Gal Gadot is a well-known name in Israel and around the world for her beauty queen title and striking roles in movies like Fast and Furious and Wonder Woman. She was not always interested in fame, but now she is considered to be one of the most expensive action stars in Hollywood. Gal Gadot has a mix of Polish, Austrian, German, and Czech ancestry, with Jewish heritage. She is known for her beauty and intelligence, having spent 12 years practicing dance and dreaming of becoming a choreographer. However, her life took an unexpected turn when she participated in Miss Israel at the age of 18. At that time, she had recently graduated from high school and had some free time before joining the army. Her mother suggested that she send photos and try for the contest, although she did not expect to win. However, with her eye-catching beauty, height of 1.78m, intelligence and sharpness, she was crowned Miss Israel. Gal Gadot was surprised by her victory, as she never imagined becoming a beauty queen.
Gal Gadot, known for her role as Wonder Woman in the movie franchise, was crowned Miss Israel in 2004. This title allowed her to represent her country at the Miss Universe pageant held in the same year. Despite being afraid of winning the crown again, she participated in the event with a clear strategy in mind. Gadot deliberately arrived late to rehearsals and chose not to wear appropriate clothing for breakfast events, hoping to diminish her chances of winning. Additionally, when facing questions from judge Paula Abdul, she avoided them by claiming her English was not proficient enough. Eventually, her journey at Miss Universe ended the way she had planned, allowing her to continue as an aspiring actress.
After participating in beauty pageants, the hybrid rose took a break and spent two years serving in the Israel Defense Forces. Then, she went on to study law in her hometown. In 2008, a casting director invited her to audition for the role of a “Bond girl” in the movie “Quantum of Solace.” Although she attended the casting session, she wasn’t interested in the role. She even shared with W magazine that she was not an actress and had never considered acting or appearing in English-language films. The role eventually went to Olga Kurylenko.
Gal Gadot didn’t have any passion for being a beauty queen or an actress earlier. However, she was offered an audition for the character of Gisele in the highly successful movie franchise Fast Furious and got selected for it. This performance helped her make her way to Hollywood, which she had never even thought of before. In Hollywood, the dominance of female power on the big screen is evident.
Gal Gadot, who had previous military experience and a good understanding of weaponry, was given the opportunity to play a role in the film Fast & Furious in 2009. Her stunning beauty and impressive action scenes as Gisele captured the attention of audiences and continued to impress in the sequels, Fast Five (2011) and Fast & Furious 6 (2013). She performed dangerous stunts herself, expressing her desire to use guns, ride motorcycles, and fly through the air without the use of a stunt double in a 2013 interview.
The Israeli rose became popular in Hollywood after being featured in the Fast and Furious movie franchise. In 1985, a female student played an impressive role in the series which caught the attention of Warner Bros. Director Zack Snyder personally reached out to the actress to audition for the role of Wonder Woman. Despite facing many challengers, Gal Gadot was selected to become the “warrior goddess” of the DC cinematic universe. Initially, she faced criticism for her appearance as it did not match the busty and fiery original comic book character. However, Gadot responded by stating that according to legend, Amazon warrior women only had one side of their chests exposed so that it wouldn’t interfere with their archery. She also asserted that she represented the new world’s version of Wonder Woman.
Gal Gadot has proven herself to be the perfect fit for the role of Wonder Woman. She is constantly practicing and honing her skills for filming to bring high-quality and realistic action scenes to the audience. She first appeared as Wonder Woman in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” and stood out alongside the two male leads. Her portrayal of a powerful and strong goddess has left a lasting impression on audiences. To prepare for the role, she has learned various subjects such as fencing, kungfu, kickboxing, and Capoeira martial arts.
Gal Gadot rose to fame with her portrayal of Wonder Woman in the blockbuster hit of the same name in 2017. The movie was a major feminist statement, featuring a female superhero that took the world by storm and earned over 822.3 million USD, making it one of DC’s highest-grossing solo films. Director Patty Jenkins praised Gadot for embodying the perfect Wonder Woman, stating that she is both pure and innocent while also retaining intelligence and sharpness. Just like her character, Gal Gadot is beautiful, kind, and strong.
Despite the fact that the second installment of Wonder Woman didn’t perform well at the box office because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Gal Gadot’s performance in the movie was still highly praised. In 2020, the 36-year-old actress reprised her iconic role in Wonder Woman 1984 and also served as a producer for the film. She continues to impress audiences with her captivating fight scenes and the commanding presence of a goddess who embodies strength and righteousness. With her return to the franchise, Gal Gadot has become an esteemed Hollywood star rather than just an up-and-coming action heroine. Her salary for her role in Wonder Woman 1984 reportedly reached $10 million, which is 33 times higher than what she earned for the first film. This substantial increase demonstrates how much her position and status have changed over the years.
Gal Gadot’s portrayal of Wonder Woman catapulted her to the ranks of Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses. She is now one of the most expensive female stars in Hollywood, ranking 3rd on Forbes’ list of highest-paid actresses in 2020, earning a whopping $31.5 million. As she turns 36 in 2021, Gal has several exciting projects in the works, including “Death on the Nile” and “Red Notice”. Fans are also eagerly anticipating her portrayal of Cleopatra in a forthcoming movie.
When she’s not saving the world as a superhero on the big screen, Gal is leading a busy life as a wife and mother. She is married to Israeli real estate developer Yaron Varsano and they have two daughters together. Gal is known to be a “superhero” in her own home, juggling her busy filming schedule with family commitments and supporting her husband’s business endeavors while also providing him with emotional support.
Gal Gadot, the Jewish actress who became famous for her role in “Wonder Woman,” has been married to Yaron Varsano for 13 years. Despite being at the peak of her fame, Gadot says that she always focuses on her family. When she found out she had secured the lead role in “Wonder Woman,” she immediately called her husband to share the good news. During their conversation, she also told him that she wanted to have another baby. Although he was initially hesitant given the potential impact on her career, Gadot ultimately decided to pursue her desire to have another child. She even filmed part of “Wonder Woman” while pregnant with her second child. Despite the challenges this posed, she still managed to complete all of her scenes and stunts while adhering to strict safety regulations. Director Patty Jenkins recalls how impressed she was with Gadot’s commitment and perseverance during filming, saying, “in a skimpy outfit in the freezing cold weather, she was still there with everyone and fulfilled all the requests from the film crew.”
Despite being a highly-paid Hollywood action star, Gal Gadot holds her family as her top priority. The actress believes that success in her career should also be balanced with personal growth. She compares herself to a kite, wherein the higher she flies, the more she needs a string to keep her grounded. As she achieves more accomplishments, she desires to maintain equilibrium in her personal life to focus on what matters the most – her family. Gal Gadot opened up about this perspective in an interview with Vogue.