Trivia

She served for two years as sports trainer in the Israeli Defense Forces between ages eighteen and twenty.

She won the Miss Israel title in 2004, and represented Israel at the 2004 Miss Universe beauty pageant.

While not filming Wonder Woman 1984 (2020), she visited patients of Inova Children's Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia.

Gave birth to her first child at age 26, a daughter named Alma Varsano in November 2011. Child's father is her husband, Jaron Varsano.

Is the first non-American actress to play Diana Prince/Wonder Woman.

She was up for the role of Nebula in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), which ultimately went to Karen Gillan.

Her first and second name respectively mean, "wave" and "riverbank".

Her family is Ashkenazi Jewish. Her father is a sixth-generation Israeli. Her maternal grandparents were born in Europe, and her maternal grandfather, who was from Czechoslovakia, survived Auschwitz. Her other ancestors lived in Belarus, Lithuania, Russia, Poland, Austria and Germany.

Gave birth to her second child at age 31, a daughter named Maya Varsano in March 2017. Child's father is her husband, Jaron Varsano.

Her husband, Jaron Varsano, owned (with his brother) a hotel in the Neve Tzedek district of Tel-Aviv. In April 2015, the hotel was sold for $25m.

Is the first actress to portray Diana Prince/Wonder Woman for live action theatrical films. All previous actresses performed the role for television.

Enjoys basketball, volleyball and tennis.

She was offered to portray Faora in Man of Steel (2013), which she turned down due to her pregnancy at that time. The role was passed to Antje Traue.

After deciding to turn to acting, her very first audition was for the role of Camille in the 007 film Quantum of Solace (2008). Ukrainian actress Olga Kurylenko ultimately won the role.

Her favorite films are American Beauty (1999) and Fight Club (1999).

Ranked #84 on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 Women of 2014 list.

Starred with both brothers Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck in two films released in 2016: Triple 9 (2016) and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016).

She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on March 18, 2025. Director Patty Jenkins and Walk of Fame inductee Vin Diesel were guest speakers at the ceremony. She became the first Israeli actor to receive a star on the Walk of Fame located in front of the historic El Capitan Theatre.

Gave birth to her third child at age 36, a daughter named Daniella Varsano in June 2021. Child's father is her husband, Jaron Varsano.

Gal was not aware of screen-testing the role of Diana Prince/Wonder Woman for the production of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) prior to December 4, 2013. She reportedly thought this was Selina Kyle/Catwoman. Selina Kyle/Catwoman was previously performed by Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns (1992) and Anne Hathaway in The Dark Knight Rises (2012).

She had never eaten a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup until she tried this on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014).

She and Lynda Carter (who is also known for the role of Wonder Woman) both made appearances in Disney films. Gal voices Shank in Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) and performed as the Evil Queen in Snow White (2025). Lynda performed as Principal Powers in Sky High (2005).