The Story of Hedy Lamarr, Hollywood Star and WiFi Inventor - Controversial for Erotic Scenes as a Teenager

Kapanlagi.com - Advanced technology makes life easier nowadays. One of them is technology like WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth that help us in our daily lives. But not many people know that there is a beautiful and brilliant figure behind the sophistication of these technologies.

This figure is Hedy Lamarr, she is a Hollywood star and is known as the most beautiful actress of her time. Her name became known after starring in one of the Oscar-nominated films titled ALGIERS and SAMPSON AND DELILAH.

Then her name soared even higher through the documentary film BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMARR STORY which tells the story of her inventions about WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth in 1941. Besides being an actress, Hedy is a scientist who loves science very much.

Reported by Forbes, here are some other facts that you should know about Hedy Lamarr. Check it out!

1. Jewish Descent

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Hedy was born in Austria on November 9, 1914. She is the daughter of parents of Jewish descent. In 1934, at the age of 19, she decided to get married. Unfortunately, the marriage did not bring happiness, so she decided to leave home.

2. Early Career as an Actress

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Later, Hedy decided to come to the United States during World War II. Her beautiful charm caught the attention of Louis B. Mayer, the head of MGM (Metro Goldwyn Mayer), when they met on a ship from London to New York.

Although she still struggled with English, she managed to get a contract to act in Hollywood films. From there, she met famous figures like John F. Kennedy and Howard Hughes who helped her career journey.

3. The Most Beautiful and Controversial Film Actress

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Often referred to as the most beautiful woman, Hedy Lamarr became a popular actress in her time. Her name gained even more attention at the age of 18 when she starred in the film ECSTASY (1993).

She appeared nude and had vulgar scenes, which made her a controversial actress. The film was eventually condemned and banned in many countries, including the United States.

4. Unappreciated Ideas

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Hedy's career was also known as a scientist. She once invented radio communication during the war. Her goal was to make Allied torpedoes switch from one frequency to another so that they couldn't be detected by the Nazis. Her invention was very useful in supporting military communication and national defense.

Unfortunately, to this day, Hedy has not received fair compensation for her hard work. Nevertheless, the US military openly acknowledges her patents and contributions to technology.

5. Scientist Inventor of WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth

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In addition, he also created the initial technique for spreading spectrum communication, the basis of all wireless communication that has developed into what we now know as WiFi. He came up with this idea when he met George Antheil during a dinner in Hollywood.

Hedy and George then registered their patent called 'Secret Communication System' or 'sistem komunikasi rahasia' on June 10, 1941. The patent was granted by the US Government on August 11, 1942.

6. Facts about Princess Hedy Lamarr

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During her lifetime, Hedy had a daughter named Denise Loder. In her confession, Denise said that she admired all of her mother's creative ideas and her work in raising women's rights to be recognized.

"She was very passionate about being a feminist. She may have never been called that, but she was indeed like that," said Denise Loder in the documentary film BOMBSHELL.

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