Gal Gadot recently talked about a terrifying health emergency when she was eight months pregnant with her fourth child. The actor appeared on “The Drew Barrymore Show” on Tuesday and revealed that she had major blood clots in her brain during her pregnancy journey last year. The star said that she lost two of her senses due to the condition and was petrified over not being able to “hear or see.” Speaking from her own experience, she also advised the audience to advocate for their health fiercely.
Gal Gadot’s ‘massive’ blood clot in brain left her scared
On March 18, Gal Gadot appeared on “The Drew Barrymore Show” to discuss her role in the 2025 film “Snow White.” The actor also opened up about a health scare during her fourth pregnancy. She recalled finding out about blood clots in her brain while she was eight months pregnant with her now 13-month-old daughter, Ori.
Gadot revealed that it all started from “massive headaches that completely put me down.” The star described losing her sight and hearing, leading her to consult several doctors, including neurologists. The medical professionals diagnosed her with a “nasty migraine,” but it only took a turn for the worse. Gadot recalled her mom sensing something wrong and advising her to get an MRI.
It was after the MRI that she was rushed to the hospital over a “major brain clot.” Gadot stressed that the scan practically saved her life. She said, “If I had gone through a spontaneous delivery, I would not have been here.” The actor pointed to her head to show how she had three different clots in her brain.
Gal Gadot revealed that the experience truly left her frightened. She continued, “And it was the first time that I felt what it meant to be scared to death.” The star recalled giving birth to her daughter Ori “within two hours.”
The actor then opened up about her health scare in a lengthy December 2024 post on Instagram. While speaking to host Drew Barrymore, Gadot revealed that she decided to speak up to raise more awareness of women’s health.
In other recent news, Gal Gadot received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday. She was accompanied by her husband, Jaron Varsano, and four daughters — Alma, 13, Maya, 7, and Daniella, 3, and Ori, 1.
Originally reported by Varsha Narayanan on Reality Tea.
