Gal Gadot's rise from law student to supermodel to movie star

Take our photo tour to see how the Israeli actress catapulted to superhero status.

by Michael d'Estries | Friday, June 9, 2017

by Michael d'Estries
Friday, June 9, 2017

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Gal Gadot poses in front of her 'Wonder Woman' likeness at the 2017 premiere of the film at Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Critics are calling the film 'the most inspiring superhero movie in years.'

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Class, intelligence and strength

Israeli actress Gal Gadot may not have been a household name, but that all changed when she broke cinematic history in the Wonder Woman film. Everyone seems to agree that the 5-foot-10 former supermodel was the perfect choice to portray the Amazonian warrior princess.

The 32-year-old is not only one of Hollywood's most promising rising stars, she's also one of the most physical. From performing her own stunts to tackling swordplay and martial arts, this is one actress whose brains, beauty and strength offers up a rare cinematic triple threat. In other words, this is the Wonder Woman we've been waiting for.

Want to know more? Take a brief look at some other aspects of Gal Gadot's life and career.