Gal Gadot’s “house of girls” just hit a major milestone! The Wonder Woman star, , took to Instagram on Sunday, Feb. , to celebrate a very special occasion: her youngest daughter Ori’s first birthday.
In a carousel that quickly went viral among fans, Gadot gave a rare, heartwarming glimpse into the toddler’s “A Very Hungry Caterpillar”-inspired bash. The celebration featured vibrant decorations based on the classic children’s book and, most importantly, a pink and white birthday cake that didn’t stay pretty for long.
The highlight of the post—and the moment sparking the most buzz on social media—was the “cake smash.” Gadot shared shots of little Ori sitting in her high chair, fully embracing the birthday tradition. By the end of the slide, the birthday girl was covered in frosting from her hands to her face, looking every bit the “Hungry Caterpillar” herself.
“אוֹרִי My light ️,” the proud mom captioned the post, using the Hebrew name that holds a deep significance for the family.
Fans on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram couldn’t get enough of the messy celebration. “The cake on the face is a mood! Happy birthday to the littlest Wonder Girl,” one fan commented, while others pointed out how much Gadot seems to be enjoying her “girl mom” era.
The lighthearted celebration is especially sweet given the journey it took to get here. When Gadot first announced Ori’s birth in March , she admitted to her followers that “the pregnancy was not easy.”
“You have brought so much light into our lives, living up to your name, Ori, which means ‘my light’ in Hebrew,” Gadot wrote at the time. She also added a playful nod to her husband, Jaron Varsano, , writing, “Welcome to the house of girls… daddy is pretty cool too.”
The couple, who have been married since , are also parents to daughters Alma, , Maya, , and Daniella, .
This isn’t the first time Ori has stolen the spotlight on her mom’s feed. Over Thanksgiving weekend, the Red Notice actress shared a clip of the toddler giggling away on a play mat, a sound Gadot described as her “heart’s joyous expression.”
Between beach trips with sandy toes and high-chair cake battles, Gadot is clearly soaking up every second of her daughter’s first year. It seems that in a house full of girls, baby Ori is definitely the one leading the fun!
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