Hedy Lamarr, born as Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler in 1914, was an Austrian-American actress, inventor, and pioneer in the field of wireless communication. She gained fame in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s, starring in numerous successful films such as "Algiers" (1938) and "Samson and Delilah" (1949). Lamarr's beauty and charisma made her a prominent figure and one of the most desired actresses of her time.

Beyond her acting career, Lamarr possessed a brilliant mind and contributed significantly to technology. During World War II, she co-invented a frequency-hopping spread spectrum communication system, intended to protect Allied torpedoes from being jammed by the Axis powers. This invention formed the basis for many modern communication technologies, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.

Despite her groundbreaking contributions to science and technology, Lamarr's work as an inventor went largely unrecognized until later in her life. In 2014, she was posthumously inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame for her pioneering work in wireless communication. Hedy Lamarr remains an inspiration for her multifaceted talent, beauty, and intellectual prowess.

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