Gal Gadot

Gal Gadot is an Israeli actress, model, and producer, born on April 30, 1985. She is best known for her iconic role as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe films, including Wonder Woman (2017) and Justice League (2017). Her portrayal of the superhero earned her international fame and established her as one of the leading actresses in Hollywood.

Before her acting career, Gadot served in the Israeli Defense Forces for two years, a mandatory service in Israel. She also won the title of Miss Israel in 2004 and went on to pursue a career in modeling before transitioning to acting. Gal Gadot's other notable films include Fast & Furious (2009) and Fast & Furious 6 (2013), where she played Gisele Yashar.

Beyond acting, Gadot is a producer and has worked on various projects, including the Wonder Woman sequel, Wonder Woman 1984 (2020). She is also known for her advocacy on social causes, including gender equality and women's empowerment.

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All my life, I've been working with male directors, which I've really enjoyed. And I'm lucky in that I've worked with men who have a lot of respect for women. But working with a woman is a different experience. It feels like the communication is different.

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For me, it was important Wonder Woman wouldn't be a Goody Two-Shoes. She has a little bit of attitude, and when she fights, she has a smirk on her face. I didn't want her to be polished. I want people to relate to her.

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I think women are amazing for being able to show what they feel. I admire women who do. I think it's a mistake when women cover their emotions to look tough. I say let's own who we are and use it as a strength.

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Wonder Woman is a fighter, better than most, but it's what she fights for that is important. It's her vision of a future of peace and acceptance that makes her the right ambassador for everyone.

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Wonder Woman, she's amazing. I love everything that she represents and everything that she stands for. She's all about love and compassion and truth and justice and equality, and she's a whole lot of woman.

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I want people to have a good impression of Israel. I don't feel like I'm an ambassador for my country, but I do talk about Israel a lot - I enjoy telling people about where I come from and my religion.

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What's so lovely about Wonder Woman is yes, she has the strength and power of a goddess, but she has the heart and mind of a human. So I play her as I think a woman like me would act in the situations she's going through. You treat her as a normal woman who happens to be fantastic and almighty.

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At the end of the day, Wonder Woman is a peace seeker. But when fight arrives, she can fight. She's a warrior, and she enjoys the adrenaline of the fight.

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I feel that I've got the opportunity to set a great role model for girls to look up to a strong, active, compassionate, loving, positive woman, and I think it's so important.

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