Gal Gadot, the 39-year-old actress best known for her role as Wonder Woman, recently shared a personal health crisis she faced earlier this year. While eight months pregnant with her daughter Ori, Gadot was diagnosed with a significant blood clot in her brain. The actress revealed this information in a candid Instagram post, explaining that she had been suffering from severe headaches for weeks before the diagnosis was made.
Gadot’s health scare occurred in February, during the final stages of her pregnancy. The headaches she experienced were so severe that they kept her bedridden until an MRI scan revealed the cause. The discovery of the blood clot was a terrifying moment for the actress, who was already in the midst of a challenging year.
The diagnosis led to an immediate rush to the hospital where Gadot underwent emergency surgery. Amidst the fear and uncertainty, her daughter Ori was born. The actress, who is married to Jaron Varsano, shared that the experience served as a stark reminder of life’s fragility and how quickly circumstances can change.
Gadot, who also starred in “Red Notice,” expressed her gratitude for the medical team at Cedars-Sinai who assisted her during this critical time. She credits them for her successful recovery. Today, she is fully healed and filled with gratitude for the life she has been given back.
The actress also shared the significance behind her daughter’s name. Ori, which means “my light” in Hebrew, was chosen intentionally. Before the surgery, Gadot told her husband that their daughter would be the light at the end of the tunnel for her.
In her post, Gadot encouraged her followers to pay attention to their bodies and trust their instincts when it comes to their health. She clarified that her intention was not to scare anyone but to empower them to take action for their health.
Gadot and Varsano are also parents to three other daughters: Alma, 13, Maya, 7, and Daniella, 3. The actress reflected on the miracle of birth and the strength and resilience it requires, especially as she celebrates Hanukkah, a holiday of light and miracles.