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 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.
June 2017: Azrieli Center Tribute
In June 2017, the Azrieli Center in Tel Aviv was illuminated with a message of pride for Gal Gadot ahead of the Israeli premiere of Wonder Woman.
2017: Highest-Grossing Actress
In 2017, Gal Gadot was the third-highest-grossing actress, with $1.4 billion in worldwide box office revenue.
June 2018: Gal Cinema Named in Her Honor
In June 2018, a cinema in Nazareth Illit, Israel, was named "Gal Cinema" in honor of Gal Gadot, aiming to inspire young people.
2018: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2018, Gal Gadot was named one of Time's 100 most influential people.
2020: Forbes Ranking
In 2020, Forbes ranked Gal Gadot as the third highest-paid actress in the world, with annual earnings of $31.5 million.
May 2023: Award for Extraordinary Achievements
In May 2023, Gal Gadot received an award for "extraordinary achievements" at an event celebrating Israel’s 75th Independence Day in Los Angeles.
2023: LifeSaver Award by ELEM/Youth in Distress in Israel
In 2023, Gal Gadot was awarded the LifeSaver Award by ELEM/Youth in Distress in Israel.
December 2024: Recovery Announcement from Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
In December 2024, Gadot shared that she had fully recovered from cerebral venous thrombosis, a rare type of stroke she experienced during her pregnancy. She shared her experience to raise awareness about the condition.
January 2025: Praised as Ambassador for Israel at Golden Globes
In January 2025, Dudi Caspi, Israel's representative to the Golden Globes Association, praised Gal Gadot as "a good ambassador for Israel" on 103FM radio.
