Gal Gadot draws inspiration from Princess Diana’s ‘compassionate spirit’ in portraying Wonder Woman… coincidentally sharing the same name as her alter ego

Wonder Woman’s secret identity is Princess Diana, and Gal Gadot has shared that she looked up to the real-life Princess Diana from the British Royal Family when preparing for the role. The 35-year-old actress mentioned in an interview with Vanity Fair that the kindness and empathy of the late Princess Of Wales served as a source of inspiration for her portrayal of the character.

Princess of Themyscira: Gal Gadot has revealed that in order to play Wonder Woman (pictured) she drew inspiration from the real-life Princess Diana of the British Royal Family

Gal Gadot shared during a recent interview that she sought inspiration from Princess Diana of the British Royal Family when preparing to portray Wonder Woman. In a discussion on the magazine’s Cocktail Hour Live! show, she mentioned watching a documentary about the real-life princess. Gal was struck by Princess Diana’s compassion and dedication to caring for others, which she felt was an important quality to incorporate into her portrayal of Wonder Woman. Much like how Princess Diana was known for her heartfelt interactions, such as embracing a child with AIDS during her time with Prince Charles, Gal wanted to portray a character that would inspire and resonate with audiences.

Candor: The 35-year-old actress told Vanity Fair that the late Princess Of Wales' 'compassion' had an influence on how she approached the role

Honesty: In an interview with Vanity Fair, the 35-year-old actress shared how Princess Diana’s ‘compassion’ impacted her approach to the role.

There's Di: Gal dished on the magazine's Cocktail Hour Live! show: 'I remember watching a documentary about Princess Diana, like the real royal, the English Princess Diana'

Di shared on the magazine’s Cocktail Hour Live! program, recalling a time when she viewed a documentary featuring Princess Diana – the genuine English royal.

Following her departure from the Royal Family and tragic passing in a car accident in Paris, the former British prime minister Tony Blair affectionately referred to her as the ‘People’s Princess.’ Gal’s upcoming interview coincides with Emma Corrin’s recent Golden Globe win for her remarkable depiction of Diana in The Crown. With the cast of the Netflix series being adjusted for the next two seasons to reflect the aging of the characters, Elizabeth Debicki will be taking on the role of Diana moving forward.

Throwback: Gal recalled 'a part where they say that she always, she was full of compassion and she always cared for the people'; Diana is pictured touring New Zealand in 1983

Flashback: Gal fondly remembered a scene where they mentioned her constant display of compassion and care for others. A photo shows Diana on a tour of New Zealand in 1983.

Icon: After she divorced out of the Royal Family and died in a car crash in Paris, the then British prime minister Tony Blair famously dubbed her the 'People's Princess'

Icon: Following her departure from the Royal Family and tragic passing in a car accident in Paris, the former British prime minister Tony Blair affectionately referred to her as the beloved ‘People’s Princess’.

The talented actress Kristen Stewart is set to star in an upcoming biopic named Spencer, directed by Pablo Larrain, renowned for his work on Jackie. The film will showcase a pivotal moment in Princess Diana’s life when she spends Christmas with her in-laws at Sandringham during the early 1990s, ultimately realizing that her marriage to Prince Charles is beyond repair. This echoes a similar portrayal of Charles and Diana’s strained relationship during Christmas 1990 in the latest season finale of The Crown.

Acclaim: Gal's new interview comes less than two months after Emma Corrin won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Princess Diana on The Crown (pictured)

Praise: Gal’s recent interview comes shortly after Emma Corrin received a Golden Globe for her performance as Princess Diana in The Crown.

What a choice: Now Twilight actress Kristen Stewart is taking on the role in an upcoming biopic called Spencer from Jackie director Pablo Larrain

How about this for a fun turn of events: Kristen Stewart, known for her role in Twilight, is gearing up to star in a new biopic titled Spencer, directed by Pablo Larrain who brought us Jackie.
Meanwhile, the sizzling Gal Gadot is currently expecting her third child with her businessman husband Yaron Varsano, hailing all the way from Amsterdam.
Yaron and Gal have been happily married since 2008 and share two daughters named Alma, aged nine, and Maya, aged three.
Their exciting pregnancy announcement in March came shortly after Gal’s glamorous appearance at the Golden Globes, where she cleverly concealed her bump in a stunning Givenchy gown.

Meanwhile: Gal is currently pregnant with her third child by her sizzling businessman husband Yaron Varsano who hails from Amsterdam

Currently, Gal is expecting her third child with her charismatic businessman husband, Yaron Varsano, who is originally from Amsterdam.

Growing family: The 36-year-old shares her little girls Alma, nine, and Maya, four, and her upcoming bundle of joy with her husband Yaron Varsano

Expanding family: Yaron and Gal tied the knot in 2008 and are the happy parents of two lovely daughters named Alma, who is nine years old, and Maya, who is three.

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