Gal Gadot visits children at Virginia hospital in character as Wonder Woman

Israeli actress Gal Gadot made a surprise visit to a children's hospital in costume as Wonder Woman.

Gadot, who is filming the sequel to the 2017 film of the same name, visited the Inova Children's Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia.

She met with staff and patients and cuddled a particularly young patient.

One of the children Gal Gadot met on her visit to Inova Children’s Hospital was baby Karalyne. You can read more about her story and help her out here: https://t.co/1TKSbk1znE pic.twitter.com/DCnGNpCJKu
— Wonder Woman 1984 (@WonderWomanHQ) July 8, 2018

Some days are just WONDERFUL!!! So grateful for the stunningly gorgeous and kind Gal Gadot for bringing her superpowers to the kids at work!!! #wonderwoman #ilovemyjob

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The hospital tweeted: ""We are so honored that #WonderWoman stopped by to visit the kids and caregivers at #InovaChildrensHospital!," a tweet from the hospital read. "Thank you @GalGadot. #ForTheKids."

We are so honored that #WonderWoman stopped by to visit the kids and caregivers at #InovaChildrensHospital! Thank you @GalGadot. #ForTheKids https://t.co/Qj568TI4B8
— Inova Health (@InovaHealth) July 6, 2018

Wonder Woman 1984, the sequel to Wonder Woman, is due for release in November 2019.