Gal Gadot’s Journey from Miss Universe Contestant to Wonder Woman Warrior

Gal Gadot is a woman of many talents. Not only did she bring audiences to their feet with her portrayal of Wonder Woman, but the 32-year-old actress from Israel is also known for doing many of her own stunts. She even has a background in the Israeli military and is a proud mom of two lovely daughters. Gal and her husband used to run a fancy hotel together, which is pretty impressive. To top it all off, Gal is also a former beauty pageant winner. Truly, she’s a jack-of-all-trades!

At the young age of 19, the hopeful star participated in and emerged victorious in the 2004 Miss Israel competition. She then progressed to the Miss Universe pageant in Quito, Ecuador that same year where she wowed the audience in a stunning black evening gown (with a noticeable slit!) and later on in a vibrant bikini. Even though Jennifer Hawkins (also known as Miss Australia) ultimately won the crown, we are lucky to have these photos of Gal dancing alongside her fellow contestants captured for posterity. Gal Gadot expressed her gratitude towards her fans for Wonder Woman’s success, acknowledging that it was all thanks to them.

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