Hedy Lamarr
Hedy Lamarr, an Austrian-American actress, was a Hollywood icon of the 1930s and 1940s, celebrated for her beauty and starring roles in films such as Algiers (1938) and Samson and Delilah (1949). While known for her glamorous screen presence, Lamarr was also a brilliant inventor with a passion for science. During World War II, she co-invented a frequency-hopping communication system with composer George Antheil, designed to prevent enemy forces from jamming Allied torpedoes. This invention later became the foundation for modern technologies like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. Although her technological contributions went unrecognized during her lifetime, Lamarr received posthumous acclaim for her work, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation Pioneer Award in 1997. Her life is a testament to her extraordinary intellect and multifaceted talent, making her both a timeless Hollywood legend and a trailblazer in the field of technology.