Gal Gadot has turned 40. She went from serving in the Israeli military to leading Hollywood blockbusters. Over the years, she has taken on a mix of action, drama, and comedy roles. Her performances are steady, focused, and often memorable. These 10 films helped shape her career and made her a familiar face on screen.
1. Wonder Woman (2017)
Gadot plays Diana, a warrior from an island of Amazons. She joins World War I to stop a god of war. Directed by Patty Jenkins, the film was the first big-budget superhero movie led by a woman. Gadot’s performance combines strength with restraint. She fights, questions authority, and learns about loss. The film moves between myth and history. It became a hit worldwide and showed that she could lead a major franchise. Her version of Wonder Woman is calm, serious, and clear in purpose.
2. Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
Set decades later, Diana lives in Washington, D.C. She keeps a low profile until new threats appear. Gadot shows a more reflective version of the character. The plot centers on greed, truth, and loss. She faces a powerful businessman and an old friend turned enemy. The film didn’t receive the same praise as the first one, but Gadot’s performance stood out. She holds the story together with steady energy and clear emotion.
3. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
This was Gadot’s first appearance as Wonder Woman. She plays a quiet, observing figure who later joins the main battle. Her role is small but noticeable. The film is packed with action and heavy themes. Gadot enters during a key fight and changes its tone. Her presence added depth to a film focused on two male heroes. She showed she could hold her own in a big ensemble.
