One of the most endearing aspects of Gal is her grounded, family life. This is not only seen in the family she has with her husband Yaron but also in the special relationship she has with her mother, Irit.
While Gal has certainly given the honor to her family members, it’s clear to see that they, too, deeply love and admire her. Her mother’s Instagram is primarily devoted to showcasing her pride in her daughter’s accomplishments, her love for them, and her grandchildren.
A Painful Past
Irit, Gal’s mom, is a first-generation Jewish Israeli, and her dad, Michael, is from a long-line of generations born in Israel. Her maternal grandmother escaped from Europe before World War II, while her maternal grandfather was still stranded in Europe during the invasion.
Gal’s great-grandfather and countless other family members tragically perished during the Holocaust, and only her grandfather managed to survive. Through all of the experiences that he had, Gal has said that her grandfather is “like a damaged bird, but hopeful, positive and full of love.”
Sisterhood
Gal’s roots and family are very important to her, and she does not hesitate to honor her heritage or her family. She also is very passionate about the family she has created for herself. In 2016, she posted on Facebook about those closest and most precious to her.
Gal has credited her parents with instilling her with quality values and a good work ethic. But she doesn’t just look at her own accomplishments; she is also a big cheerleader for her sister Dana, whom she described as a 'ray of sunshine' in her Facebook post.
Her Earliest Jobs
Most people start their first job in their teens as they begin the transition into adulthood, and it was the same for Gal Gadot. Working in retail, restaurants, and paper routes are typical early careers.
Because of her work ethic, Gal had no problems starting out flipping burgers; for her, making money was more important. That’s right; she started out working at the famous fast-food chain Burger King when she was a teen.
National Recognition
Israel requires all of its young people to serve in the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) for a few years after graduating. But, right after Gal graduated from high school and served in the army, she took part in the Miss Israel celebration of beauty in 2004. It was her mom that encouraged her to take part in the competition, and it ended up in tremendous success.
Gal humbly admitted that she never thought she would win the competition, but she did! But she soon found out that winning the prestigious competition actually came with some responsibilities that she was unfamiliar with.