Gal Gadot, the actress behind Wonder Woman, has shared the tale of her battle with a life-threatening health crisis that occurred while she was eight months pregnant with her fourth child.
In a heartfelt social media post on Sunday, December 29th, the 39-year-old star detailed the ordeal, shedding light on the dangers she faced and emphasizing the importance of listening to one’s body.
— Gal Gadot (@GalGadot) December 29, 2024
“For weeks, I had endured excruciating headaches that confined me to bed, until I finally underwent an MRI that revealed the terrifying truth,” Gadot wrote. “In one moment, my family and I were faced with how fragile life can be. It was a stark reminder of how quickly everything can change, and in the midst of a difficult year, all I wanted was to hold on and live.”
During her eighth month of pregnancy, Gadot was diagnosed with a “massive blood clot” in her brain. This condition is known as cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT). It’s a rare diagnosis that affects approximately three in 100,000 pregnant women in their 30s and older.
Gal Gadot as Linnet Ridgeway Doyle and Rose Leslie as Louise in 20th Century Studios’ DEATH ON THE NILE. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Recognizing the urgency, Gadot was rushed to Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where she underwent emergency surgery. In a remarkable display of resilience, she also gave birth to her daughter, Ori, during the procedure in March.
“Her name, meaning ‘my light,’ wasn’t chosen by chance,” Gadot shared about Ori. “Before the surgery, I told [my husband] Jaron that when our daughter arrived, she would be the light waiting for me at the end of this tunnel.”
Gadot expressed immense gratitude toward the medical team that saved her and her child’s lives.
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“I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the extraordinary team of doctors at Cedars Sinai,” she wrote. “Their expertise and care made all the difference.”
Now fully healed, Gadot is determined to use her experience to educate and empower others.
She urged her followers to heed the signals their bodies send, stating, “Pain, discomfort or even subtle changes often carry a deeper meaning, and being attuned to your body can be life-saving. Awareness matters.”
Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen in Disney’s live-action SNOW WHITE. Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2024 Disney Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Highlighting the rarity yet severity of CVT, Gadot emphasized the importance of early detection and treatment.
“I had no idea that three in 100,000 pregnant women in the 30s+ age group are diagnosed with CVT. It’s so important to identify early because it’s treatable. While rare, it’s a possibility, and knowing it exists is the first step to addressing it,” she explained.
Gadot clarified that her intention was not to alarm her fans but to inspire them to take their health seriously.
Emma Mackey as Jacqueline De Bellefort and Gal Gadot as Linnet Ridgeway in 20th Century Studios’ DEATH ON THE NILE, a mystery-thriller directed by Kenneth Branagh based on Agatha Christie’s 1937 novel. Photo by Rob Youngson. © 2020 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
“If even one person feels compelled to take action for their health because of this story, it will have been worth sharing,” she concluded. She hopes that by sharing her personal experience, she can reveal the “fragile reality behind the curated moments we share on social media.”
For more information, visit the American Heart Association for resources on strokes and cerebral venous thrombosis.
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If this happened to Rachel Zegler, she would still be insulting people while under anesthesia.
I feel sorry for her Kid having a stupid name like “Ori”. Why can’t you people just name kids normal things that won’t lead to bullying later in life. I can already bet kids will call her “Oreo” by Grade School for multiple reasons…….
They could call her Ori-nthal James Simpson Gadot.
Kids will come up with so many by High School, it will be over for her, but they may not be clever enough for that reference. She will be Home Schooled before she hits Puberty…….