Gal Gadot, born on 30 April 1985 in Petah Tikva, Israel, is an internationally acclaimed actress, model, and producer best known for portraying Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe films. Raised in Rosh HaAyin, she first gained recognition after winning the title of Miss Israel 2004, which led to her participation in the Miss Universe pageant. Following her pageant success, Gadot served two years in the Israel Defense Forces as a combat trainer, an experience that shaped her discipline and screen presence. She began her acting career with the Israeli TV series Bubot (2007) and made her Hollywood debut as Gisele Yashar in Fast & Furious (2009), a role she reprised in subsequent films of the franchise. Her breakthrough came with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), where she first appeared as Wonder Woman, followed by her solo film Wonder Woman (2017), which became a global phenomenon. Recognized for her talent and influence, Gadot was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2018 and ranked among the world’s highest-paid actresses by Forbes. In 2025, she became the first Israeli actor to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Married to real estate developer Jaron Varsano since 2008, she is a mother of four daughters. With her blend of strength, elegance, and charisma, Gal Gadot has become one of the most admired figures in modern cinema.