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Gal Gadot says a ‘major’ brain clot during her fourth pregnancy left her unable to ‘hear or see’

Gal Gadot says a ‘major’ brain clot during her fourth pregnancy left her unable to ‘hear or see’

Gal Gadot revealed more details about the ‘major’ brain clot she suffered during her fourth pregnancy. 

While appearing on Tuesday’s episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, the Snow White star, 39, shared that the clot left her unable to ‘hear or see’ when she was eight months pregnant.

‘I had mᴀssive headaches that completely put me down,’ she shared. ‘I was in bed and I couldn’t hear or see anything,’ the actress recalled, stating that she would lay in bed all day with a H๏τ bottle on her head.

The Israeli beauty — whose Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony was disrupted by warring Gaza protestors — said doctors and neurologists told her she was simply having  a ‘nasty migraine’ despite her symptoms getting worse. 

After getting advice from her mom to request an MRI, even though none of her doctors had recommended one, she was ‘rushed’ to the hospital, where doctors told her that she had a ‘major brain clot.’

‘If I had gone through a spontaneous delivery, I wouldn’t have been here,’ she stated, sharing she actually had three clots. 

Gal Gadot, 39, revealed more details about the 'major' brain clot she suffered during her fourth pregnancy

Gal Gadot, 39, revealed more details about the ‘major’ brain clot she suffered during her fourth pregnancy

While appearing on Tuesday’s episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, the Snow White star shared that the clot left her unable to 'hear or see' when she was eight months pregnant; pictured in the hospital after giving birth

While appearing on Tuesday’s episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, the Snow White star shared that the clot left her unable to ‘hear or see’ when she was eight months pregnant; pictured in the hospital after giving birth

‘It was the first time that I felt what it meant to be scared to death,’ she shared. 

‘And again, had I known better, they could have just put me on blood thinners and done.’ 

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She received a round of applause as she told the crowd to ‘always advocate for your health. Always. Listen to yourself, advocate for your health. If anything, you just over-checked yourself, right? That’s OK.’ 

The star underwent a thrombectomy – a procedure to remove a blood clot from a blood vessel. 

She said that while in the hospital her delivery happened ‘within two hours’ after she received the diagnosis. 

In March 2024, she announced that she had given birth to her fourth baby girl, named Ori.

The Wonder Woman star also shares Alma, 13, Maya, 7, and Daniella, 3 with her husband Jaron Varsano, 50.

‘My sweet girl, welcome. The pregnancy was not easy and we made it through,’ she captioned a picture of her holding her daughter in the hospital.

At the time she did not share her scary health ordeal. 

'I had mᴀssive headaches that completely put me down,' she shared. 'I was in bed and I couldn’t hear or see anything,' the star recalled, stating that she would lay in bed all day with a H๏τ bottle on her head

‘I had mᴀssive headaches that completely put me down,’ she shared. ‘I was in bed and I couldn’t hear or see anything,’ the star recalled, stating that she would lay in bed all day with a H๏τ bottle on her head

After getting advice from her mom to request an MRI, even though none of her doctors had recommended one, she was 'rushed' to the hospital, where doctors told her that she had a 'major brain clot'

After getting advice from her mom to request an MRI, even though none of her doctors had recommended one, she was ‘rushed’ to the hospital, where doctors told her that she had a ‘major brain clot’

'If I had gone through a spontaneous delivery, I wouldn't have been here,' she stated, sharing she actually had three clots. The star said that while in the hospital her delivery happened 'within two hours' after she received the diagnosis

‘If I had gone through a spontaneous delivery, I wouldn’t have been here,’ she stated, sharing she actually had three clots. The star said that while in the hospital her delivery happened ‘within two hours’ after she received the diagnosis 

In March 2024, she announced that she had given birth to her fourth baby girl, named Ori, and in December she revealed her health ordeal in an Instagram post

In March 2024, she announced that she had given birth to her fourth baby girl, named Ori, and in December she revealed her health ordeal in an Instagram post

The Wonder Woman star also shares Alma, 13, Maya, 7, and Daniella, 3 with her husband Jaron Varsano, 50; they are seen at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on Tuesday

The Wonder Woman star also shares Alma, 13, Maya, 7, and Daniella, 3 with her husband Jaron Varsano, 50; they are seen at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on Tuesday

But in December she revealed what happened via Instagram, writing, ‘In February, during my eighth month of pregnancy, I was diagnosed with a mᴀssive 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.’

She went on: ‘We rushed to the hospital, and within hours, I underwent emergency surgery. My daughter, Ori, was born during that moment of uncertainty and fear. Her name, meaning “my light,” wasn’t chosen by chance.’

‘Before the surgery, I told Jaron that when our daughter arrived, she would be the light waiting for me at the end of this tunnel. Thanks to an extraordinary team of doctors at @cedarssinai and weeks of dedicated care, I made it through and began the road to recovery. Today, I am fully healed and filled with graтιтude for the life I’ve been given back.’ 

Gal added: ‘The journey has taught me so much. First, it’s vital to listen to our bodies and trust what it’s telling us. Pain, discomfort, or even subtle changes often carry deeper meaning, and being attuned to your body can be life saving.’

‘Second, awareness matters. I had no idea that 3 in 100,000 pregnant women in the 30s+ age group are diagnosed with CVT(develop a blood clot in the brain). It’s so important to identify early because it’s treatable.’

She wrapped up her caption, writing, ‘While rare, it’s a possibility, and knowing it exists is the first step to addressing it. Sharing this is not meant to frighten anyone but to empower. If even one person feels compelled to take action for their health because of this story, it will have been worth sharing.’

Gal was joined by her husband and kids on Tuesday at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.

Her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony was disrupted by warring pro-Palestine/pro-Israel protestors

Her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony was disrupted by warring pro-Palestine/pro-Israel protestors

Recent claims emerged that a feud was brewing between Gadot and her Snow White co-star Rachel Zegler, 23, over their opposing stances on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Zegler was tellingly not in attendance at the ceremony; they are seen March 2 at the Oscars

Recent claims emerged that a feud was brewing between Gadot and her Snow White co-star Rachel Zegler, 23, over their opposing stances on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Zegler was tellingly not in attendance at the ceremony; they are seen March 2 at the Oscars

The actress plays the Evil Queen in the live action remake alongside Zegler's Snow White; seen in a still

The actress plays the Evil Queen in the live action remake alongside Zegler’s Snow White; seen in a still

Disney's scandal-plagued Snow White is set to be released in theaters on March 21

Disney’s scandal-plagued Snow White is set to be released in theaters on March 21

The actress, who plays the Evil Queen in the live action remake alongside Rachel Zegler’s Snow White, looked delighted as she arrived to receive the accolade – but outside the barriers, drama was unfolding, as the event was hit by warring protestors.

In dramatic video captured by Variety, police were seen running after a member of the public amid claims ‘a pro-Palestine protestor stole a pro-Israel protester’s flag.’

Pro-Palestine protestors had gathered outside the ceremony carrying signs reading: ‘Heroes fight like Palestinians’ and ‘Viva Viva Palestina.’ Israeli actress Gadot who formerly served in the IDF – is staunchly pro-Israel.

Recent claims emerged that a feud was brewing between Gadot and Zegler – who is pro-Palestine – over their opposing stances on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Zegler was tellingly not in attendance at the ceremony.

Zegler has publicly taken a pro-Palestinian stance since 2021, sharing several tweets and posts urging fans to donate to emergency aid for Gaza.

Speaking to Variety, Zegler previously said: ‘I can’t watch children die. I don’t think that should be a H๏τ take.’

Snow White has been plagued by controversy in the run-up to its release this Friday, partly because of Zegler’s politically charged comments.

It was also revealed that Disney has ‘zero faith’ in the upcoming film and that the movie bosses simply want to get the movie’s limited promo ‘over with,’ per The Hollywood Reporter. 

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