One of Gal’s many upcoming projects is the film “Cleopatra” Believe it or not; Gal also garnered criticism for this film. Despite her Middle Eastern roots, critics called the casting in the film “whitewashed” and have expressed the desire to see an African or Arab cast in the lead role of the historical figure.
Gal defended her placement in the role by reminding critics that Cleopatra was actually Macedonian in origin and that there simply were not others who would have been as well suited for the part. In all actuality, historians believe Cleopatra to be of a mixed origin.
Her SNL Stint
For many celebrities, once a certain level of fame has been achieved, hosting "Saturday Night Live" becomes a right of passage. Gal had “truly arrived” when she was also awarded the opportunity to host SNL in 2017.
She, of course, began with an opening monologue, and one of the hilarious skits was centered around her Wonder Woman role while the others were equally amusing. Even those who were unfamiliar with her "Wonder Woman" role could appreciate the star’s sense of humor.
Her Next Project
Fans of Gal will notice that, though she enjoys the privileges of her life as an actress, she is also devoted to her family. She has been married for over ten years and is also a doting mom, daughter, and sister.
In early 2021 she announced some very exciting news on social media. Gal is pregnant with her third child! The actress posted a heartwarming photo of her, Yaron, and her two daughters in the announcement post.
Staying Busy
With a new baby, you would think Gal may slow down, but she has many exciting projects in the works. Her next film to be released is "The Red Notice," which is set to be released sometime in 2021 on Netflix.
Additionally, Wonder Woman fans can rejoice as the third installment in the franchise has been announced. She will also star in upcoming films like "Death on the Nile," "Justice League Part 2," "Heart of Stone and Cleopatra."
Raking In The Money
Gal may attribute many things to her success, but she can also thank her hard work and choice of roles for where she is today. In 2020, Gal Gadot was listed as one of the highest-paid actresses of the year.
With all of her projects, she reportedly made around $30 million in 2020. She took third place, with Sofia Vergara and Angelina Jolie taking the top spots. And with all of her future roles, she’s bound to stay on this list in the future.