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.
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.
The Golden Globes released a statement saying that Gadot and all other presenters were allowed to wear any political or social symbols they chose.
"Yesterday, we received a sign of life from Liri - a sign that sharpened the pain that Liri, along with 99 other hostages, has been held captive in Hamas tunnels for over 450 days," Gadot wrote.
“Anything that has delicious food and brings people together, I love” Gadot said, regarding growing up in Israel and celebrating the holiday.
Gadot said that after suffering debilitating headaches for weeks, she underwent an MRI and was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery.
Palestinian Campaign for the Academic & Cultural Boycott of Israel condemned Marvel and Disney for casting Israeli actresses in two upcoming movies.
Gadot will play a lawyer whose son has been kidnapped. Her character must run all over London, carrying out demands from a mysterious caller who has taken her child.
Gadot will play a lawyer whose son is kidnapped. Her character must run all over London, carrying out demands from a mysterious caller who has taken her child.
In the photo, Gadot’s husband, Jaron Varsano, holds their daughter, Daniella, 3, while Gadot cradles their youngest child, Ori, who arrived eight months ago.
Amid rising antisemitism and the ongoing hostage crisis, President Isaac Herzog and Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot discuss resilience, hope, and the power of unity.
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