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.
In 2004, Gal Gadot participated in the Miss Israel beauty pageant, which she won.
In 2005, a week after passing on the crown, Gal Gadot was conscripted into the Israel Defense Forces.
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.
In December 2007, Gal Gadot began working as a spokesmodel for the Israeli clothing brand Castro.
In 2007, Gadot began her acting career with a role in the Israeli television series 'Bubot'.
In 2008, Gadot prepared for the audition for Fast & Furious and signed with Endeavor.
After the film's release in 2009, Gal Gadot made a brief appearance in the TV series Entourage.
In 2009, Gal Gadot achieved wider fame with her supporting role as Gisele Yashar in the Fast & Furious franchise.
In 2010, Gal Gadot was featured as the covergirl on Cosmopolitan and had small roles in Knight and Day and Date Night.
In 2011, Gal Gadot reprised her role as Gisele in Fast Five and appeared on an episode of Asfur.
In 2012, Gal Gadot starred in the Israeli drama Kathmandu, set in Nepal.
In November 2013, Gal Gadot tested for the role of Wonder Woman.
In December 2013, Gadot signed a two-year contract with the Israeli skincare company Carline.
In December 2013, Gal Gadot was confirmed for the role of Wonder Woman in the Batman v Superman movie.
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.
In June 2014, Gadot signed a three-picture deal with Warner Bros. to appear as Wonder Woman.
In 2015, Gal Gadot appeared on Cleo and became the face of Gucci's Bamboo perfume brand.
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.
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.
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.
In 2016, Gadot's breakout role came when she portrayed Wonder Woman in Batman v Superman.
In 2016, Gal Gadot began portraying Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe films.
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.
In 2017, Gadot starred in Wonder Woman, which became a major box office hit, she also reprised the role in Justice League.
In 2017, Gal Gadot was the third-highest-grossing actress, with $1.4 billion in worldwide box office revenue.
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.
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.
In July 2018, Gadot visited Inova Children's Hospital in Annandale, Virginia, dressed as Wonder Woman, bringing joy and surprise to the children.
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.
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.
On 17 January 2020, National Geographic announced "Impact with Gal Gadot," a six-part documentary series executive produced by Gadot and her husband.
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.
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.
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.
In 2021, Gal Gadot starred in Red Notice.
In 2022, Gal Gadot starred in Death on the Nile.
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.
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.
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.
In 2016–2023, Gal Gadot portrayed Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe films.
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."