Gal Gadot is an Israeli actress, producer and former model, born in 1985. Brought to prominence by the Fast & Furious saga and then known worldwide for her role as Wonder Woman, she is one of the major figures of Hollywood superhero cinema.
Gal Gadot(1985 — ?)
Gal Gadot
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Key Facts
- Born on April 30, 1985, in Petah Tikva (Israel)
- Crowned Miss Israel in 2004
- Served two years of military service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as a combat instructor
- Appeared in the Fast & Furious saga starting in 2009 (as Gisele)
- Played Wonder Woman on screen starting in 2016, with the eponymous film in 2017
Works & Achievements
As Gisele Yashar, this was her breakthrough in Hollywood.
Her first on-screen portrayal of Wonder Woman.
Her signature role, a huge critical and commercial success that made her a global star.
A film bringing together the main superheroes of the DC universe.
A highly anticipated sequel, released in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
One of Netflix's biggest hits, in which she was also increasingly active as a producer.
An adaptation of Agatha Christie's famous detective novel.
A Disney production in which she plays the Evil Queen.
Anecdotes
Before becoming a movie star, Gal Gadot completed her two years of mandatory military service in the Israeli army (the IDF) as a sports and combat instructor. This physical training helped her a great deal later on when filming her action scenes. When the director of Fast & Furious learned that she had served in the army, it worked in her favor in landing the role.
When she auditioned for Wonder Woman, the studio kept everything secret: Gal Gadot didn't even know which character she was reading for! It was only afterward that she learned she would be playing one of the most famous superheroines in the world.
During the Justice League reshoots in 2017, Gal Gadot was several months pregnant. The crew had to get creative: they used digital effects and adapted her costume so that it wouldn't show on screen.
In 2017, Wonder Woman, directed by Patty Jenkins, became a huge success and one of the highest-grossing films ever directed by a woman at the time. It was praised for placing a superheroine at the center of a major Hollywood blockbuster.
In March 2020, during the Covid-19 lockdown, Gal Gadot gathered celebrities to sing John Lennon's song “Imagine” remotely. The intention was to offer comfort, but the video was widely mocked — a perfect example of a good intention that lands badly on social media.
Primary Sources
Only love can truly save the world. So I stay. I fight, and I give... for the world I know can be.
Day six of self-quarantine... this virus has affected the entire world, no matter who you are. We are all in this together, and we will get through it together.
The director presents Gal Gadot as an actress who is at once strong, determined, and deeply warm—someone who has become the face of Wonder Woman for an entire generation.
Key Places
City where Gal Gadot was born in 1985.
City where she grew up before launching into modeling and film.
City where she lived and where she owned, with her husband, a boutique hotel.
Heart of the film industry where her international career was built.
One of the major British studios where part of Wonder Woman was filmed.
Typical Objects
Wonder Woman's iconic weapon, a golden lasso said to force anyone caught in it to tell the truth; the central accessory of her most famous character.
The gear of the warrior Amazon that she wielded on screen, after months of combat training.
The red, gold, and blue outfit that became a true icon of superhero cinema.
A green backdrop used on film sets, onto which sets and digital effects are later added by computer.
The uniform she wore during her two years of mandatory military service in Israel.
Won in 2004, it marks the very first step of her rise to fame.
Horseback riding was part of the intensive training she undertook to play an Amazon.
Tools through which, like the stars of the 21st century, she communicates directly with tens of millions of followers.
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Daily Life
Morning
When preparing for an action film, her days often begin with intensive training: weightlifting, martial arts, swordsmanship and horseback riding. For Wonder Woman, she trained for several months even before shooting began.
Afternoon
The afternoon takes place on set, in front of green screens and surrounded by a large technical crew. She does take after take, and sometimes stunts, in costume.
Evening
In the evening, she returns to her family life with her husband Yaron Varsano and their daughters. During promotional periods, her evenings are devoted to premieres and interviews.
Food
To physically handle action roles, she follows a protein-rich diet suited to physical exertion, overseen by athletic trainers.
Clothing
Day to day, she dresses casually; on red carpets, she wears gowns by major fashion designers. On screen, she remains chiefly associated with Wonder Woman's armor.
Housing
She divides her life between Israel and the United States, in the Los Angeles area. With her husband, she has notably owned a boutique hotel in Tel Aviv.
Historical Timeline
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Liens externes & ressources
Références
Œuvres
Fast & Furious
2009
Wonder Woman
2017
Wonder Woman 1984
2020
Red Notice
2021
Mort sur le Nil
2022
