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.'

Irit Gadot has a daughter named Gal. Have you heard of her?

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.

But Gadot 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.