Wonder Woman 1984

National Geographic Presents: IMPACT with Gal Gadot

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Gal Gadot (pronounced [ˈɡal ɡaˈdot]; born 30 April 1985) is an Israeli actress. From 2016 to 2023, Gadot portrayed Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe films. In 2018, she was named one of Time's 100 most influential people and ranked by Forbes as the tenth-highest-paid actress, later rising to third in 2020.
She first gained attention locally after winning the Miss Israel 2004, followed by two years of service in the Israel Defense Forces. During this time, she participated in a Maxim photo shoot that boosted her public profile. She then began modeling and endorsing various brands. She made her television debut in the drama Bubot in 2008, followed by her film debut in a supporting role as Gisele Yashar in Fast & Furious (2009), reprising it in multiple sequels. 
Her breakout role came in 2016, when she portrayed Wonder Woman in Batman v Superman. The success of the film led to her starring in Wonder Woman (2017), which became a major box office hit. She also reprised the role in Justice League (2017) and Wonder Woman 1984 (2020). Since then, she has starred in Red Notice (2021), Death on the Nile (2022), and Heart of Stone (2023). 
Beyond acting, Gadot and her husband have co-founded a film production company, launched a food brand, and invested in Israeli startups.  She is widely celebrated in Israel as a national icon and ambassador. However, her strong support for the Israeli military has sparked both praise and criticism. 



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