Gal Gadot – Israel Defense Forces

When Gal Gadot was a teenager growing up in Israel, she held regular jobs, including working at Burger King and babysitting. Gadot would then attend the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, where she studied international relations.

Gadot also went through the two-year mandatory military training as required of Israeli citizens aged 18 and above. Her time with the Israel Defense Forces saw her become a combat instructor. Gadot explained that the experience taught her a great deal about discipline and respect. Director Justin Lin cast her in Fast & Furious because of her knowledge about weapons.