Gal Gadot, the 35-year-old Wonder Woman actress, revealed in a recent interview with Vanity Fair that she wasn’t a fan of her time as a beauty queen. Back in 2004, she won the title of Miss Israel, but she purposely didn’t want to win the Miss Universe competition that same year. Gadot shared a funny anecdote about trying to avoid winning by pretending she couldn’t speak English when asked a question by judge Paula Abdul, saying, “Me no speak English, so sorry.” It’s clear that her pageant days were not quite her cup of tea.
Gal Gadot, known for her role as Wonder Woman, revealed in a recent Vanity Fair interview that she wasn’t a fan of being a beauty queen back in the day. Now 35 years old, the actress opened up about her past experiences in a video for VF’s November issue.
She didn’t expect to become Miss Israel back in 2004, but fate had other plans for her. She revealed in a Rolling Stone interview in 2017 that she initially thought participating in the pageant would be a fun experience to share with her future grandchildren. However, she ended up winning the title, surprising even herself.
In a recent Vanity Fair interview, she discussed the upcoming Wonder Woman sequel, Wonder Woman 1984, set to be released on December 25, 2020. She mentioned that while the first film focused on the superhero’s origin story, the new movie delves deeper into themes of greed and danger, reflecting the current era we live in. The star received $300K for the first Wonder Woman film and $10M for the highly anticipated sequel.
![Not interested: 'Oh, my God,' said the 5ft10in star. 'Paula Abdul was one of the judges, and she asked me something and I was like [using a heavy accent]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/10/14/15/34387494-8839693-image-a-4_1602685669355.jpg)
Uninterested: The 5ft10in celebrity exclaimed, “Oh, my goodness! Paula Abdul was a judge, and she asked me a question. I pretended not to speak English with a heavy accent, saying, “Me no speak English, so sorry.” I went to great lengths to avoid the situation.”
Participating in a dance routine, the actress can be spotted on the far right next to Miss Canada. Reflecting on the constant pursuit for more in today’s society, she questions if we end up losing ourselves in this never-ending race. She admitted to becoming emotional when witnessing the opening scene of 1984, featuring Lilly Aspell as Wonder Woman’s young self in a physical competition. She emphasized the importance of seeing representation on screen, noting that boys have always had the privilege of being portrayed as strong protagonists who save the day in movies.
Gal revealed that she becomes emotional when watching the opening scene of the 1984 movie, where 12-year-old Lilly Aspell portrays the young Wonder Woman in a physical competition. She emphasized the importance of seeing someone visually before dreaming of becoming like them. Additionally, the Israeli actress discussed how playing Wonder Woman has influenced her daughter, Alma. Gal shared that Alma was both excited and scared while watching the movie but ultimately felt proud of her mother’s role. Moreover, Gal addressed the criticism she faced for her rendition of John Lennon’s Imagine during self-isolation, with some accusing her of being out of touch for singing about “no possessions” from her mansion.
![Kids: She spoke about the impact of playing Wonder Woman, including on her own daughter. Gal, who is mom to Alma, eight, and Maya, three, with husband Jaron Varsano, said that she showed the film to her eldest daughter. 'She was very excited but she also couldn't detach from seeing Ima [Ima means mother in Hebrew] battling the bad guys'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/10/13/14/34336954-0-image-a-1_1602594581838.jpg)
Children: Gal Gadot discussed the impact of portraying Wonder Woman, especially on her own daughter. As a mother to Alma and Maya, she shared that she showed the film to her older daughter. Alma was thrilled to see her mother as a superhero, but she also found it hard to separate her real mom from the character battling the villains.
Gal initially set out to do something positive and wholesome, but she realized it didn’t quite have the desired effect. Along with famous faces like Natalie Portman and Zoe Kravitz, she appeared in a video that came across as cringeworthy when it was released in March during the early days of the COVID-19 lockdown. Some Twitter users criticized the video, questioning the stars’ level of awareness and understanding of the situation.
It all began with good intentions, as Gal Gadot explained in the original video.
Her mentor, Patty Jenkins, accompanied her to the World Premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures’ Wonder Woman in 2017.
Addressing her fans, she began by sharing, “Hello everyone. It’s day six of self-quarantine and I’ve been feeling quite introspective lately.” She reflected on how the global pandemic has united people from different walks of life.
Gal Gadot later recounted how she found inspiration from a heartwarming video of an Italian man serenading his neighbors with a trumpet during the lockdown. She described the video as a powerful and uplifting display of humanity.
The scene shifted to include appearances by Kristen Wiig, Jamie Dornan, Labrinth, James Marsden, and Sarah Silverman, who all contributed to the touching moment.
Back in March, Gal Gadot and her famous pals received backlash for their performance of John Lennon’s Imagine during self-isolation. Critics on the internet called them “out of touch” for singing about “no possessions” from the comfort of their luxurious homes.
In her cover story for Vanity Fair in November 2020, Gal shared her thoughts on the viral video, saying, ‘Sometimes you try to do a good deed, but it just doesn’t turn out the way you hoped.’ She added, ‘My intentions were good, I just wanted to spread light and love to the world.’
She went on to explain how the now famous rendition of Imagine came about, saying, ‘It started with a few friends, then Kristen Wiig got involved. Kristen is like the queen of Hollywood, everyone adores her, and she brought a bunch of people on board.’ Despite her good intentions, Gal acknowledged that the video didn’t quite have the impact she had hoped for.
According to Vanity Fair writer Nancy Jo Sales, Gal Gadot was contacted for comment on Monday following criticism of her upcoming role as Cleopatra, directed by the same director as Wonder Woman. The controversy arose over Cleopatra’s heritage, with some social media users mistakenly believing she was of African descent when in reality she was likely of Greek or Persian ethnicity. In response to criticism, Gadot discussed her outspoken nature, admitting that it sometimes causes trouble but stating that she would rather speak her truth than have people dislike her for it. She emphasized the importance of being true to oneself and accepting that not everyone will agree with you.
Could we have another winner on our hands? Armie Hammer is set to portray Simon Doyle and Gadot as Linnet Ridgeway in the upcoming movie Death On The Nile by 20th Century Studios. The film is set to be released on December 18th.
