Gal Gadot described the injuries she suffered while working on her latest film, Heart Of Stone. The 38-year-old Israeli actress revealed that she has four slipped discs in her neck and back from shooting fight scenes for the Netflix spy action thriller. Gal, who is a mom to three daughters with husband Jaron Varsano, also mentioned that she now gets strange looks due to the bruises all over her body. Known for doing her own stunts, the movie star shared her excitement about performing the one-on-one combat sequences. She expressed feeling ‘really in control’ during the filming of these ‘enjoyable’ fight scenes.
Yikes! Gal Gadot, 38, recently shared the challenges she faced while shooting fight scenes for her new film, Heart Of Stone. She disclosed that she is dealing with four slipped discs in her neck and back as a result.
It’s not always glamorous: The Israeli actress confessed that she receives strange looks due to the bruises covering her body.
Renowned for her courageous approach to cinema, the movie star has always been keen on performing her own stunts in various films, especially the one-on-one combat sequences as seen in 2017’s Wonder Woman. Despite the countless bruises she has endured over the years from physically demanding roles, Gal Gadot, as revealed to The Sun, finds satisfaction in the fight scenes. She views fighting as a form of self-expression, likening it to dancing, and considers it the one aspect of filmmaking where she truly feels in control.
Following her crowning as Miss Israel in 2004, Gal underwent two years of mandatory military service before pursuing a career in law, all while also modeling on the side. It wasn’t until 2009 that her remarkable fighting skills were showcased on the big screen in the Fast & Furious franchise, where she portrayed the action girl Gisele Yashar. Throughout the subsequent films in the series, Gal continued to impress audiences by performing numerous stunts herself, solidifying her reputation as a fearless and talented actress in the industry.
The journey began when Gal was named Miss Israel in 2004. Following her pageant win, she spent two years serving in the military before pursuing a law degree and also working as a model on the side.