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WHAT A GAL!

This is what Wonder Woman Gal Gadot looked like in her beauty queen days…and she’s going to be a bit embarrassed about it

AS WONDER Woman, Gal Gadot has gained an army of fans - after impressing with her fierce attitude and stunning looks.

The mum-of-two honed her Amazon warrior style fighting skills during her two years in the Israeli army, but she hasn't always had the super-toned athletic figure she has now.

 Gal Gardot impressed as Wonder Woman in the 2017 hit movie
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Gal Gardot impressed as Wonder Woman in the 2017 hit movieCredit: AP:Associated Press

Back in 2004 Gal, now 32, was scouted to compete in Miss Israel, a beauty pageant which kick started her career.

At the age of just 18, she went on to win the title - much to her dismay.

Gal told : "I thought, 'that would be a nice experience'. I never thought I would win!

"I was shocked when they crowned me. When I went to Miss Universe, I rebelled. I was afraid I might get picked again.

 Back in 2004, when she was 18, Gal competed in the Miss Israel and Miss Universe beauty pageants
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Back in 2004, when she was 18, Gal competed in the Miss Israel and Miss Universe beauty pageantsCredit: Getty Images
 She says she never expected to win Miss Israel - and 'rebelled' during the second contest
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She says she never expected to win Miss Israel - and 'rebelled' during the second contestCredit: Getty Images

"I showed up late. I came without gowns. They tell you to come to breakfast in a gown.

"I was like, 'No way am I having breakfast in a gown!' Who needs to wear an evening gown at 10.30am?"

 Gal gained 17lb of muscle for Wonder Woman, and she was much slighter as a teen
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Gal gained 17lb of muscle for Wonder Woman, and she was much slighter as a teenCredit: Getty Images

The superhero actress gained 17lb of muscle for her role in Wonder Woman and, as you can see from these throwback shots, she had a slighter frame as a teenager.

And that's not the only difference. Nowadays, Gal is now rarely seen without her signature ponytail.

But, back in the day, her dark hair was cropped and Gal wore it curly and shoulder-length.

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