Career Timeline of Gal Gadot: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Gal Gadot made an impact.
Gal Gadot is an Israeli actress best known for her role as Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe films. Her portrayal of the iconic superhero brought her international fame and critical acclaim. In 2018, she was recognized as one of Time's 100 most influential people. Gadot has also been recognized as one of the highest-paid actresses. Her accomplishments have led her to become the first Israeli actor to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2025, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
2004: Winning Miss Israel
In 2004, Gal Gadot won the Miss Israel pageant, gaining local attention.
2005: Conscription into the Israel Defense Forces
In 2005, Gal Gadot was conscripted into the Israel Defense Forces, where she served as a combat trainer.
July 2007: Featured in Maxim's 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 and boosted her public profile.
2007: Public image gained significant attention
In 2007, 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 feature in several magazines.
2008: Signing with Endeavor
After filming wrapped, Gal Gadot signed with Endeavor, becoming the only Israeli represented by the agency, and later signed with ICM agency and One management in 2008.
2008: Television debut in Bubot
In 2008, Gal Gadot made her television debut in the Israeli drama Bubot, marking her entry into acting.
2009: Reflection on success after Fast & Furious release
After Fast & Furious was released in 2009, Gal Gadot reflected on her success, attributing it more to luck than intelligence.
2009: Film debut in Fast & Furious
In 2009, Gal Gadot made her film debut in a supporting role as Gisele Yashar in Fast & Furious.
2010: Runway for Castro's Summer Collection fashion show
In 2010, Gadot walked the runway for Castro's summer collection fashion show at Tel Aviv Port.
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.
2011: Reprising role as Gisele in Fast Five
In 2011, Gal Gadot reprised her role as Gisele in Fast Five, emphasizing that giving Gisele a Mossad background allowed for character development across multiple films.
2012: Returned to the runway for Castro's annual fashion show
After welcoming her first child, Gadot returned to the runway for Castro's annual fashion show in 2012.
2012: Ranked second on Forbes Israel's list of top-earning models
By 2012, 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 Israeli drama, Kathmandu
In 2012, Gal Gadot starred in the Israeli drama, Kathmandu, set in Nepal.
May 2013: Turned down a role in Disney film
In May 2013, Gal Gadot revealed that she was offered a role in a Disney film but turned it down due to the requirement of shaving her head.
November 2013: Testing for the role of Wonder Woman
In November 2013, Variety reported that Gal Gadot, along with other actresses, had tested for the role of Wonder Woman.
December 2013: Signed contract with Carline
In December 2013, Gadot signed a two-year contract with the Israeli skincare company Carline.
December 2013: Confirmation for Wonder Woman role
In December 2013, Gal Gadot was confirmed for the role of Wonder Woman in the untitled Batman v Superman movie.
2013: Increased earnings due to brand endorsements and Fast & Furious
In 2013, Gadot's earnings rose to NIS2.4 million (approximately US$650,000), driven largely by brand endorsements and her role in 'Fast & Furious'.
2013: Turned down Faora-Ul role in Man of Steel
In 2013, Gal Gadot turned down the role of Faora-Ul in 'Man of Steel' due to her pregnancy.
2013: Promoted Fast & Furious 6 and walked for Castro's winter collection.
In 2013, after promoting Fast & Furious 6, Gadot once again graced the runway for Castro's winter collection.
June 2014: Signed 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.
2015: Walked for Castro's Hipster Shanty summer collection
In 2015, Gadot walked for Castro's "Hipster Shanty" summer collection.
2015: Became the face of Gucci Bamboo
In 2015, Gal Gadot became the face of Gucci Bamboo.
2015: Runner-up for role of Imperator Furiosa
In 2015, Gal Gadot recalled being the runner-up for the role of Imperator Furiosa in Mad Max: Fury Road, which ultimately went to Charlize Theron.
July 2016: Joining the "Israel Creates Wonder Women" Campaign
In July 2016, Gadot joined the "Israel Creates Wonder Women" campaign by Israeli female master's students in communications to rebrand Israel by highlighting its strong women.
2016: Wonder Woman portrayal in DC Extended Universe films
In 2016, Gal Gadot began portraying Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe films, a role that significantly boosted her career.
2016: Reflection on Wonder Woman audition
In a 2016 Variety interview, Gal Gadot described the audition process for Wonder Woman as super intensive and nerve-racking.
November 2017: Reprised role in Justice League and alleged verbal abuse by Joss Whedon
In November 2017, Gal Gadot reprised her role as Wonder Woman in the film 'Justice League'. During production, she alleged that director Joss Whedon verbally abused her and threatened her career.
2017: Positive Online Comments and High Rankings
In 2017, Gal Gadot received 95% positive online comments ahead of Wonder Woman's release and was ranked as the most beloved Israeli globally. Forbes Israel ranked her 35th on their list of "Influential Women", and ranked 53rd on Forbes "30 Under 30 list". She also topped FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World" list and became the third highest-grossing actress of 2017, earning $1.4 billion worldwide.
2017: Starring in Wonder Woman and Justice League
In 2017, Gal Gadot starred in Wonder Woman, a major box office hit, and reprised her role in Justice League.
2017: Starred in a solo film for her character, Wonder Woman
In 2017, Gal Gadot starred in a solo film for her character, Wonder Woman, which was paid $300,000.
January 2018: Hollywood's Shift Towards Gender Equality and #WeRemember Campaign
In January 2018, Gadot highlighted Hollywood's shift towards gender equality in an interview with Women's Wear Daily and joined the #WeRemember campaign to preserve the memory of the Holocaust.
July 2018: Visit to Inova Children's Hospital as Wonder Woman
In July 2018, Gadot visited children at Inova Children's Hospital in Annandale, Virginia, dressed as Wonder Woman, bringing joy and support to the young patients.
2018: Pilot Wave Production company development
In 2018, Gal Gadot and her husband began developing Pilot Wave, their film production company.
2018: Appearance in Maroon 5's Girls Like You music video
In 2018, Gal Gadot appeared in the music video for Maroon 5's song "Girls Like You" featuring Cardi B.
2018: Endorsement deal with Reebok and controversy with Huawei
In 2018, Reebok announced an endorsement deal with Gadot, and she became a brand ambassador for Huawei, leading to controversy after she tweeted a promotional video using an Apple device.
May 2019: Supporting Ill Children's Trip to Los Angeles
In May 2019, Gadot joined a "Reach Out Association" initiative to support 25 ill children on a special trip to Los Angeles, where she visited them at their hotel, sharing breakfast and answering their questions.
October 2019: Formation of Pilot Wave
In October 2019, Gadot formed a film and television production company, Pilot Wave, with her husband Jaron "Yaron" Varsano.
2019: Starred in commercials alongside Hot's popular stars
In 2019, Gadot starred in commercials alongside Hot's popular stars, promoting the brand's "Israeli pride" campaign.
2019: Left the agency
In 2019, Gal Gadot left the ADD agency on good terms.
2019: Discussion of Gadot's 'Soft Power' Influence on Israel's Image
In 2019, discussions arose regarding Gal Gadot's role as a symbol of Israel's "soft power." Some believe that her global fame positively influences Israel's image, while others question the measurable and lasting effects of this influence.
January 2020: National Geographic announced Impact with Gal Gadot
In 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', released both in theaters and on HBO Max.
2020: Forbes Ranking as Third Highest-Paid Actress
In 2020, Forbes ranked Gadot as the third highest-paid actress in the world, with annual earnings of $31.5 million, marking a significant milestone in her career.
2020: Forbes' tenth-highest-paid actress
In 2020, Forbes ranked Gal Gadot as the tenth-highest-paid actress, showcasing her financial success in the film industry. She later rose to third in 2020.
2020: Starring in Wonder Woman 1984
In 2020, Gal Gadot starred in and co-produced Wonder Woman 1984.
April 2021: Premiere of Impact with Gal Gadot
In April 2021, 'Impact with Gal Gadot', the six-part documentary series executive produced by Gadot, premiered across National Geographic's digital and social platforms.
November 2021: Launched Goodles mac and cheese brand
In November 2021, Gadot and her husband launched Goodles, a mac and cheese brand.
November 2021: Starred in Red Notice on Netflix
In November 2021, Gal Gadot starred alongside Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds in the Netflix action comedy film 'Red Notice'.
2021: Became brand ambassador for Smartwater
In 2021, Gal Gadot became the brand ambassador for Smartwater, a division of Coca-Cola.
May 2022: Support for Noa Kirel in Eurovision
In May 2022, Gal Gadot publicly expressed her support for Noa Kirel, Israel's representative in the Eurovision semi-final, referring to Kirel as a "unicorn".
November 7, 2022: Honored at Israeli Culture & Arts (ICA) Awards
On November 7, 2022, Gadot was honored at the Israeli Culture & Arts (ICA) Awards by the America-Israel Cultural Foundation (AICF) for her significant contributions to film.
2022: Invested in Safe School
In 2022, Gadot and her husband invested in Safe School, an Israeli startup focused on educational content for children and teenagers.
2022: Co-starred in Death on the Nile
In 2022, Gal Gadot co-starred in the mystery film 'Death on the Nile', receiving mixed reviews for her performance.
2022: Death on the Nile Salary
In 2022, Variety reported that Gadot earned $5 million for her role in Death on the Nile. She was the highest-paid star in the movie.
April 2023: Became ambassador of Tiffany & Co.
In April 2023, Gadot became the new ambassador of Tiffany & Co., and was honored to cut the ribbon at the brand's new Fifth Avenue store in New York.
April 2023: Hosting Holocaust Remembrance Day Event at Her Home
In April 2023, Gadot hosted a special Holocaust Remembrance Day event at her Hollywood home as part of the "Zikaron BaSalon" tradition, welcoming Holocaust survivors and Hollywood guests to share testimonies.
May 2023: Award for Extraordinary Achievements at Israel's 75th Independence Day
In May 2023, Gadot received an award for "extraordinary achievements" at an event celebrating Israel's 75th Independence Day in Los Angeles, where she expressed pride in her Israeli heritage and emphasized strengthening ties between Israelis and Americans.
May 2023: Surprising Children from "Lend a Hand" Organization at Universal Studios
In May 2023, Gadot surprised children from the "Lend a Hand" organization during a visit to Universal Studios in Los Angeles, bringing joy and support to the young attendees.
November 2023: Advocacy and screening of Bearing Witness
In November 2023, Gal Gadot continued her advocacy by organizing a screening of 'Bearing Witness', an Israeli film showing the violence of Hamas, though she did not attend the screening, which was criticized by some as propaganda.
2023: LifeSaver Award by ELEM/Youth in Distress in Israel
In 2023, Gadot was awarded the LifeSaver Award by ELEM/Youth in Distress in Israel, recognizing her contributions and impact.
2023: Cameo appearances and lead role in Heart of Stone
In 2023, Gal Gadot made cameo appearances as Wonder Woman in 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' and 'The Flash'. She also played the lead role in Netflix's action film 'Heart of Stone'.
2023: Starring in Heart of Stone
In 2023, Gal Gadot starred in and co-produced Heart of Stone.
2023: End of Wonder Woman portrayal in DC Extended Universe films
In 2023, Gal Gadot's portrayal of Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe films concluded.
2023: Reflection on Starting Pilot Wave
In a 2023 interview, Gadot reflected on the decision to start Pilot Wave with her husband, emphasizing her desire to control her own destiny.
September 2024: Launch of "Voice of the People" initiative
In September 2024, Gal Gadot joined Israeli President Isaac Herzog in launching the "Voice of the People" initiative, aimed at fostering global Jewish unity amidst rising antisemitism and the "ongoing hostage crisis".
March 2025: Anti-Defamation League Certificate of Appreciation
In March 2025, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) awarded Gadot a "Certificate of Appreciation" for her strong stance against anti-Semitism and hatred, and her support for Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.
2025: Support for Those Affected by California Wildfires
In 2025, Gadot voiced her support for those affected by the California wildfires in Los Angeles, showing solidarity and concern for the community.
2025: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2025, Gal Gadot became the first Israeli actor to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a significant achievement in her career.
2025: Portrayal of the Evil Queen in Snow White
In 2025, Gal Gadot portrayed the Evil Queen in Snow White.
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