Gal Gadot has achieved great success in Hollywood with blockbuster movies like Fast & Furious, Wonder Woman, and Red Notice. However, the 38-year-old actress admits that she still feels like an outsider in the entertainment industry and suffers from Imposter Syndrome, a psychological condition that causes one to feel anxious despite being high-performing. In a recent interview with L’Officiel magazine, while posing for glamorous photos in New York City, the Israeli star opened up about her insecurities and how she always worries if people will like her work. Despite her incredible success, Gal still feels like she has to prove herself, and she never takes her job for granted.
Gal Gadot is known for her successful career in Hollywood, starring in popular movies like Fast & Furious, Wonder Woman, and Red Notice. Despite her achievements, the 38-year-old actress admits to experiencing Imposter Syndrome, which is a feeling of anxiety despite being successful. Despite her enviable career, she still feels like she doesn’t quite fit in with the Hollywood crowd.
This week, the Israeli celebrity opened up about her insecurities during a glamorous photoshoot and interview with L’Officiel magazine. She revealed that speaking to Hollywood icon Francis Ford Coppola helped ease her nerves. In a conversation about his status as a national treasure, Coppola admitted to always feeling doubts and fears of rejection, but emphasized the importance of following one’s heart and remaining humble. This lesson resonated with the Israeli star, who realized that even legends can experience insecurity. She is currently working on her next movie, Heart Of Stone, which she will be both starring in and producing with her husband Jaron Versano. Reflecting on the success of Wonder Woman, she shared that as long as a story is universal, it has the potential to be successful. She saw an opportunity for a female-protagonist action movie that was gritty, raw, and grounded, rather than polished and fantastical like traditional superhero movies.
Humorous sensation: “It’s quite amusing, I often experience this impostor syndrome because I feel incredibly fortunate and overjoyed to be able to pursue my true passion,” remarked the dark-haired stunner.
The movie star admits to feeling anxious about whether people will like her work, but enjoys creating something from scratch rather than just following a script. She specifically wanted to portray a flawed character and to work with a director who prioritizes emotional performances and storytelling over flashy action. Additionally, working with her spouse made sense because he has a strong business mind and can look out for her interests.
The accomplished actress revealed that she never feels certain whether or not her audience will appreciate her work. She confessed, “I never think to myself, ‘This is sure to be a hit!'”
Coppola helped to soothe her nerves: A Hollywood legend played a crucial role in easing her anxiety. Gal shares, “I recall talking to Francis Ford Coppola, and I asked him, ‘So how does it feel to be a national treasure?'” She hopes that viewers will be thrilled by the movie. “Our aim was to create a thrilling and captivating experience that keeps people on the edge of their seats. We didn’t want to produce a story where the ending can be easily predicted.” Gal explains that she sought to avoid drawing too much inspiration from other sources. The team aimed to craft an original piece that stands out from other productions such as Mission Impossible and Bond films. They filmed across five different locations in Iceland, Morocco, Lisbon, London, and the Alps. Gal enjoyed each location but had a particularly fond memory of Lisbon due to its culture, food, and people.
Coppola, renowned for directing The Godfather series, once mentioned that he always harbors doubts and fears about the reception of his work. Nonetheless, he chooses to follow his heart and approaches his projects with humility. This, according to him, is one of the most significant lessons he has learned.
During 2022, the acclaimed director of The Godfather, Francis Ford Coppola, opened up to the actress about his own insecurities, which left her feeling more relatable and less self-conscious. In her upcoming role in Snow White, she embraces the opportunity to play the iconic villain, the Evil Queen. The actress shares how it was a thrilling departure from her usual roles and allowed her to explore her theatrical, dark side. She admits that she found it challenging to fully detach from her character, as everything in the production was larger than life and more dramatic, similar to performing in theater. Her stunning photoshoot was captured by Celeste Sloman, with Cristina Ehrlich responsible for her impeccable styling.