Hedy Lamarr Was Hollywood's Darkest Bombshell

Hedy Lamarr Was Hollywood's Darkest Bombshell


January 9, 2026 | Sammy Tran

Hedy Lamarr Was Hollywood's Darkest Bombshell


Hedy Lamarr was often called “the most beautiful woman in the world.” Really, she was so much more than just a pretty face. There was her illustrious Hollywood career and her second act as the mastermind behind the groundbreaking technology that led to the invention of Wi-Fi. With all that, you’d hardly think that she would have the time for such a scandalous personal life—but this brilliant bombshell had a dark side, too.


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