Gal Gadot

50 Things You Didn’t Know About Gal Gadot

Here are 50 interesting facts you might not know about Gal Gadot, the Israeli actress, model, and former Miss Israel best known for her role as Wonder Woman:

1. Gal Gadot was born on April 30, 1985, in Petah Tikva, Israel.

2. Her first name, “Gal,” means “wave” in Hebrew, and her last name, “Gadot,” means “riverbanks.”

3. She was raised in the city of Rosh HaAyin, Israel.

4. Gal Gadot’s parents are Irit, a teacher, and Michael, an engineer.

5. She is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, with roots in Poland, Austria, Germany, and Czechoslovakia.

6. At 18, she won the Miss Israel beauty pageant in 2004.

7. Following her Miss Israel win, she represented Israel in the Miss Universe pageant, held in Ecuador.

8. After her pageant career, Gal Gadot served two years in the Israel Defense Forces as a combat instructor.

9. She initially planned to study law and international relations at IDC Herzliya college in Israel before pursuing acting.

10. Gal Gadot’s first major acting role was in the Israeli TV series “Bubot” (Dolls) in 2007.

11. She made her Hollywood debut in “Fast & Furious” (2009), playing the role of Gisele Yashar.

12. Gal performed many of her own stunts in the “Fast & Furious” films due to her military background.

13. She reprised her role as Gisele in “Fast Five” (2011) and “Fast & Furious 6” (2013).

14. Before becoming an actress, Gal Gadot worked as a model and was the face of numerous international campaigns, including Gucci, Captain Morgan, and Vine Vera.

15. She auditioned for the role of Bond girl Camille Montes in “Quantum of Solace” but lost the role to Olga Kurylenko.

16. In 2016, Gal Gadot made her debut as Wonder Woman in the film “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.”

17. She trained in various martial arts for the role of Wonder Woman, including swordsmanship, Kung Fu, kickboxing, Capoeira, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

18. Gal Gadot was five months pregnant while filming reshoots for “Wonder Woman” (2017), and her baby bump was digitally removed in post-production.

19. She earned widespread acclaim for her portrayal of Wonder Woman, becoming a symbol of female empowerment.

20. Gal Gadot is a supporter of several charitable causes, including Pencils of Promise, a nonprofit that builds schools and increases educational opportunities in developing countries.

21. In 2018, she was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world.

22. Gal Gadot is a devoted mother to two daughters, Alma (born in 2011) and Maya (born in 2017), with her husband, Yaron Varsano.

23. Her husband, Yaron Varsano, is a real estate developer, and the couple owned a boutique hotel in Tel Aviv, which they later sold to Roman Abramovich.

24. Gal Gadot and Yaron Varsano co-founded Pilot Wave, a production company, in 2019.

25. She was the highest-grossing actress of 2017, largely due to the success of “Wonder Woman.”

26. Gal Gadot speaks Hebrew as her first language and is also fluent in English.

27. She has a passion for motorcycles and owns a Ducati Monster-S2R.

28. In addition to her acting career, Gal Gadot is a trained dancer, having studied jazz and hip-hop for 12 years.

29. She appeared in the music video for Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You,” alongside other influential women.

30. Gal Gadot has been a guest host on “Saturday Night Live” and received positive reviews for her comedic timing.

31. She was initially hesitant to take on the role of Wonder Woman, worried about the impact it would have on her private life.

32. Gal Gadot has said that she admires strong female characters and hopes to continue playing roles that inspire women.

33. She appeared alongside Kate Winslet, Kirsten Dunst, and Aaron Paul in the 2016 short film “Triple 9.”

34. In 2020, she starred in the Netflix action-comedy “Red Notice” alongside Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds.

35. Gal Gadot is an advocate for equal pay in Hollywood and has spoken out about the importance of gender equality in the industry.

36. She was a gymnast in her youth and credits her athletic background with helping her perform physical roles.

37. Gal Gadot has been a fan of superheroes since she was a child, and Wonder Woman was her favorite.

38. She is a self-proclaimed foodie and loves trying new dishes, especially when traveling.

39. Gal Gadot was the first non-American actress to portray Wonder Woman on screen.

40. She was honored with the Rising Star Award at the 2018 Palm Springs International Film Festival.

41. Gal Gadot loves to read and often shares her favorite books on social media, including works by authors like Haruki Murakami and Gabriel García Márquez.

42. She and her husband Yaron Varsano have matching tattoos of each other’s initials.

43. Gal Gadot has a dog named Lola, who often appears in her social media posts.

44. She is a big fan of Beyoncé and has cited the singer as one of her role models.

45. Gal Gadot is a proponent of living a healthy lifestyle and practices yoga, meditation, and mindful eating.

46. She enjoys baking with her daughters and often makes homemade challah bread for Shabbat.

47. Gal Gadot is an advocate for environmental sustainability and supports initiatives to combat climate change.

48. She was awarded the National Board of Review Award for Best Ensemble for her role in “Wonder Woman.”

49. Gal Gadot has expressed interest in directing and producing more films in the future.

50. Despite her fame, Gal Gadot remains deeply connected to her Israeli roots and frequently visits her home country with her family.

These facts provide a deeper look into Gal Gadot’s life, highlighting her journey from Israel to Hollywood stardom, as well as her various talents, passions, and the values she holds dear.