to the story set in the Yorkshire Dales.
Charlotte is not your usual young aristocrat. She is a war survivor who worked as a nurse, which helps her connect with Tristan Farnon through their shared, quiet experiences from the war. Gaia’s acting has been well received, especially how naturally she interacts with the animals, especially her character’s main friend, a big and beautiful Shire horse named Weissmuller.
Critics say Gaia’s portrayal of Charlotte—a woman who feels more at home with horses than with the upper class—is very much like her own real-life personality, which is down-to-earth and caring.
The Wise-Thompson Legacy and Bond with Brother Tindyebwa Agaba
Gaia Romilly Wise was born on December 4, 1999, to famous actors Dame Emma Thompson and Greg Wise. Even though she was born into a wealthy family, her home has always been a place of strong beliefs in fairness and equality.
One of the most important people in her life is her brother, Tindyebwa "Tindy" Agaba, who was a child soldier from Rwanda. The family took him in without officially adopting him in 2003 after meeting him at a Refugee Council event.
Gaia and Tindy have a very close relationship. She often says that her brother's strength and his job as a human rights lawyer were the main reasons she developed her kind and caring way of thinking.
This family, which includes both blood relations and those they chose to be part of, is a clear example of how people can raise children with a strong sense of social responsibility today. Gaia has talked about how Tindy came into her life when she was only three, and how that helped shape her early views on the world and the importance of understanding others.
Carrying the Torch as a Tolkien Shield-Maiden: War of the Rohirrim
In 2024, Gaia's career became bigger around the world when she was chosen to be the main voice for Héra Hammerhand in the animated movie The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. This was a big deal because it brought a new female main character into the Tolkien story—a princess who is "rebellious and complicated" and doesn't want to be used in political marriages.
Gaia said Héra is more like the female heroes from Hayao Miyazaki's anime than the "perfectly made" queens from the original trilogy. Her voice acting was praised for showing how Héra changes from a carefree girl to a strong leader who saves her people. By being part of such a huge franchise, Gaia showed she can handle the stress of a big movie while keeping the "kick-ass" energy needed for a legendary warrior from Rohan.
The "Garden Schoolroom" and an Independent Path in Education
One of the most important parts of Gaia's life is when she left the usual school system. At 15, she thought her school in North London was like a "sausage factory" — it focused more on memorizing facts than on thinking creatively. With her parents' full support, she left regular school just before taking her GCSEs.
Her father, Greg Wise, built a special classroom at the back of their house in West Hampstead. There, Gaia learned from expert teachers in a learning environment where she could follow her own interests, like literature and environmental science. This different approach helped her develop her own confidence and made her into someone who speaks up confidently and isn't afraid to question the usual ways of doing things.
Generational On-Screen Crossovers in The Dead of Winter
In 2025, Gaia's career took a big step forward with the action-thriller film The Dead of Winter. This was a clever move by the filmmakers, as Gaia played the younger version of her mother's character, Barb, in flashback scenes. She had to act like the same strong, no-nonsense character that Emma Thompson portrayed in the main role.
The movie was filmed in the cold, snowy areas of North Karelia, Finland. Gaia remembered some tough parts, like shooting wide shots on frozen lakes and dealing with the really cold weather. The film highlighted how much Gaia looked and acted like her mother, with reviewers saying she had the same powerful presence on screen. It was like a passing of the torch from her mother to her, and it helped Gaia get better at acting in intense, action-packed movies.
A Global Leader for "Hope-Based" Climate Activism
Besides her work on screen, Gaia Wise has become one of the most important environmental activists of her time. She started the idea of "Hope-Based Activism," which helps people deal with the stress of climate change by focusing on small, doable actions that make a real difference.
Gaia created "Fix-It Fridays," a series that makes living sustainably feel easier and more fun, not like a hardship. She has also used her influence to push UK organizations to monitor microplastics better and has helped big companies change how they package their products.
In 2026, her work took a big step forward with the release of "Climate Lab" kits. These kits are now used in schools in 12 different countries to teach kids practical ways to live sustainably. Gaia believes environmental action should be something people enjoy and do together, helping to build a better future for everyone.