Gal Gadot is a rare beauty queen who participated in a beauty pageant but tried every way to prevent herself from winning the prestigious crown. When appearing in the November 2020 issue of Vanity Fair magazine, Gal Gadot shared that when she participated in Miss Universe 2004, she did everything she could to make sure she did not win the crown.
However, this statement has caused Gal Gadot to face criticism from the public. Many people think that the beauty queen is too selfish, fake and arrogant when saying that she does not want to win the Miss Universe beauty pageant.
Although she did not win any titles at Miss Universe, Gal Gadot has achieved great success in her acting career. This success also helped Gal Gadot be recognized as one of the most expensive 8X female stars in Hollywood.
From beauty queen to the most expensive star on the planet
Born in 1985 in Israel, Gal Gadot became known through her supporting role in the “Fast and Furious” series thanks to her beautiful and attractive appearance and impressive height of 1m78.
Before becoming a famous Hollywood actress, Gal Gadot participated in the Miss Israel beauty pageant and won the most prestigious crown. However, Gal Gadot’s story of entering the pageant is quite funny. While many beauties prepare for a long time and want to become the holder of the prestigious crown, Gal Gadot signed up for the contest just because she had too much free time.
Beauty Queen Gal Gadot signed up for Miss Israel because she had too much free time.
Appearing in W magazine in 2017, Gal Gadot shared the story behind her decision to compete in beauty pageants: “I had just graduated from high school and was pretty free before joining the army. Then my mom suggested I send in my photos and try out for this beauty pageant. I entered without ever thinking about winning and then it happened, it scared me . “
After becoming Miss Israel, Gal Gadot went to Miss Universe that same year. Not really interested in the title of Miss, even a bit afraid, Gal Gadot did everything to lose points in the eyes of the judges, with the aim of minimizing her chances of winning. “I intentionally arrived late to all the rehearsals, did not wear the right evening gown for breakfast. When faced with the interview, I avoided it by saying that my English was not good .” And Gal Gadot’s journey at Miss Universe ended exactly as the beauty wanted.
Gal Gadot does everything to not win the chance to win the Miss Universe crown
After finishing her journey in the beauty pageant, Gal Gadot returned to normal life. The beauty spent 2 years serving in the Israel Defense Forces and then studied law in her home country.
In 2008, Gal Gadot was unexpectedly invited to audition for the film “Quantum of Solace”. Just like participating in beauty pageants, Gal Gadot was not very interested in becoming an actress. However, out of politeness, Gal Gadot still went to the film crew to audition and was unsuccessful. Not long after that, Gal Gadot auditioned for the role of Gisele in “Fast and Furious” and was chosen. Her outstanding appearance and strong performance in “Fast and Furious” helped Gal Gadot step into Hollywood.
Gal Gadot in “Fast and Furious”
Gal Gadot becomes the highest paid actress on the planet thanks to “Wonder Woman”
Having served in the military, Gal Gadot decided to perform dangerous action scenes in the film. This also helped Gal Gadot create the image of a “female fighter” on screen. After the success of the “Fast and Furious” series, Gal Gadot was chosen to play the main role in the “Wonder Woman” of the “DC Cinematic Universe”. Thanks to this work, Gal Gadot became the most expensive female star on the planet.
According to statistics published by Forbes in October 2020, the beauty born in 1984 ranked 3rd in the list of 10 highest-paid actresses of the year. As of 2023, Gal Gadot’s net worth is estimated at 30 million USD (nearly 744 billion VND).
In addition to acting, Gal Gadot is also involved in a number of business areas such as: Production company, clothing brand chain, real estate… Gal Gadot’s production company Pilot Wave has produced a number of TV series and shows, including the series “Wonder Woman”. The beauty also launched the brand Shein x Gal Gadot which has created commercial success.
The Malibu beach house Gal Gadot bought in 2020
Gal Gadot also owns many valuable supercars.
Gal Gadot is quite secretive about where she and her family live. It is known that she and her family mainly live in a villa in Israel worth 3 million USD (more than 70 billion VND). The house is located near the sea and is surrounded by a stone wall and green trees. Besides, Gal Gadot also owns a mansion in one of the most expensive hills in Los Angeles.
In 2020, Gal Gadot also spent about $5 million (nearly VND118 billion) to buy a house on the Malibu coast. The apartment is nearly 2,000 square meters wide, has two bedrooms and three bathrooms. This property of Gal Gadot is just steps away from billionaire Larry Ellison’s Nobu Malibu restaurant. The house is located in a complex considered the most beautiful in Malibu. In addition to real estate, Gal Gadot once owned a luxury hotel in Tel Aviv, Israel. However, the beauty sold this hotel in 2015.
Gal Gadot also has a car collection worth nearly $900,000 (over VND22 billion). Gal Gadot’s supercar collection includes: BMW X5M, Cadillac Escalade, Jaguar F-Type, Mercedes-Benz GLB, Mini Cooper, Nissan 370Z AE Performance, Porsche 718 Boxster and Tesla Model X. She also owns a Jaguar XJL and a Range Rover SV Autobiography. As a celebrity who wants to ensure privacy, Gal Gadot often uses private jets to travel between the US and Israel with her family, as well as travel around the world.
Mother of 4 cute kids
If on the big screen, Gal Gadot is a true “action woman”, then when she comes home, this beauty born in 1985 becomes a real mother. Unlike many other Hollywood beauties who are busy with their careers, Gal Gadot chooses to settle down with her family life first.
Gal Gadot met businessman Yaron Versano – her husband at a party in Israel in 2006. At that time, the beauty born in 1985 was only 21 years old. Their conversation revolved around the topics of yoga, chakras and healthy diet. Gal Gadot said that the party at that time did not seem to belong to her and her husband. It was the topics of healthy living that brought the two together. After only 2 dates, Gal Gadot was proposed to by her husband.
Gal Gadot married her businessman husband in 2008 when her career was just starting out.
In 2008, when Gal Gadot was just starting her career in Hollywood, she and her husband decided to get married and quickly became parents when their first daughter was born that same year. She is so strong on screen, but in real life, Gal Gadot is truly the mother of the family. Gal Gadot’s husband is a real estate businessman with a gentle personality. However, he has been criticized many times for his somewhat old appearance and not worthy of the “Wonder Woman” beauty.
Appearing in Vogue magazine in April 2020, Gal Gadot confided that when she received the lead role in “Wonder Woman”, she immediately called her husband to announce the good news, and at the same time declared that she wanted to have another baby. Gal Gadot’s thinking at that time was considered very risky because it could easily affect her career. However, the beauty born in 1985 was still determined to do this and as a result, she carried her pregnant belly onto the set of “Wonder Woman”.
Gal Gadot’s little family
In 2021, Gal Gadot announced that she was pregnant with her third child. When she is not working, the “Wonder Woman” beauty spends time with her family, waking up early to prepare breakfast, cleaning the house with her husband, and taking care of the garden. At night before going to bed, she reads books to her children.
Gal Gadot just announced that she will become a mother for the fourth time in early March 2024.
In early March 2024, Gal Gadot surprised the public when she posted a photo of herself giving birth to her fourth child. Thus, the beauty born in 1985 gave birth to a total of 4 beautiful and adorable daughters for her businessman husband. Although she is already the mother of 4 children, Gal Gadot still possesses a slim, enviable body.
