Interesting Facts about Gal Gadot, Turns Out She Used to be a Babysitter and a Soldier

Kapanlagi.com - Gal Gadot, a model and actress, was born in Israel on April 30, 1985, and raised in Rosh Haayin. She is the daughter of Irit, a teacher, and Michael Gadot, an engineer. Both of her parents were also born in Israel, with her father being a sixth-generation Sabra.

The 38-year-old actress is married to a real estate developer named Israel Yaron Varsano since 2008. The couple has two daughters born in 2011 and 2017.

Recently, they welcomed the birth of their fourth child. Gadot and her husband owned a hotel in Tel Aviv, which they sold to Roman Abramovich in 2015 for USD26 million or equivalent to IDR 385 trillion.

1. Formerly a Nanny

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Before starting her career in acting and modeling, Gal Gadot had experience working as a nanny for a pair of eight-month-old twins. In addition, when she was a teenager, she also worked at a local Burger King restaurant.

2. Crowned Miss Israel at 18

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Gal Gadot entered the Miss Israel pageant without ever imagining victory. However, at the age of 18, she finally won the Miss Israel beauty contest in 2004.

Shortly after, she represented Israel in the Miss Universe contest held in Ecuador the same year.

3. Joining the IDF

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All eligible Israeli citizens are required to serve for two years in the Israel Defense Forces or IDF, including Gal Gadot who joined at the age of 20. The IDF consists of the Israeli army, navy, and air force.

After completing three months of training in the Israeli Defense Forces, Gadot was assigned as a physical fitness instructor in the military unit. Like others, Gal Gadot devoted two years to the IDF before starting her career in the film industry.

4. Obtaining Degrees in Law and Political Science

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After leaving her military career, Gal Gadot enrolled at the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) in Herzliya. She entered to pursue studies in law and international relations.

After completing her first year in college, a casting director contacted her to audition for the character of Camille Montes in the film Quantum of Solace. However, unfortunately, she did not succeed in getting the role.

5. Roles in Several Films

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Gadot chose to get involved in the acting industry after frequently appearing in Israeli television series.

Her international stage career began with her role as Gisele Yashar in the film Fast & Furious in 2009, and she continued to appear in several of its sequels.

Her name skyrocketed when she was chosen by DC to play the lead role in their superhero film, Wonder Woman, released in 2017.

6. Married for over 10 Years

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In 2008, Gal Gadot met her husband, Yaron Varsano, a real estate developer.

There is an interesting story behind this couple's meeting, Gal Gadot revealed to Glamour that she met her husband through a friend at a desert party in Israel.

At that time, Gal Gadot was 21 years old, while Yaron Varsono was ten years older than Gal Gadot. They have been blessed with 4 children.

7. The Unique Meaning of Gal Gadot's Name

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According to Popsugar, Gal Gadot not only has a unique name but also has a special meaning. Gal, her first name, means 'wave' in Hebrew, while Gadot means 'river'. So, Gal Gadot can be interpreted as 'wave river'.

8. Almost Failed to Become an Actress

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Gal Gadot revealed that she had never imagined becoming an actress before. In fact, she almost chose a career as a lawyer instead of pursuing her dream of becoming an actress.

"In the past, my plan was to become a lawyer if everything went according to my wishes," said Gadot.

9. A Feminist

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Gal Gadot, like her character as Wonder Woman which is associated with feminism, is also active as a feminist who often expresses her views. According to her, many people still misinterpret the meaning of feminism.

"Feminism is about equality. I want everyone to have the same opportunity to receive equal pay for the same job," she explained to Glamour.

10. Interested in Motorcycles

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Gal Gadot has been seen riding a Ducati Monster S-2R with a black leather jacket and helmet. In 2015, she also appeared in a television commercial posing on a motorcycle.

Her participation in Fast and Furious shows Gal Gadot's comfort in riding motorcycles. Her love for motorcycles has been openly expressed to the public, and Gadot has even performed personal stunts with motorcycles.

11. What does Gal Gadot mean?

Born on April 30, 1985 in Rosh Haayin, Israel, Gal Gadot is known as an actress and Hollywood model. The name Gal Gadot comes from the Hebrew language and means 'Wave on the Edge of the River.'

12. How many children does Gal Gadot have?

Gal Gadot announced the birth of her fourth child from her marriage to Jaron Varsano, after successfully keeping her pregnancy a secret.

13. What is Gal Gadot's ethnicity?

She revealed that she grew up in a "very Jewish Israeli family environment." The Gadot family has five generations of Ashkenazi Jewish roots from abroad (Poland, Austria, Germany, and Czech Republic). She also has a younger sister named Dana in her family.

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