Hedy Lamarr was born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler on November 9, 1914, in Vienna, Austria, by Imtiaz Bibi, in Facebook

In January 2000, the world lost one of its brightest yet least recognized minds. Her name was Hedy Lamarr. At 85, she was not only a Hollywood star of the golden age, but also an inventor whose work laid the groundwork for modern wireless technology. 🌸

Hedy Lamarr was born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler on November 9, 1914, in Vienna, Austria. Raised in a well-off Jewish family, she showed a remarkable intellect from an early age. Her father, a banker fascinated by technology, encouraged her to take apart and analyze mechanical devices, teaching her the basics of engineering as a child. 🌸

Her dazzling beauty led her to the world of cinema early on. At eighteen, she starred in the controversial film “Ecstasy” (1933), causing a scandal with scenes of nudity and open expressions of female pleasure—unheard of at the time. 🌸

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