She was often called "the most beautiful woman in the world," but Hedy Lamarr wanted to be remembered for far more than her stunning looks. Despite being dismissed as an inventor during her lifetime, this Hollywood legend developed groundbreaking radio technology that guided Allied torpedoes during World War II. Remarkably, her innovations laid the foundation for modern communication systems like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
A New Chapter in Hedy Lamarr's Legacy
Today, her incredible story is finally getting the recognition it deserves. A new graphic novel, Hedy Lamarr: An Incredible Life, by William Roy and Sylvan Dorange, brings her achievements to life in vivid detail. This release comes alongside last year's acclaimed documentary Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story and an upcoming Showtime miniseries starring Gal Gadot, best known for her role as Wonder Woman. These projects mark a renaissance for a woman who, for too long, was overshadowed by her early fame for a nude scene in the 1933 film Ecstasy.
As Hedy herself once quipped, "Any girl can be glamorous. All you have to do is stand still and look stupid." But Hedy was anything but stupid. As Bombshell executive producer Susan Sarandon has pointed out, Hedy "was never seen for who she truly was." Until now, that is.
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Hedy and Gal Gadot: Two Trailblazers in Hollywood
Gal Gadot, the actress set to portray Hedy in the Showtime miniseries, shares more than just a striking resemblance to the iconic star. Both women navigated the challenges of being working mothers in Hollywood. Hedy raised three children while maintaining her career, and Gal, 33, is the proud mom of two daughters. In a candid interview at the 92nd Street Y in NYC, Gal opened up about the delicate balance between motherhood and her demanding career.
"Balancing motherhood and being a movie star is one of my biggest challenges," Gal admitted. "Every working mom can relate to this. You're always torn, feeling guilty that you're not doing enough at home or not focusing enough on your work. At the end of the day, though, your kids become part of your life, and you bring them into it. You're not supposed to change everything to accommodate them—they grow up alongside your journey."
