At the start of her journey towards fame, Gal Gadot had a remarkable experience as a victor in a beauty competition held in Israel.

Gal Gadot, known for her unforgettable portrayal of Wonder Woman in the DC Comics Extended Universe, had a unique career path before she became an actress. Despite growing up in Israel and enjoying rough play, she was entered into the Miss Israel pageant by her mother and friend. To her surprise, she won the pageant despite not being interested in fashion or makeup. She went on to represent her country at Miss Universe but did not win. Although she received modeling offers, she declined them as she did not enjoy the lifestyle of a beauty queen. During Miss Universe, she even pretended not to speak English. Gadot eventually landed a role in Fast and Furious, but it was her legendary role as Wonder Woman that skyrocketed her to global fame. Interestingly, she was already a well-known celebrity in her home country of Israel before taking on the role of Wonder Woman.