This Hollywood Bombshell Invented the Wireless Communication Technology in World War Two

The “mother of Wi-Fi” had the talent, beauty, and brains

Jhemmylrut Teng
Lessons from History

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Hedy Lamarr, Hollywood’s “most beautiful woman” (Image: Hedy Lamarr Official Website)

We are now living in an era wherein wireless communication is being considered an essential part of life. We used Wi-Fi connection not just for our work but for our daily grind. And whenever it slows down, it seems like our world stops.

We all know what Wi-Fi is, but do we know who are the people behind this amazing technology? Well, one of them was a Hollywood bombshell. And she’s none other than Hedy Lamarr.

This lady didn’t merely shine through in the golden age of Hollywood films but also created one of the best technology during the Second World War.

Lamarr’s charm captured the hearts of the American people. But what they didn’t know, this femme fatale who starred in almost 30 Hollywood flicks was actually a genius.

From Austria to Hollywood

Lamarr was born in Vienna, Austria, on November 9, 1914, into a Jewish family. Her real name was Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler.

She was an only child; therefore, her parents’ attention was focused on her. Hef father was a bank director and an intelligent man. According to the National Women History

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Jhemmylrut Teng
Lessons from History

Media adviser for international relations and content creator during free time. A former TV Reporter. A life warrior.