Gal Gadot Born: From IDF Soldier to Wonder Woman
Born in Petah Tikva, Israel, Gal Gadot served two years in the Israel Defense Forces before winning Miss Israel and launching an acting career that made her a global star. Her portrayal of Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe became a cultural milestone, delivering the first female-led superhero blockbuster and grossing over $800 million worldwide.
April 30, 1985
41 years ago
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