Little warrior's tearful encounter with Gal Gadot shows why female representation is so important

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Samantha Scelzo
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When two superheroes meet for the first time, there's no telling what incredible things can happen.

This weekend at San Diego Comic-Con, an encounter of super proportions happened when a young warrior, dressed head-to-toe as her favorite superhero, tearfully met Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot. Video footage shows Gadot holding the young girl's hands as she comforted her, while other Justice League costars watched the magic go down.

Gadot is seen assuring her new friend, Ashley, there's no reason to be upset by saying, "But now we're friends so there's no reason to cry anymore, all right? Because we are together."

Ashley's mother, Christine Keller, responded to a photo of her daughter meeting her hero, calling the moment "memories of a lifetime."

Keller, the author of "The Adventures of Danica Dreamer," continued to give praise to Gadot on her Facebook page.

Danica Dreamer meets Wonder Woman! These characters matter and can have a huge influence on young people. What a great role model and genuine, nice person. My daughter will always remember this moment for the rest of her life. Thank you, Gal Gadot! ❤

Ben Affleck, Gadot's costar, can be seen saying "That's sweet" as he looks on fondly at the encounter. Ezra Miller, the actor who plays The Flash in the Justice League, also overheard the superheroes chatting and chimed in.

“You’re a warrior,” he tells Ashley. “Your ability to cry is what makes you such a warrior. Come join the Justice League whenever you get ready.”

There's absolutely no doubt in our minds that this young superhero is ready to take her spot in the League. She already has the costume and approval from Wonder Woman herself so, what else does she need? Let's make this happen.

[H/T: HuffPost]

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Samantha was a Watercooler Web Culture & Lifestyle intern at Mashable. Follow her on Twitter @samiscelz.

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