Gibbons was born in Hartsville, South Carolina, the daughter of Jean and Carlos Gibbons, who was a former state superintendent of education as well as antique shop owner.
Gibbons was born in Hartsville, South Carolina, and grew up in Irmo, South Carolina, a suburb of Columbia. She is daughter of Jean and Carlos Gibbons, who was a former state superintendent of education as well as antique shop owner.