News and Trends Interviews Gal Gadot Relies On These Wellness Rituals to Feel Her Best The star of the Wonder Woman franchise prioritizes rituals that make her look and feel her best. By Kate Sandoval Box Kate Sandoval Box Instagram Kate Sandoval Box (she/her) is a writer, editor, and cross-platform beauty expert with over 15 years of experience at national women's brands, where she has interviewed the nation's top aesthetic experts and culled the beauty market for the most innovative products that deliver next-level results. She was the beauty director at SHAPE for eight years and held the same title at Parents and Parents Latina. Previously, Sandoval Box held beauty editor roles at Self, Latina, Cosmopolitan, and O, The Oprah Magazine. Her skin content has been nominated for multiple Skin Sense Awards and has won a media award from the Women's Dermatologic Society. She has profiled celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Laura Dern, Jennifer Lopez, Kristen Bell, Eva Mendes, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas and has appeared as an expert on The Dr. Oz Show, Fox, CBS, and many news syndications across the country. Sandoval Box graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara and is originally from New Mexico. She now resides in Hoboken, NJ with her husband and two children. Shape's editorial guidelines Published on June 9, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Between starring in superhero flicks, running a production company, and spending time with her family, Gal Gadot has a lot on her plate. And yet, she always puts her self-care rituals at the top of her to-do list. "Wellness is such an essential part of my life because the better I feel, the better I look, the better I am," she tells Shape. Elements of her routine have evolved over time, but some components have stayed essential. Getty Images Meditation + Sleep "It's funny how the people who could really benefit from meditation are often the ones who can't find the time to do it," says Gadot, who says she related until she discovered the Headspace app. "It's quick, it's easy to use, and it really helps me feel present," says the Wonder Woman star. "That and getting enough quality sleep are the keys for me." Hydration "I wake up and drink water like a camel," says Gadot, who says she makes sure to drink more water throughout the day, especially while working out and before going to bed. "I have a full, chilled bottle of Smartwater+ Clarity [Buy It, $2, target.com] before coffee or anything else. I find it crisp, refreshing, delicious — I crave it. My family and I tasted all the latest Smartwater+flavors, and Clarity was our favorite. We're drinking much more water than we otherwise would be." Fitness "I like to do interval training, and I'm super grateful that I can do those workouts in my gym at home. I try to get to it every day, but sometimes it's more like three to four times a week. It's been a bit challenging to carve out the time with the family at home." Nutrient-Rich Food For Gadot, just as sticking to a workout routine is important, so is eating healthy foods. "I'll never forget what a fitness trainer explained: Even if you work out for two hours a day, there are a lot of hours left to eat. So the foods you choose are important," she says. "I'm all about the Mediterranean diet. I love to cook it, and I enjoy eating it too." More than that, she finds that she feels and looks better when she does: "I'm not a saint. I eat cheeseburgers and stuff like that. But the majority of the time, I keep it healthy. And when I do, I'm more vital." Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit