While Gal Gadot has become a Hollywood superstar thanks to her breakout role as Wonder Woman, the actress actually met her husband, Jaron Varsano, long before her breakout fame. Gadot and Varsano met at a yoga retreat in the desert of Israel back in the mid-2000s. “We were in a very unique laboratory—a desert retreat in the south of Israel.
And both she and I were at a stage in our lives where we were thinking about what is love and what is a relationship,” Varsano recalled. “We began our conversation at 10 p.m., shared a kiss at sunrise, and held hands while driving back to Tel Aviv,” Varsano recalled. We were inseparable at that moment. It was beautiful.”
The pair quickly fell for each other, and Varsano told Gadot on their second date that he was going to marry her—a prediction that came true just two years later. Gadot and Varsano have now been happily married for over 15 years and share four daughters together.
While Gadot has become a household name, her husband has also made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. Originally a real estate developer, Varsano has since transitioned into the business side of the film world, working alongside his wife as a producer.
In 2019, Gadot and Varsano launched their own production company, Pilot Wave, which is behind several upcoming projects, including the spy thriller Heart of Stone starring Gadot, as well as the Wonder Woman franchise’s third installment.
“As producers, we want to help bring stories that have inspired us to life,” the couple said in an interview. “Pilot Wave will create content that promotes the perspectives and experiences of unique people and produces impactful stories aimed at igniting the imagination.”
Beyond their professional partnership, Varsano has also been vocal about his admiration and respect for his wife. In an Instagram post celebrating International Women’s Day, he wrote, “I’m so lucky to be married to a strong, independent woman. I learn from her on a daily basis; she empowers me and helps me become a better version of myself. Our relationship is based on equality and mutual respect. Her goals are just as important as mine. Her dreams are as important as mine.”
While Gadot‘s acting career has been defined by her star-making turn as the iconic Wonder Woman, her husband Varsano has played a key role in supporting her success and ambitions. Together, the power couple continues to leave their mark on Hollywood, both in front of and behind the camera.