Career Timeline of Gal Gadot: Major Achievements and Milestones

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From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Gal Gadot made an impact.

Gal Gadot is an Israeli actress who achieved global fame for her role as Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe films. Her performance led to significant recognition, including being named one of Time's 100 most influential people in 2018 and ranking among the highest-paid actresses by Forbes. She is set to be the first Israeli actor to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2025. Gadot's success has solidified her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

2004: Miss Israel 2004

In 2004, Gal Gadot won the Miss Israel competition, gaining local attention.

2004: Winning Miss Israel and Participating in Miss Universe

In 2004, Gal Gadot won the Miss Israel pageant at the Haifa Congress Center, receiving a Citroën C3 car. She then represented Israel in the Miss Universe pageant in Ecuador.

2005: Conscription into the Israel Defense Forces

In 2005, a week after passing on the Miss Israel crown, Gal Gadot was conscripted into the Israel Defense Forces, where she served as a combat trainer.

July 2007: Appearance in Maxim's "Women of the Israel Defense Forces" photo shoot

In July 2007, Gal Gadot appeared in Maxim's "Women of the Israel Defense Forces" photo shoot, which was featured on the cover of the New York Post as part of a campaign to promote Israel.

2007: Attention after Maxim Photoshoot and Promotion of Products

In 2007, following the Maxim "Women of the Israel Defense Forces" photoshoot, Gal Gadot's public image gained significant attention, leading her to promote various products, appear in advertisements, and feature in magazines. She landed an international campaign for Prada Ellis perfume.

2008: Audition and Preparation for Fast & Furious

In 2008, Gal Gadot auditioned for Fast & Furious and worked with Israeli coach Orit Shar to prepare for the role, impressing director Justin Lin.

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2008: Television Debut in Bubot

In 2008, Gal Gadot made her television debut in the Israeli drama Bubot.

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2009: Film Debut in Fast & Furious

In 2009, Gal Gadot made her film debut in a supporting role as Gisele Yashar in Fast & Furious.

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2009: Appearance in Entourage

In 2009, after the release of Fast & Furious, Gal Gadot made a brief appearance in the TV series Entourage, portraying Lisa.

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2010: Small Roles in Knight and Day and Date Night

In 2010, Gal Gadot had small roles in the action-adventure comedy Knight and Day and the action comedy Date Night.

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2010: Runway Walk for Castro's Summer Collection

In 2010, Gal Gadot walked the runway for Castro’s summer collection fashion show at Tel Aviv Port.

2011: Reprising Role in Fast Five

In 2011, Gal Gadot reprised her role as Gisele in Fast Five, and the decision was made to give Gisele a Mossad background.

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2012: Return to Runway after Welcoming First Child

After welcoming her first child, Gal Gadot returned to the runway for Castro's annual fashion show in 2012.

2012: Ranking on Forbes Israel's List of Top-Earning Models

In 2012, Gal Gadot ranked second on Forbes Israel's list of top-earning models, with earnings of NIS 1.3 million (approximately US$350,000).

2012: Starring in Kathmandu

In 2012, Gal Gadot starred in the Israeli drama Kathmandu, set in Nepal, earning around US$800 per day of filming.

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November 2013: Testing for Wonder Woman Role

In November 2013, Variety reported that Gal Gadot, along with other actresses, had tested for the role of Wonder Woman.

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December 2013: Signing Contract with Carline

In December 2013, Gal Gadot signed a two-year contract with the Israeli skincare company Carline, becoming their spokesmodel.

December 2013: Confirmation for Wonder Woman Role

In December 2013, Gal Gadot was confirmed for the role of Wonder Woman in the Batman v Superman movie, directed by Zack Snyder.

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2013: Reflection on Maxim Photo Shoot

In 2013, Gal Gadot reflected on her Maxim photo shoot experience, stating that her job as a model is to take pictures in a bathing suit and there is nothing provocative about it.

2013: Returning to Fast & Furious 6

In 2013, Gal Gadot returned to the Fast & Furious franchise, reprising her character in Fast & Furious 6 and performing some of her own stunt work.

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2013: Increased Earnings Driven by Endorsements and Fast & Furious Role

In 2013, Gal Gadot's earnings rose to NIS2.4 million (approximately US$650,000), driven largely by brand endorsements and her role in Fast & Furious.

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2013: Runway Walk for Castro's Winter Collection

In 2013, after promoting Fast & Furious 6, Gal Gadot walked the runway for Castro’s winter collection.

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June 2014: Three-Picture Deal with Warner Bros.

In June 2014, Gal Gadot signed a three-picture deal with Warner Bros. to appear as Wonder Woman, reportedly earning $300,000 per film.

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July 2014: Wonder Woman Unveiling at Comic-Con

In July 2014, Gal Gadot's portrayal of Wonder Woman was unveiled at Comic-Con during the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice panel.

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2015: Ranked on Forbes Israel's List of Influential Women

In 2015, Forbes Israel ranked Gal Gadot 49th on their list of "The Most Powerful Women in Israel" and 38th on their list of "Influential Women."

2015: Becoming the Face of Gucci Bamboo

In 2015, Gal Gadot became the face of Gucci Bamboo.

2015: Walking for Castro's Hipster Shanty Summer Collection

In 2015, Gal Gadot walked for Castro’s "Hipster Shanty" summer collection.

July 2016: Gadot Joins Campaign to Rebrand Israel

In July 2016, Gal Gadot joined a campaign by Israeli female master’s students in communications to rebrand Israel by highlighting its strong women.

October 2016: Gadot and Others Appear at UN for Wonder Woman Designation

On October 21, 2016, Gal Gadot, along with fellow Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter, DC Entertainment President Diane Nelson, director Patty Jenkins and U.N. Under-Secretary-General Cristina Gallach appeared at the United Nations to mark Wonder Woman's designation as its "Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls".

2016: Debut as Wonder Woman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and roles in Triple 9 and Criminal

In 2016, Gal Gadot debuted as Wonder Woman in 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice', receiving praise for her performance. She also appeared in 'Triple 9' and co-starred in 'Criminal', describing the latter as her most challenging project to date.

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2016: Portrayal of Wonder Woman

In 2016, Gal Gadot gained recognition for portraying Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe films.

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2016: Declining Role in Ben-Hur Remake

In 2016, Gal Gadot was offered the lead role in the Hollywood remake of Ben-Hur but had to decline due to scheduling conflicts with Batman v Superman.

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2016: Breakout Role in Batman v Superman

In 2016, Gal Gadot's breakout role came when she portrayed Wonder Woman in Batman v Superman.

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2016: Reflection on Wonder Woman Audition

In a 2016 Variety interview, Gal Gadot described the audition process for Wonder Woman as "super intensive, nerve-racking, a long roller coaster."

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November 2017: Release of Justice League and Allegations Against Joss Whedon

In November 2017, Gal Gadot reprised her role as Wonder Woman in 'Justice League', her third DC Extended Universe installment. During production, she alleged that director Joss Whedon verbally abused her and threatened her career, leading her to report the matter to Warner Bros.

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2017: Positive Online Comments and Rankings

Ahead of Wonder Woman's 2017 release, Gal Gadot received 95% positive online comments, and ranked 35th on Forbes Israel's list of "Influential Women," and ranked 53rd on Forbes "30 Under 30 list." That same year, she became the third highest-grossing actress, earning $1.4 billion worldwide.

2017: Starring in Wonder Woman and Justice League

In 2017, Gal Gadot starred in Wonder Woman, which became a major box office hit. She also reprised the role in Justice League.

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2017: Recalling Audition for Camille Montes

In a 2017 interview with W Magazine, Gal Gadot recalled her initial reaction to the role of Camille Montes in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace, feeling too serious and smart to be an actress due to her studies.

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January 2018: Named Global Brand Ambassador for Revlon

In January 2018, Gal Gadot was named the global brand ambassador for Revlon’s "Live Boldly" campaign, encouraging women to embrace passion, strength, and optimism.

January 2018: Critique of Gadot's Media Portrayal and Recognition

In January 2018, Jenny Singer critiqued the media's portrayal of Gadot, especially on the cover of Vanity Fair, arguing that she is often reduced to a sex object. Also in January 2018, Time magazine named Gadot one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

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July 2018: Gadot Visits Children's Hospital as Wonder Woman

In July 2018, Gal Gadot surprised children at Inova Children's Hospital in Annandale, Virginia, by visiting them dressed as Wonder Woman.

2018: Pilot Wave Production Company Founded

In 2018, Gal Gadot and her husband began developing Pilot Wave, a film and television production company. This venture reflects Gadot's desire to control her own destiny in the industry.

2018: Endorsement Deal with Reebok and Huawei

In 2018, Reebok announced an endorsement deal with Gal Gadot. She also became a brand ambassador for Huawei, which led to controversy when she tweeted a promotional video using an Apple device.

May 2019: Gadot Supports Ill Children's Trip to Los Angeles

In May 2019, Gal Gadot joined a "Reach Out Association" initiative to support 25 ill children on a special trip to Los Angeles, visiting them at their hotel.

October 2019: Formation of Pilot Wave

In October 2019, Gal Gadot and her husband Jaron Varsano formed a film and television production company called Pilot Wave, aiming to have more control over her career and projects.

2019: Starring in Commercials for Hot

In 2019, Gal Gadot starred in commercials promoting Hot's “Israeli pride” campaign.

2019: Gadot as an Example of Soft Power for Israel

In 2019, The Australian Jewish News highlighted that Gal Gadot is often seen as a more effective ambassador for Israel than its diplomats, given her global fame.

January 2020: Announcement of Impact with Gal Gadot

On 17 January 2020, National Geographic announced 'Impact with Gal Gadot', a six-part documentary series executive produced by Gadot that highlights young women overcoming adversity.

March 2020: "Imagine" online performance

In March 2020, Gal Gadot and other celebrities performed an online version of John Lennon's "Imagine" to raise morale during the COVID-19 pandemic, which received backlash for being perceived as an ineffective response.

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December 2020: Release of Wonder Woman 1984

In December 2020, Gal Gadot returned as Wonder Woman in 'Wonder Woman 1984', released both in theaters and on HBO Max due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film received mixed reviews.

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2020: Forbes Ranks Gadot as Third Highest-Paid Actress

In 2020, Forbes ranked Gal Gadot as the third highest-paid actress in the world, with annual earnings of $31.5 million.

2020: Starring in Wonder Woman 1984

In 2020, Gal Gadot starred in Wonder Woman 1984, a film she also co-produced.

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2020: Ranked by Forbes as the third-highest-paid actress

In 2020, Gal Gadot was ranked by Forbes as the third-highest-paid actress.

April 2021: Premiere of Impact with Gal Gadot

In April 2021, the six-part documentary series 'Impact with Gal Gadot', executive produced by Gadot, premiered across National Geographic's digital and social platforms.

November 2021: Launch of Goodles

In November 2021, Gal Gadot and her husband launched Goodles, a mac and cheese brand, with the goal of offering a healthier alternative to traditional boxed mac and cheese.

November 2021: Starring in Red Notice on Netflix

In November 2021, Gal Gadot starred in the Netflix action comedy film 'Red Notice' alongside Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds. While the film had strong viewership, it received negative reviews from critics.

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2021: Brand Ambassador for Smartwater

In 2021, Gal Gadot became the brand ambassador for Smartwater, a division of Coca Cola.

2021: Starring in Red Notice

In 2021, Gal Gadot starred in Red Notice.

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November 7, 2022: Gadot Honored at Israeli Culture & Arts Awards

On November 7, 2022, Gal Gadot was honored at the Israeli Culture & Arts (ICA) Awards by the America-Israel Cultural Foundation (AICF), recognizing her significant contributions to film.

2022: Investment in Safe School

In 2022, Gal Gadot and her husband invested in Safe School, an Israeli startup providing educational content focused on social issues for children and teenagers.

2022: Co-starring in Death on the Nile

In 2022, Gal Gadot co-starred in the mystery film 'Death on the Nile' alongside Kenneth Branagh and Armie Hammer. Her performance received mixed reviews, and the film was banned in Tunisia, Kuwait, and Lebanon due to her support for Israel.

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2022: Gadot's Salary for 'Death on the Nile' Reported

In 2022, Variety reported that Gal Gadot earned $5 million for her role in Death on the Nile, making her the highest-paid star in the movie.

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April 2023: New Ambassador of Tiffany & Co.

In April 2023, Gal Gadot became the new ambassador of Tiffany & Co. and cut the ribbon at the brand's new Fifth Avenue store in New York.

April 2023: Gadot Hosts Holocaust Remembrance Day Event

In April 2023, Gal Gadot hosted a special Holocaust Remembrance Day event at her Hollywood home, welcoming Holocaust survivors.

November 2023: Gadot Organizes Screening of 'Bearing Witness'

In November 2023, Gadot organized a screening of Bearing Witness, an Israeli film showing the violence of Hamas, which faced criticism from Jewish Voice for Peace.

2023: Wonder Woman in DC Extended Universe films

In 2023, Gal Gadot finished portraying Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe films.

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2023: Cameo Appearances and Starring in Heart of Stone

In 2023, Gal Gadot made uncredited cameo appearances as Wonder Woman in 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' and 'The Flash', and returned to the 'Fast & Furious' franchise in 'Fast X'. She also played the lead role in Netflix's 'Heart of Stone', a project developed through her company, Pilot Wave. While Gadot found it empowering, the film received mostly negative reviews.

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2023: Starring in Heart of Stone

In 2023, Gal Gadot starred in Heart of Stone, which she co-produced.

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2023: Gadot Awarded LifeSaver Award by ELEM/Youth in Distress

In 2023, Gal Gadot was awarded the LifeSaver Award by ELEM/Youth in Distress in Israel.

May 2024: Advocacy for Eden Golan

In May 2024, Gal Gadot publicly supported Eden Golan, Israel's Eurovision representative, which led to a loss of one million Instagram followers despite her continued promotion of Golan.

September 2024: Launch of "Voice of the People" initiative

In September 2024, Gal Gadot collaborated with Israeli President Isaac Herzog to launch the "Voice of the People" initiative to promote global Jewish unity amidst rising antisemitism and the hostage crisis.

January 2025: Praise for Gadot as Ambassador for Israel at Golden Globes

In January 2025, Dudi Caspi praised Gal Gadot as "a good ambassador for Israel" during a radio interview about the Golden Globes.

January 2025: Participation in '#BringOnTheLight' campaign and Golden Globes controversy

In January 2025, Gal Gadot joined Noa Tishby’s "#BringOnTheLight" campaign. Later that month, she faced backlash for not wearing a yellow ribbon pin at the 2025 Golden Globes, but she clarified she wore a yellow ring to raise awareness for the hostages' plight.

February 2025: Harper's Bazaar Spain interview on peace and anti-war stance

In February 2025, Gal Gadot expressed her hope for a diplomatic resolution to the Israel-Gaza war in an interview with Harper's Bazaar Spain, emphasizing her anti-war stance and the importance of love over hate.

March 2025: ADL Awards Gadot for Stance Against Anti-Semitism

In March 2025, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) awarded Gal Gadot a "Certificate of Appreciation" for her strong stance against anti-Semitism and hatred, and her support for Israel and Jewish communities.

2025: Gadot Voices Support During California Wildfires

During the 2025 California wildfires, Gadot voiced her support for those affected by the fires in Los Angeles.

2025: Co-starring in Disney's Snow White Remake

In 2025, Gal Gadot co-starred as the Evil Queen in Disney's remake of Snow White.

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