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Gal Gadot: an Amazon to the Rescue

Flying into blockbuster season like the fierce warrior she was trained to be, Wonder Woman has impressed critics and been hailed as no less than summer’s savior – not to mention credited with shattering the superhero glass ceiling. That is a lot of weight on one woman’s shoulders, but not a problem if that woman is Gal Gadot, the Israeli actress whose resume includes a two-year stint in the army, a Miss Israel title, a modeling portfolio and Hollywood credits in the Fast & Furious and Batman v Superman franchises. Oh yeah, she’s also the mother of two girls and shot part of Wonder Woman pregnant. Here’s what she told the HFPA’s Scott Orlin.