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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8" />
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<title>Tribute to Hedy Lamarr</title>
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<header>
<button id="theme-toggle">Toggle Dark/Light Mode</button>
<nav>
<a href="#biography">Biography</a>
<a href="#timeline">Timeline</a>
<a href="#career">Hollywood Career</a>
<a href="#invention">Invention & Legacy</a>
<a href="#quotes">Quotes</a>
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedy_Lamarr">Learn More</a>
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<section id="biography">
<h1 id="title">Hedy Lamarr - Actress and Inventor</h1>
<figure id="img-div">
<img
id="image"
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Hedy Lamarr, celebrated actress and innovative inventor.
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<div id="tribute-info">
<p>
Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian-American actress and inventor who is
known for her beauty, talent, and groundbreaking work in technology.
Born in 1914 in Vienna, Lamarr became a prominent Hollywood actress
during the Golden Age of cinema, starring in films such as
<i>Algiers</i> (1938) and <i>Sampson and Delilah</i> (1949).
</p>
<p>
Beyond her acting career, Lamarr made significant contributions to
science and technology. During World War II, she co-invented a
frequency-hopping communication system intended to guide torpedoes
without being intercepted, which laid the foundation for modern
wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. In recognition of
her pioneering work, Lamarr was posthumously inducted into the
National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2014.
</p>
</div>
</section>
<!-- Early Life Section -->
<section id="early-life">
<h2>Early Life</h2>
<p>
Hedy Lamarr was born as Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler on November 9, 1914,
in Vienna, Austria. Her father was a successful banker, and her mother
was a pianist. Hedy showed an early interest in acting and the arts,
and she was also fascinated by technology and machinery.
</p>
<p>
By the age of 16, Hedy had already landed her first major role in the
controversial film <i>Ecstasy</i> (1933), which caught the attention
of the international film industry. However, her true passion for
science remained a constant throughout her life, even as she entered
the glamorous world of Hollywood.
</p>
</section>
<!-- Timeline Section -->
<section id="timeline">
<h2>Key Moments in Hedy Lamarr's Life</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>1914</strong> - Born in Vienna, Austria</li>
<li><strong>1933</strong> - Stars in <i>Ecstasy</i></li>
<li><strong>1938</strong> - Stars in the film <i>Algiers</i></li>
<li>
<strong>1942</strong> - Co-invents frequency-hopping technology
</li>
<li><strong>1949</strong> - Stars in <i>Sampson and Delilah</i></li>
<li>
<strong>1997</strong> - Receives Electronic Frontier Foundation
Pioneer Award
</li>
<li>
<strong>2014</strong> - Posthumously inducted into National
Inventors Hall of Fame
</li>
</ul>
</section>
<!-- Hollywood Career Section -->
<section id="career">
<h2>Hollywood Career</h2>
<p>
Hedy Lamarr’s rise to fame began with her role in the 1938 film
<i>Algiers</i>, which established her as a leading lady in Hollywood.
Over the next decade, she starred in numerous films alongside major
stars of the time, such as Clark Gable and Victor Mature. Some of her
most notable works include <i>Sampson and Delilah</i> (1949) and
<i>The Heavenly Body</i> (1944).
</p>
<p>
Despite her success on the screen, Lamarr became increasingly
frustrated with the lack of control over her career, feeling typecast
as a glamorous starlet rather than being recognized for her intellect.
</p>
</section>
<!-- Invention and Legacy Section -->
<section id="invention">
<h2>Invention & Legacy</h2>
<p>
During World War II, Lamarr teamed up with composer George Antheil to
develop a frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology. Their
invention was designed to prevent the interception of radio-controlled
torpedoes by allowing the signals to hop between frequencies, making
it difficult for enemies to jam or intercept them.
</p>
<p>
Although the U.S. Navy did not adopt the technology during the war,
Lamarr and Antheil’s work laid the foundation for modern wireless
communications. Today, their invention is considered a precursor to
technologies like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS.
</p>
<p>
In 1997, Lamarr was awarded the Electronic Frontier Foundation Pioneer
Award, and in 2014, she was posthumously inducted into the National
Inventors Hall of Fame, solidifying her place in history as both a
Hollywood icon and a scientific innovator.
</p>
</section>
<!-- Quotes Section -->
<section id="quotes">
<h2>Memorable Quotes</h2>
<blockquote>
“Any girl can be glamorous. All you have to do is stand still and look
stupid.”
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
“The world isn't getting any better with the passing of time, and I
don't need to tell you things are bad. But if I was to give you one
piece of advice, it would be this: Always be yourself.”
</blockquote>
</section>
<section id="learn-more">
<a
id="tribute-link"
href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedy_Lamarr"
target="_blank"
>Learn more about Hedy Lamarr</a
>
</section>
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<p>Created as a tribute to Hedy Lamarr</p>
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