How Gal Gadot Went From Israeli Army to Miss Universe to Wonder Woman | Screen Tests | W Magazine

Gal Gadot begins by gushing about her cinematic crush on "The Princess Bride" and Atreyu in "The NeverEnding Story" before telling the true story of how she went from the Israeli Army to Miss Universe beauty pageant to her superhero role in DC movies "Batman v Superman", "Wonder Woman", and "Justice League".

At the age of 18, Gadot entered the Miss Israel beauty pageant and won. From there, the model competed for the title of Miss Universe but didn't want to win. She purposely pretended she couldn't speak English to judge Paula Abdul.

Gadot thought she was too serious to be an actress. Instead, she studied law and international relations, but when she started going to castings, she realized "acting is so much more fun".

Finally, Gadot recounts the near-forgotten memory of her first kiss when she was 16 and the backlash over her being named Wonder Woman.



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How Gal Gadot Went From Israeli Army to Miss Universe to Wonder Woman | Screen Tests | W Magazine

[charleybreusch]

Army, pageant queen, studied law, mum, actress - she really is wonder woman <3 is there anything she cant do?!

[SuperVip]

People go to the pageant and dying to won while Gal was afraid that she would win again ... hahaha xD

[londonb]

Most comic book fans didn't want her to be Wonder Woman at first because she looked 'too cute' and was really skinny simply not looking the part. But after being cast she gained the muscle mass weight, shaping her body into a more curvaceous strong one making her look sexy and badass. Plus her Wonder Woman acting is on point. Made everyone swallow their nasty words. So happy she got the part.

[vcrpnff]

She has such a beautiful smile. Lights up the room

[umangjain]

She became a beauty pageant queen by accident. How much more badass could one be?

[ElleLuchia]

Haha "I must remember my first kiss, what am I? A guy?" 😂

[ddjjj]

DAMN! WHAT A GENETICALLY BLESSED PERSON SHE IS 😍😍😍😍😍

[AdamTheGame]

this makes me love her more. Lol I think not knowing the origin of Wonder woman before actually makes her a better role for it because the first movie she's just an amazonian and learning who she is as a person and as she grows as an actress and the character its almost as if she really is her. evolution. That's how Hugh Jackman was with wolverine. He never read the comics or anything so the same thing I just described happened with Hugh. He evolved into the character as he continued his career as Logan. I think Wonder Woman is going to be amazing. I can't wait.

[thubelihlezondi]

The "her boobs are too small" argument hasn't died down, there are still assholes who can't seem to let it go. It was weird seeing it then and it's still surprising seeing the arguments about her body now. Its as if there's no evidence that she has owned the role, when we know she has, being one of the best parts of Batman v Superman.

[michelle]

She was Miss Israel, served in the Israeli army, was a dancer for 12 years, studied fucking law, oh and she's Wonder Woman? Are you sure she's not Zeus' daughter?

[peltit]

Her face is so perfectly crafted, probably the most beautiful I've ever seen.
Her smile and accent are so cute.
I wish this video would be in color tho.

[dyceyy]

Words literally can't describe what I feel when I see her face

[espair]

The moment she died in Fast and Furious was the moment I stopped liking F&F

[kianam]

She is so interesting. Don't think I've seen any actress so complex and multidimensional. Perfect for wonderwoman

[mathieutorres]

She puts an entire new meaning to the word Beauty.

[issyc]

Gal Gadot is so positive and an amazing actor!

[bibilove]

She has really strong features that are great for this role. The fact that she was soldier makes her even more powerful to carry this role. I absolutely love her. What a beautiful girl.

[Supremed]

I love her beyond what is describable using words.

[pattithestranger]

She reminds of Natalie Portman a bit... a bit odd I know. She's so beautiful and I love her voiiice.

[legomaiemfasi]

i love her! omg her accent is disappearing