10. She said she gained around 17 pounds of muscle while training for the role of Wonder Woman.

9. Before landing her role in "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice," she said she almost quit acting.

8. Before being cast as Diana Prince, Gadot appeared on a 2009 episode of "Entourage" as a woman named Lisa.

7. Her first onscreen break was on a short-lived Israeli drama called "Bubot."

6. She said her military background helped her land a role in "The Fast and the Furious."

5. Gadot served for two years in the Israel Defense Force as a combat trainer.

4. Her first film audition was for a part in "Quantum of Solace.

3. Before she became an actress, she was studying law.

2. She said she was scared she'd win when she ran for Miss Universe that same year.1. The actress got her start in modeling as a reluctant pageant contestant.

1. The actress got her start in modeling as a reluctant pageant contestant.