She shot into the spotlight earlier this year when she played the title character in Wonder Woman.But Gal Gadot returned to her roots on Wednesday, as she was seen arriving back in her native Israel for a summer break.The actress, 32, looked effortlessly stunning in a casual T-shirt and denim skirt ensemble as she happily wandered the streets of Tel Aviv with a friend.

Leggy lady: Embracing the warm weather, the brunette slipped into a thigh-skimming denim skirt, which cinched in at her waist and left her long and lean legs on show

Casually cool: Keeping her look casual but chic, the actress paired the skirt with a simple white T-shirt, which featured a trendy slit and cut-out at the topAdding studded sandals to her feet for a hint of glitz, she tied her look together with a black handbag, slung over one shoulder, and glamorous cat-eye sunglasses.Sweeping her tresses into a tight ponytail and opting for minimal make-up, the former Miss Israel let her enviably clear and glowing complexion take centre stage as she wandered the city with a friend.Snapping a few photos with her iPhone in hand, Gal could not contain stop beaming as she spent an afternoon with her nearest and dearest.

Summer chic: Adding studded sandals to her feet for a hint of glitz, she tied her look together with a black handbag, slung over one shoulder, and glamorous cat-eye sunglasses

Radiant: Sweeping her tresses into a tight ponytail and opting for minimal make-up, the former Miss Israel let her enviably clear and glowing complexion take centre stageThe actress appeared more than happy to be taking a break, following a hectic few weeks promoting her film Wonder Woman, released in June.However while the flick received a rave reception from fans, Gal was recently forced to defend herself against body shamers, who claimed she was not curvy enough to play the iconic superhero.Speaking to Rolling Stone, she said: ‘Listen, if you want to be for real, then the Amazons, they had only one boob.