Gal Gadot, the winner of Miss Israel 2004, has conquered Hollywood with her powerful and determined roles. However, when she is not dressed as a superhero, she faces the hectic life of a typical mother in Los Angeles.
The female actress currently resides in a hilltop mansion in Hollywood, a location chosen by many celebrities for its privacy. However, Gal Gadot always feels like she doesn’t belong here. In an interview with Vogue magazine’s May issue, she expressed her longing for the life she had in Tel Aviv, Israel – a place with friends, parents, and a beautiful beach just a few steps away.
Nowadays, Gal Gadot needs to drive for about an hour if she wants to go out and buy essentials. Her new life demands that she carefully plan everything, especially with her busy filming schedule as a Hollywood star. With Gal Gadot’s free-spirited personality, having to adapt to a new lifestyle has been challenging for her in the early days of her career in Hollywood.
Every day, Gal Gadot accompanies her 9-year-old daughter to school before heading to the gym to start her workout. Occasionally, she would wait for her daughter at a nearby café, where she would read books or work. She rarely misses out on activities for parents, such as reading stories to students or attending lectures. On her way, she would make phone calls to her parents or friends living in Israel. They often advise Gal to slow down, to dedicate more time to herself, and not to push herself too hard.
Gal Gadot reflects on the idea that life always involves trade-offs. However, she prioritizes her family over her career. When she was offered the role of Wonder Woman, her first instinct was to call her husband and share the happy news. In that moment of joy, she expressed her desire to have another child. This decision may seem risky for a blossoming Hollywood actress who has worked hard for many years. Gadot likens herself to a kite, where the higher she flies, the more she yearns for a strong tether to the ground. She wants to ensure a balance in her life. Alongside her career, she believes in focusing on other important aspects, especially her family.
Since 2016, the character Wonder Woman has completely transformed Gal Gadot’s life. Success came quickly and overwhelmingly to the Israeli actress, almost like a dream. The blockbuster from DC Studios earned over 800 million USD at the global box office, setting a record for a female-led superhero film at that time.
However, many fans understand that Gal Gadot took a lot of time to achieve her sweet success. At the age of 18, she entered the entertainment industry with the Miss Israel competition and became the national representative competing at Miss Universe 2004 – where she made her first impression in the hearts of fans worldwide.
She spent two years serving in the national military, working as a physical trainer for the soldiers. This job provided her with practical experience to apply to future action projects. After completing her military service, she enrolled in law school in her hometown and pursued a career in fashion modeling.
One day, Hollywood contacted Gal Gadot’s representative and invited her to audition for the role of a “Bond girl” in “Quantum of Solace”. Although she wasn’t selected for the film, she left a strong impression on the casting director. This person later helped Gal Gadot secure a role in “Fast & Furious”, which was a significant stepping stone in her career.
For Gal Gadot, Wonder Woman holds more meaning than just a typical entertaining film. “Diana (Wonder Woman’s real name) is a deity who believes in making humanity better. Many young girls are drawn to that character. The film instills courage in them to bring about change,” she told Vogue. The film also requires Gal Gadot to become a real-life “hero”. The actress actively participates in gender equality activities in Hollywood. In 2016, the United Nations invited Gal Gadot and the character of Wonder Woman to be honorary ambassadors for their women’s empowerment initiatives.