Actress Gal Gadot Reveals Her Personal Miracle: "Grateful for the Life I Got Back"

Israeli actress Gal Gadot shared her personal miracle story with her followers this week. Gadot shared an emotional post on her Instagram page, writing that during the eighth month of her last pregnancy, a blood clot was diagnosed in her brain, endangering her life and forcing her to undergo emergency surgery. The difficult period began last February, and Gadot emphasizes that today she is "completely healthy and grateful for the life I got back."

Gadot began the post with her dilemma about whether to share her personal story. "This year has been full of deep challenges and reflections, and I debated whether and how to share a personal story. In the end, I decided to let my heart guide me... More than anything, I hope that by sharing this, I can raise awareness and support others who might be facing something similar," Gadot wrote.

In February, in her eighth month of pregnancy, Gadot wrote that she suffered for weeks from "unbearable headaches that kept me bedridden." An MRI scan revealed a blood clot in her brain. "In one moment, my family and I were faced with how fragile life can be. It was a sharp reminder of how quickly everything can change, and amidst a tough year, all I wanted was to hold on and live."

"We rushed to the hospital, and within hours, I underwent emergency surgery. My daughter, Uri, was born in this moment of uncertainty and fear. Her name, meaning 'my light,' was not chosen by chance. Before the surgery, I told Yaron that when our daughter arrives, she will be the light waiting for me at the end of this tunnel," she wrote and added: "Today, I am fully recovered and grateful for the life I got back."

"This journey taught me so much. Firstly, it is crucial to listen to our bodies and trust what they are telling us. Pain, discomfort, or even small changes often carry deeper meaning, and listening to your body can save lives. Secondly, awareness is important. I didn't know that 3 out of 100,000 pregnant women aged 30 and over are diagnosed with CVT (cerebral venous thrombosis). It is very important to identify early as it is treatable. Although it is rare, it is possible, and being aware of its existence is the first step in dealing with it. This sharing is not intended to frighten anyone, rather to empower. If even one person is motivated to act for their health because of this story, then sharing it was worth it".

She ended the post in the spirit of the Chanukah holiday: "Birth is a miracle, a testament to the strength and resilience of our body and spirit. But it also demands so much from us and reminds us to care for ourselves with the same determination with which we care for others. As we celebrate Chanukah, a holiday of light and miracles, I reflect on the personal miracle I was granted. My daughter, Uri, is a constant reminder of resilience, hope, and the strength within us. My wish is that we all find our light, experience our miracles, and continue to be a voice for our health and for others."