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“Wonder Woman” Star Gal Gadot Was a Very Reluctant Pageant Queen

by W Magazine Team

When Gal Gadot was 18, she entered the Miss Israel pageant, almost on a whim — and she won. From there, she was shepherded off to the Miss Universe competition, where she was “very naughty” in order to avoid another triumph. She didn’t set out to be an actress — instead, she studied law and international relations — but when she started going to castings, she realized “acting is so much more fun.” Get to know one of the newest members of the DC Comics universe, here.