Gal Gadot's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Gal Gadot.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals

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).

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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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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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."

June 2017: Azrieli Center in Tel Aviv Illuminated in Gadot's Honor

On June 1, 2017, the Azrieli Center in Tel Aviv was illuminated in Gal Gadot's honor ahead of the Israeli premiere of Wonder Woman. The towers displayed the message: "We are proud of you, Gal Gadot, our Wonder Woman."

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.

June 2018: Cinema Named "Gal Cinema" in Honor of Gadot

In June 2018, amid an Arab boycott of Gal Gadot, a cinema in the northern Israeli town of Nazareth Illit was named "Gal Cinema" in her honor to inspire young people.

2018: Named one of Time's 100 most influential people

In 2018, Gal Gadot was named one of Time's 100 most influential people.

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

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

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.

May 2023: Gadot Receives Award for Achievements at Israel's Independence Day Celebration

In May 2023, Gal Gadot received an award for "extraordinary achievements" at an event celebrating Israel's 75th Independence Day in Los Angeles.

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.

December 2024: Recovery and Awareness

In December 2024, Gal Gadot confirmed her full recovery from cerebral venous thrombosis and shared her experience to raise awareness about the condition.

March 2025: Gadot Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Amidst Protest

In March 2025, Gal Gadot officially received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the first Israeli actor to receive the honor. The ceremony was disrupted by both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters.

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.