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.
Mama’s Girl
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.
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.
Universal Recognition
After being awarded the title of Miss Israel, Gal then competed in Miss Universe. The 2004 event took place in Ecuador, but she decided to not let the weightiness of the event get to her. Being an independent woman, Gal decided that the rules for competitors were not going to infringe on her individuality.
Gal admitted that she could have done more to increase her chances of winning. She was not the most punctual, but she said that many of the expectations were unreasonable in the competition. Although she won Miss Israel, she did not actually finish in the final top 20 of the Miss Universe competition.
A New Experience
When she turned 20, Gal took her turn serving in the IDF. Her position was not one of an active fighter or of being sent on dangerous missions. Instead, she had the important role of training soldiers for combat.
Although the weaponry basics were a part of her boot camps, Gal spent a lot of time in the gym training the soldiers, so they were in peak condition. In fact, she held the role for two years, putting her colleagues through the necessary physical challenges, so they were ready.