Gal Gadot
Israeli Actress and Producer
🌍 Israeli · Born April 30, 1985
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Gal Gadot is an Israeli actress, producer, and former fashion model who rose to international prominence for her portrayal of Diana Prince in the DC Extended Universe. Born in Petah Tikva and raised in Rosh HaAyin, Gadot won the Miss Israel beauty pageant in 2004 at the age of 18 and represented her country in Miss Universe. Following her pageant success, she served two years of mandatory military service in the Israel Defense Forces as a combat fitness instructor. After studying law and international relations at IDC Herzliya, Gadot made her international feature film debut as Gisele Yashar in the action blockbuster Fast & Furious in 2009, performing many of her own stunts in subsequent installments. In 2016, she made her first appearance as Wonder Woman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, followed by the critically acclaimed standalone hit Wonder Woman in 2017, Justice League, and Wonder Woman 1984. She has since starred in major Hollywood blockbusters including Red Notice, Death on the Nile, and Heart of Stone. Beyond acting, Gadot co-founded the production company Pilot Wave alongside her husband Yaron Varsano and was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2018.
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Crowned Miss Israel
Won the 54th Miss Israel beauty pageant and represented Israel at the Miss Universe 2004 competition in Ecuador.
Enlisted in the Israel Defense Forces
Began two years of mandatory military service in the IDF, serving as a combat fitness instructor.
Married Yaron Varsano
Married Israeli real-estate developer and businessman Yaron Varsano.
Hollywood Debut in Fast & Furious
Landed her breakthrough international film role as Gisele Yashar in Fast & Furious.
Debuted as Wonder Woman
First portrayed Diana Prince / Wonder Woman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Starred in Wonder Woman
Lead the standalone superhero film Wonder Woman, which became a global box-office smash.
Co-founded Pilot Wave
Launched the film and television production company Pilot Wave alongside husband Yaron Varsano.
Received Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Became the first Israeli actor to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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