Israeli actress Gal Gadot dropped a bombshell on her social media, revealing a terrifying ordeal she faced during her fourth and final pregnancy. In a heartfelt post, the Wonder Woman star opened up about a life-threatening condition that endangered both her life and her baby’s.
Gal Gadot’s Near-Death Experience
Gadot began her post reflecting on the lessons 2024 brought her, then shared the shocking health crisis she endured. For weeks, she had been suffering from debilitating headaches that left her bedridden. Concerned, she underwent an MRI, which revealed a massive blood clot in her brain. The diagnosis sent her rushing to the hospital, where she underwent an emergency surgery to save her life.
“In February, during my eighth month of pregnancy, I was diagnosed with a massive blood clot in my brain. For weeks, I had endured excruciating headaches that confined me to bed, until I finally underwent an MRI that revealed the terrifying truth. 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,” you can read on Gal Gadot’s post.
During this harrowing experience, Gadot also gave birth to her fourth child, Ori. Despite the dire circumstances, both mother and baby emerged healthy, thanks to the swift action of the doctors at Cedars-Sinai Hospital.
Now fully recovered, Gal Gadot expressed her gratitude for the medical team who successfully removed the clot that had caused her excruciating pain and posed a serious threat to her and her baby’s lives.
The 39-year-old actress also shared an important message for women everywhere: this rare condition, which affects 3 in every 100,000 pregnant women, is treatable if caught in time. By sharing her story, Gal Gadot hopes to encourage women to stay vigilant and seek medical attention for unusual symptoms—because early detection can truly save lives.
This article was originally written in Spanish by Lizbeth García in Cultura Colectiva.
