Gal Gadot
Gal Gadot is an Israeli actress and model, born in Rosh Ha'ayin on 30 April 1985. Having won the title of Miss Israel in 2004, at age 18, she subsequently traveled to Ecuador to represent Israel at the Miss Universe. She failed, however, to garner a spot in the top 15, but she caught the attention of Israeli and European agencies and companies and worked on a long line of advertising campaigns. After serving in the IDF from age 20-20, Gadot decided to shift her focus to acting, and her role in the fourth segment of the Fast and Furious films catapulted her to fame. In 2013, Gadot was cast as Wonder Woman in the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice film which is due to be released in May 2016. Gadot is married to Israeli businessman Yaron Varsano and the couple have a daughter called Alma.
Gal Gadot, Pulp Fiction producer to be honored at Jerusalem Film Festival
“Choosing Gal Gadot as the guest of honor for the 42nd edition is natural and self-evident,” said the festival organizers.
TV time: ‘Fountain’ fizzles and ‘Fireflies’ buzz
'Baby killer': Gal Gadot's star on Hollywood Walk of Fame vandalized
London's Met Police arrest five pro-Palestinian protesters targeting Gal Gadot
Gal Gadot encourages Yuval Raphael before the Eurovision final
Speaking in Hebrew, Gadot told Raphael: “Celebrate your creation, it’s a creation of love and of so much light.”
Protesters disrupt the set of Gal Gadot's new movie in London
Police were called, but it wasn’t known whether any arrests were made.
Lebanon bans Snow White because of Gal Gadot
Gadot's previous films, including Wonder Woman and Death on the Nile, were also banned in Lebanon.
Gal Gadot’s role in Snow White sparks renewed Arab boycott calls
Arab organizations renew calls to boycott Disney’s Snow White over Gal Gadot’s role, citing her support for Israel, as the film struggles at the box office.
Gadot’s a bad gal, but ‘Snow White’ is bland - film review
While a few live-action remakes have been good – Aladdin was probably the most fun – I think most children will always prefer the cartoon versions, and so will a lot of adults.
Gal Gadot receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
“I’m just a girl from a town in Israel and could have never imagined such a moment,” Gadot said.
Disney scales down premiere for new Gal Gadot film, Snow White
Whatever happens with Snow White, it seems that Gadot, who survived the health crisis and has spoken out about the importance of women taking care of themselves, can handle it.
'My name is Gal, and I'm Jewish': Gal Gadot speaks on Jewish pride, fighting antisemitism
"But we can't hold our breaths and pray or beg for support from people, groups, community that don't want to be there for us," she said. "We need to be there for ourselves."
Jewish and Israeli presence felt at Oscars
This year's broadcast had fewer symbols about the Israel-Hamas conflict than last year, but some acceptance speeches mentioned the hostages in Gaza and antisemitism.
Gal Gadot to be a presenter at the 97th Academy Awards
The announcement of Gadot’s participation comes following her appearance at the Golden Globes in January, where she also presented an award.
Gal Gadot, Gwyneth Paltrow and other celebs salute the hostage release
While many celebrities celebrated the release of Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari, Israel's critics were silent on the women's plight and newly returned freedom.
