Isla Amelia Gates is the 5-year-old daughter of Josh Gates, a TV host, producer, and businessman, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Hallie Gnatovich.
Isla’s age shows that the American celebrity kid is just starting her academic pursuit, though the name of her school has not earned a mention in the public space. There are online sources speculating that she is going through the homeschooling process, but this is yet to be verified.
Summary of Isla Amelia Gates’ Biography
- Full Name: Isla Amelia Gates
- Gender: Female
- Date of Birth: October 2018
- Isla Amelia Gates’ Age: 5 years old
- Ethnicity: White
- Nationality: American
- Religion: Christianity
- Marital Status: Single
- Isla Amelia Gates Parents: Josh Gates and Hallie Gnatovich
- Siblings: Owen Indiana Gates
- Famous For: Being the daughter of Josh Gates and Hallie Gnatovich
How Old is Isla Amelia Gates?
Isla Amelia Gates is 5 years old and was born sometime in October 2018. The reason why her exact date of birth is not public knowledge is that her parents didn’t deem it necessary to announce her arrival immediately after she was born. Fans and the general public only got to know a while later.
The 5-year-old American celebrity child was born in the United States, making her a citizen of the US, and her ethnicity is White.
When she was conceived, Isla’s mum made a show of sharing the good news with her dad by calling him while he was filming the TV series called, Expedition Unknown, and that monumental moment was captured on the show
At age 5, Isla is already going to school but the details are not known. There are sources that speculated the celebrity kid may be going through the homeschooling process but this is yet to be confirmed.
Who is Isla Amelia Gates’s Father?
Josh Gates is the father of Isla Amelia Gates. Born in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, Josh is an alum of Tufts University with a degree in drama and archaeology.
A multi-talented individual, Josh is renowned as a TV presenter and producer who first came to public knowledge while hosting SyFy’s Destination Truth and Stranded, which he also co-produced. Presently, Josh is hosting both Legendary Locations and Expedition: Unknown and is also acting as the co-executive producer for both on Discovery Channel. In addition, he hosts several life specials for the popular television series entitled Ghost Hunters, including its spin-off called Ghost Hunters International.
Apart from hosting and co-producing Expedition Unknown, Isla Amelia Gates’s dad recorded an appearance in its four-part special series called Expedition: Back to the Future in 2021.
Other TV productions that have featured Josh include the Beg, Borrow, and Deal reality game show, where he showed up as a contestant, Truly Famous as a starring character, two episodes of Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files and Expedition X. Josh premiered a brand new talk show called Josh Gates Tonight.
In addition to all these, Josh is a shrewd businessman; he launched Ping-Pong Productions – a production company that takes charge of the makings of the series Ghost Nation, including other paranormal TV shows.
He equally does voice-over work as well as reads the audiobook called, A Brother’s Journey written by Time Warner.
Isla Amelia Gates’s Mum is a Known Therapist
Isla Amelia Gates’ mother is Hallie Gnatovich, who currently earns a living as a therapist. However, she was formerly part of the entertainment industry as an actress. During her time in the acting field, Hallie played a starring role as a researcher in Destination Truth between 2008 and 2012, appearing in eight episodes in the second and fifth seasons. She also joined the cast of Archer House, playing Marnie in 2007.
An alum of Oberlin College, Hallie obtained a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family therapy from Alliant University. She launched her therapy firm, Hallie G Therapy, in 2009, and her target group include LGBTQ couples, those in their 20s and 30s, mothers undergoing childcare challenges, writers, and entertainment industry professionals (actor and actresses)
Hallie also worked in paid employment before launching her own therapy company. She was with MedAvante as a consultant for 11 years aiding in the training process for pharmaceutical researchers in DSM symptomology. Other firms where she was employed as a therapist were Jenesse Center and Jewish Family Service.
She was Born after her Parents’ Wedding
Isla Amelia Gates’ parents were already married for four years before she announced her entrance in 2018.
Josh and Hallie met for the first time in 2007 while filming Destination Truth. Then, Hallie was acting as a researcher while Josh was hosting and co-producing the SyFy show. As a researcher, most of Hallie’s roles were accomplished behind the scene; thus, her presence was not felt like that of her spouse.
The duo commenced dating along the line, and in May 2013, Josh decided to pop the big question to his love interest, and needless to say, she said “yes”
The couple didn’t waste time in getting married as they exchanged wedding vows on September 13th, 2014. They were joined in a private ceremony hosted at the Kennebunkport, York, Maine-based Hidden Pond luxury resort.
Their union lasted for the ensuing seven years, ending in divorce, which was finalized on 12th July 2021 when Isla Amelia Gates’ was barely three. Hallie shared the sad news on the 20th of August 2021 via her Instagram handle.
Isla has One Sibling
Isla Amelia Gates is not the only child born to Josh and Hallie, she shares her formative years with one older brother, Owen Indiana Gates. Owen was born on the 12th of February 2016, barely two years after their parents tied the knot in 2014. Isla’s big brother is older than her by two years.
Isla Amelia Gates Lives a Private Life
Josh and Hallie make conscious efforts to keep their children away from the prying eyes of the media and the general public. Both Isla and her big brother are rarely seen out and about town with their parents.
However, we get to see occasional pictures and videos of the Gates kids shared via their dad and mom’s Instagram handles.
Many have speculated that Isla and her brother ended up with their dad since he is the one often sharing stuff about them. However, we still see occasional glimpses of the kids with Hallie. Both Isla and Owen’s faces are always covered in their Instagram pictures.
The TV presenter and producer is often spotted spending holidays and weekends with his kids.
