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Gal Gadot is an Israeli actress. She gained recognition for portraying Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe films (2016–2023). In 2018, Gadot was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world and ranked by Forbes as the tenth–highest-paid actress, later rising to third-highest in 2020. In 2025, she became the first Israeli actor to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Born 30 April 1985 · Q185654
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s Bazaar that the near-death experience made her more grateful and present in her life, reminding herself daily to slow down and go at her own pace. She also went public with the experience to help raise awareness. Influences Gadot has expressed admiration for Penélope Cruz, particularly for her courage, individuality, and confidence in embracing her identity. She appreciates how Cruz
I told them that I wanted to be able to show the stronger side of women. I didn’t want to do the obvious role that you see in Hollywood most of the time, which is the heartbroken girl who’s waiting to be rescued by the guy, blah, blah, blah.
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“s Bazaar that the near-death experience made her more grateful and present in her life, reminding herself daily to slow down and go at her own pace. She also went public with the experience to help raise awareness. Influences Gadot has expressed admiration for Penélope Cruz, particularly for her courage, individuality, and confidence in embracing her identity. She appreciates how Cruz”
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Yahoo: Mark Your Calendars, Gal Gadot’s Latest Action Movie Is Just Days Away
The News International: Gal Gadot reveals why her latest character's biggest fear feels all too familiar
Yardbarker: Gal Gadot credits motherhood for making her more 'vulnerable' on screen
Received the 2026 Genesis Prize for her wartime support and stated that she would donate her $1 million prize to organizations that "help Israelis heal, rebuild, and recover after October 7"
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Published video “Gal Gadot Accepts the Hollywood Icon Award | Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai”.
AAP rated the claim “Photos show damage to Gal Gadot's Hollywood star.” False. The vandalised star in the images does not belong to Gal Gadot..
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fact checker rated the claim “Gal Gadots star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was destroyed just hours after being placed!” misleading.
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Lead Stories rated the claim “Picture shows Gal Gadot's Hollywood Walk of Fame star destroyed” Trump's Star.
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Portrayed the Evil Queen in Snow White and Gemma Donati in In the Hand of Dante
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“I told them that I wanted to be able to show the stronger side of women. I didn’t want to do the obvious role that you see in Hollywood most of the time, which is the heartbroken girl who’s waiting to be rescued by the guy, blah, blah, blah.”
Gadot appeared in Julian Schnabel’s film In the Hand of Dante as Gemma Donati, alongside Oscar Isaac as Nick Tosches / Dante Alighieri and other lead actors
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Became the first Israeli actor to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
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On 5 February 2024, during her eighth month of pregnancy with her fourth daughter, Ori, Gadot was diagnosed with cerebral venous thrombosis, a rare type of stroke that accounts for less than 3% of all strokes, after suffering from an intense headache.
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USA Today rated the claim “Gal Gadot joined the Israeli army amid the 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict” False.
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The Quint rated the claim “The image is recent and shows actor Gal Gadot carrying a signboard that said "Zionism is the new Nazism."” False.
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Snopes rated the claim “In August 2023, Disney canceled the upcoming live-action "Snow White" movie starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot.” Labeled Satire.
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“Oréal that it was to have greater control over her career, noting that she does not prefer to wait for opportunities to come to her. Since then, she has shared teasers for different projects—some got mixed reactions, but none have been released. In November 2021, the couple launched Goodles, a mac and cheese brand co-founded with”
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Gadot made uncredited cameo appearances, her two final outings, as Wonder Woman in Shazam
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In a 2023 interview with L'Officiel, Gadot talked about her struggles with impostor syndrome, often doubting how her work would be received.
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The couple invested in Safe School, an Israeli startup founded by Doron Herman, which provides educational content focused on social issues for children and teenagers
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Following several attacks, including the Bnei Brak and Tel Aviv shooting attacks, Gadot faced criticism from Israeli media and fans for staying silent
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Variety reported that Gadot earned $5 million for her role in Death on the Nile, making her the film’s highest-paid star
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Published video “One of my favorite clips from Red Notice”.
Published video “Watch Ryan, DJ and myself describe each other to a sketch artist”.
Published video “Wanna see my favorite Red Notice bloopers?”.
Published video “Gal Gadot x Goodles - Making Mac & Cheese”.
Published video “Red Notice - official trailer”.
Published video “Don't believe anything these guys tell you”.
Published video “IMPACT episode 4: "Coming home" | National Geographic Presents: IMPACT with Gal Gadot”.
Published video “IMPACT episode 6: "Na Ponta dos Pé" | National Geographic Presents: IMPACT with Gal Gadot”.
Published video “IMPACT episode 5: "Killer Red Fox" | National Geographic Presents: IMPACT with Gal Gadot”.
Became the brand ambassador for Smartwater, a division of Coca-Cola
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VOA rated the claim ““Which Hollywood [expletive] thought it would be a good idea to cast an Israeli actress as Cleopatra (a very bland looking one) instead of a stunning Arab actress like Nadine Njeim? And shame on you, Gal Gadot. Your country steals Arab land & you’re stealing their movie roles...”” False.
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Forbes ranked Gadot as the third highest-paid actress in the world, with annual earnings of $31
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Gadot purchased a penthouse in a gated community in Malibu, from former Miss Universe Bui Simon
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Gadot clashed with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the status of Israel's Arab minority after Netanyahu's remark that Israel is a "nation-state" for Jews only
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Gadot starred in commercials alongside Hot's popular stars, promoting the brand's "Israeli pride" campaign
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Awarded Time 100 (2018).
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Revlon named Gadot its global ambassador for its "Live Boldly" campaign
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Gadot was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world and ranked by Forbes as the tenth–highest-paid actress, later rising to third-highest in 2020
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Reebok announced an endorsement deal with Gadot, reported to be worth $10 million (NIS 34 million)
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PolitiFact rated the claim “"Gal Gadot reportedly earned $300,000 for Wonder Woman, while Henry Cavill, as Superman, earned $14 million for Man of Steel."” Poor sourcing.
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For the General Assembly of the Jewish Federations, then-President Reuven Rivlin was invited by Gadot to the premiere of Justice League, a film in which she stars
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Gadot starred in a solo film for her character, Wonder Woman, which was paid $300,000
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Isabel Feinstein of The Jerusalem Post praised Gadot as a powerful example of "soft power" for Israel, highlighting how her rise to global fame offers the "Jewish state" a unique opportunity for positive international ex
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“too serious and smart to be an actress”
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Gadot, fellow Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter, DC Entertainment President Diane Nelson, director Patty Jenkins and U
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Was offered the lead role in the Hollywood remake of Ben-Hur (2016) but had to decline due to scheduling conflicts with Batman v Superman
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Gadot officially debuted as Wonder Woman in the superhero film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
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“It was demanding because you give up your freedom for two years, but there is something special in giving back to your community.”
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It was sold to Russian oligarch and politician Roman Abramovich for INS 100 million (approximately $26 million)
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Forbes Israel ranked her 49th on their list of "The Most Powerful Women in Israel" and 38th on their list of "Influential Women"
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Returned to the Fast & Furious franchise, reprising her character in Fast & Furious 6, where she performed some of her own stunt work in the film
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Gadot signed a two-year deal with skincare brand Carline
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Castro CEO Gabi Rotter noted that Gadot was not widely known when she was chosen but was the "perfect fit to represent Israeli beauty"
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Starred the Israeli drama, Kathmandu
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Gadot reprised her role as Gisele in Fast Five
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Gadot had small roles in the action-adventure comedy Knight and Day, playing Naomi, the date of Tom Cruise’s character, in which she also speaks Hebrew
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Gadot walked the runway for Castro's collection and continued modeling for the brand regularly through 2015
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Gadot reflected on her success saying, "I can't believe this happened to me
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During a weekend off from filming Fast & Furious 4, the couple went to Napa Valley, where Varsano proposed to Gadot
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Gadot signed with Endeavor, becoming the only Israeli represented by the agency
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Followed by her film debut in a supporting role as Gisele Yashar in Fast & Furious (2009), reprising it in multiple sequels (2011–2023)
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Following the Maxim "Women of the Israel Defense Forces" photoshoot, Gadot's public image gained significant attention, leading her to promote various products, appear in numerous advertisements, and was featured in seve
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While still serving, Gadot appeared in Maxim's "Women of the Israel Defense Forces" photo shoot, which was later featured on the cover of the New York Post
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Studied at Reichman University, bachelor's degree (2007).
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While she was still serving in the Israeli Army
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Gadot was briefly linked to Israeli swimmer Eithan Urbach
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A week after passing on the crown, Gadot was conscripted into the Israel Defense Forces
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Won Miss Israel (2004).
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With some speculating about eating disorders, claims she dismissed as rooted in unrealistic beauty standards
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Gadot's army enlistment was postponed six months, so her mother encouraged her to enter a beauty pageant
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At age eight, Gadot and her family moved to the Givat Tal neighborhood of Rosh HaAyin, where she grew up, in what she described as a "very Jewish, Israeli family environment"
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Born 1985-04-30.
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Oréal that it was to have greater control over her career, noting that she does not prefer to wait for opportunities to come to her. Since then, she has shared teasers for different projects—some got mixed reactions, but none have been released. In November 2021, the couple launched Goodles, a mac and cheese brand co-founded with
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