Wonder Woman Gal Gadot on FASHION Magazine’s August 2015 Issue

From serving in the military, to being crowned Miss Israel and now the only actress in history to don Wonder Woman’s armour on the big screen, actress Gal Gadot’s sophisticated style and beauty takes the spotlight in the August issue of FASHION Magazine, on newsstands and iPad now!

The star of the upcoming film Criminal, alongside Ryan Reynolds and Kevin Costner, spoke with FASHION about her first role in a drama, prioritizing family life, playing the most anticipated female superhero of all time and more in the below excerpts from our exclusive interview.

On playing the iconic superhero Wonder Woman in Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice:

“She is the ultimate symbol of strength. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d grow up to be in a movie playing someone who influenced as many women as she has.”

On her experience serving in the military: 

“But the army wasn’t that difficult for me. The military gave me good training for Hollywood.”   

On being crowned Miss Israel in 2004:

“After they asked me here, in Israel, if I have eating disorders and why I am so skinny – that my head was too big and my body was like a broomstick – I can take anything. It’s just empty talk.”

On prioritizing family life: 

“Nowadays being a woman is hard, because we have to be the best wife, best mother, best worker, best everything! But I truly believe we are more empowered… we’re also stronger, sophisticated and can achieve what we want. That’s what I would like my daughter to know.”

On her upcoming film Criminal: 

“We had a very heartbreaking scene between my character and [Costner’s]. Both of them were just breaking down barriers. It was very emotional. I was crying all day long.”

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