Career Timeline of Gal Gadot: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Gal Gadot

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

Gal Gadot is an Israeli actress globally recognized for her portrayal of Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe. She initially rose to prominence after winning Miss Israel in 2004 and served two years in the Israeli Defense Forces. Her acting career began with the Israeli TV series Bubot in 2007. Gadot gained further recognition through a Maxim photo shoot and secured a significant role as Gisele Yashar in the Fast & Furious franchise starting in 2009, solidifying her position in Hollywood before her breakthrough as Wonder Woman.

2004: Miss Israel Pageant

In 2004, Gal Gadot participated in the Miss Israel beauty pageant, which she won.

2004: Miss Israel Win and Miss Universe Participation

In 2004, Gal Gadot was crowned Miss Israel and represented Israel in the Miss Universe pageant in Ecuador.

2005: Enlistment into the Israel Defense Forces

In 2005, a week after passing on the crown, Gal Gadot was conscripted into the Israel Defense Forces.

July 2007: Maxim Photo Shoot

In July 2007, Gal 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.

December 2007: Spokesmodel for Castro

In December 2007, Gal Gadot began working as a spokesmodel for the Israeli clothing brand Castro.

2007: Role in 'Bubot'

In 2007, Gadot began her acting career with a role in the Israeli television series 'Bubot'.

2008: Fast & Furious Audition

In 2008, Gadot prepared for the audition for Fast & Furious and signed with Endeavor.

2009: Entourage Appearance

After the film's release in 2009, Gal Gadot made a brief appearance in the TV series Entourage.

2009: Fast & Furious Franchise

In 2009, Gal Gadot achieved wider fame with her supporting role as Gisele Yashar in the Fast & Furious franchise.

2010: Cosmopolitan Covergirl and Film Roles

In 2010, Gal Gadot was featured as the covergirl on Cosmopolitan and had small roles in Knight and Day and Date Night.

2011: Fast Five and Asfur Appearance

In 2011, Gal Gadot reprised her role as Gisele in Fast Five and appeared on an episode of Asfur.

2012: Israeli Drama Kathmandu

In 2012, Gal Gadot starred in the Israeli drama Kathmandu, set in Nepal.

November 2013: Wonder Woman Audition

In November 2013, Gal Gadot tested for the role of Wonder Woman.

December 2013: Carline Spokesmodel Contract

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

December 2013: Wonder Woman Casting

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

2013: Fast & Furious 6

In 2013, Gadot returned to the Fast & Furious franchise, reprising her character in Fast & Furious 6, where she performed some of her own stunt work.

June 2014: Warner Bros. Deal

In June 2014, Gadot signed a three-picture deal with Warner Bros. to appear as Wonder Woman.

July 2014: Wonder Woman Unveiling at Comic-Con

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

2015: Cleo Appearance and Gucci Deal

In 2015, Gal Gadot appeared on Cleo and became the face of Gucci's Bamboo perfume brand.

July 2016: Joins "Israel Creates Wonder Women" Campaign

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

October 2016: Wonder Woman as Honorary Ambassador at the UN

On 21 October 2016, Gal Gadot, along with fellow Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter and others, attended the United Nations to mark Wonder Woman's designation as the "Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls". This initiative, intended to promote UN Sustainable Development Goal No. 5, faced protests and was discontinued on 16 December.

2016: Ben-Hur Scheduling Conflicts

In 2016, 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.

2016: Breakout Role

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

2016: Wonder Woman Debut

In 2016, Gal Gadot began portraying Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe films.

2016: Wonder Woman Debut and Other Roles

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 at the time.

November 2017: Justice League Release

In November 2017, Gal Gadot reprised her role as Wonder Woman in the ensemble film "Justice League", marking her third appearance in the DC Extended Universe.

2017: Wonder Woman Film

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

2017: Highest-Grossing Actress

In 2017, Gal Gadot was the third-highest-grossing actress, with $1.4 billion in worldwide box office revenue.

January 2018: Advocating for Gender Equality in Hollywood

In January 2018, Gal Gadot spoke about Hollywood's cultural shift towards gender equality, deeming it necessary and overdue. She also wore black at the Golden Globes to support the Time's Up movement, emphasizing the event's powerful and inspiring impact.

January 2018: Revlon Global Brand Ambassador

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.

July 2018: Visiting Children's Hospital as Wonder Woman

In July 2018, Gadot visited Inova Children's Hospital in Annandale, Virginia, dressed as Wonder Woman, bringing joy and surprise to the children.

May 2019: Supporting Ill Children in Los Angeles

In May 2019, Gadot supported a "Reach Out Association" initiative, joining 25 ill children on a trip to Los Angeles. She had breakfast with them at their hotel and answered their questions.

October 2019: Pilot Wave Production Company Formed

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

January 2020: Impact with Gal Gadot Announced

On 17 January 2020, National Geographic announced "Impact with Gal Gadot," a six-part documentary series executive produced by Gadot and her husband.

December 2020: Wonder Woman 1984 Release

In December 2020, Gal Gadot returned as Wonder Woman in "Wonder Woman 1984", which was released both in theaters and on HBO Max, earning her a reported $10 million.

April 2021: Impact with Gal Gadot Premieres

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

November 2021: Goodles Launch and Red Notice Release

In November 2021, Gal Gadot and her husband launched Goodles, a mac and cheese brand. That same month, she also starred in the Netflix film "Red Notice" alongside Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds.

2021: Red Notice

In 2021, Gal Gadot starred in Red Notice.

2022: Death on the Nile

In 2022, Gal Gadot starred in Death on the Nile.

April 2023: Hosting Holocaust Remembrance Day Event

In April 2023, Gadot hosted a special Holocaust Remembrance Day event at her Hollywood home, as part of the "Zikaron BaSalon" tradition. She welcomed Holocaust survivors and Hollywood guests, reflecting on the power of people to do good.

April 2023: Tiffany & Co. Ambassador

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.

November 2023: Organizing Screening of 'Bearing Witness'

In November 2023, Gadot organized a screening of the Israeli film "Bearing Witness," which shows the violence of Hamas. The event, to which 120 people were invited, faced criticism for overlooking the situation in Palestine and serving those promoting war.

2023: Wonder Woman Films

In 2016–2023, Gal Gadot portrayed Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe films.

2023: Heart of Stone

In 2023, Gal Gadot starred in Heart of Stone.

September 2024: Launching 'Voice of the People' Initiative

In September 2024, Gadot joined Israeli President Isaac Herzog in launching the "Voice of the People" initiative. The initiative is aimed at fostering global Jewish unity amidst rising antisemitism and the "ongoing hostage crisis."

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