Gal Gadot was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2018 by Time magazine.
Recently, Gal Gadot was recognized by Time magazine as one of the top 100 most influential people in the world. Gal Gadot is not just a famous model and actress, but also known for her social activism and clean reputation without any scandals. As a result, it’s easy to understand and well-deserved for Gal to be on this prestigious list. Additionally, Gal Gadot has a background as a former Miss Israel.
In 2004, Gal Gadot was crowned Miss Israel and remarkably, she was only 18 years old at the time. In addition, Gal Gadot recently took to Instagram to express her disbelief and confusion as to why she was chosen to become a beauty queen back then.
Furthermore, the name Gal Gadot holds a beautiful meaning behind it.
In Hebrew, the name “Gal” means “waves,” and the surname “Gadot” translates to “riverbank.” With a heritage that includes Czech, Polish, Austrian, and German ancestry, Gal Gadot boasts a unique and captivating appearance, making her one of the most beautiful women in the world. Interestingly, she also served in the Israel Defense Forces for two years.
Taking responsibility and obligation to her homeland, Gal Gadot became a soldier in the Israel Defense Forces when she was 20 years old. She shared that, “Enlisting in the IDF is an obligation for Israeli citizens. Two years in the military is for the country, not for yourself anymore. At that time, you will sacrifice your own freedom to serve.” Gal also pursued a degree in Law and International Relations while attending university.
After winning the title of Miss Israel in 2004, Gal Gadot pursued studies in law and international relations at university. During an interview with W magazine, she admitted that she may have been too serious to become an actress. Gal Gadot’s first role was in the 2009 installment of The Fast and The Furious franchise.
Gal played the role of weapon specialist Gisele Yashar and appeared in two consecutive installments of the franchise – Fast Five and Fast Furious 6. During an interview with Real Style Network, she revealed that she independently performed all the action sequences in both movies, which was a truly amazing experience for her. Additionally, Gal also participated in the film Wonder Woman when she was five months pregnant.
During the filming of Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot was pregnant with her second daughter, Maya, and even performed some dangerous scenes. Director Patty Jenkins shared with EW that “she was pregnant while filming a superhero movie. Despite having to wear costumes in cold weather and being required to do a lot, Gal still happily completed her work.” Gadot has a small but happy family.
In September 2008, Gal Gadot tied the knot with businessman Yaron Versano. The lovely couple is blessed with two daughters: Alma, born in 2011, and Maya, who came into this world six years after her older sister. Gal Gadot has also revealed that her husband is very supportive and always stands by her during tough times, which may be one of the reasons why she has become one of Hollywood’s most famous stars. Additionally, it’s interesting to note that Gal Gadot was once a model for Gucci.
That’s Gucci and their perfume brand “Bamboo” sponsoring rising stars in 2016, and of course, the Israeli beauty was handpicked as a spokesperson.
10. She once owned a five-star hotel in Israel.
The character of Wonder Woman in the movie portrays a successful female entrepreneur, and Gal Gadot herself has an impressive lifestyle. She and her husband were co-owners of the luxurious 5-star Varsano hotel in Tel Aviv, Israel. However, the hotel was sold to a Russian businessman in 2015 for a whopping $26 million.