Hollywood’s Secret Inventor

Known as “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World,” movie legend Hedy Lamarr wasn’t just a Hollywood star — she was a scientist. And the invention she dreamed up impacts our world in a way that connects us all.  Order Marie’s novel about Hedy Lamarr, The Only Woman in the Room, from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or an independent bookstore near you Follow Marie Benedict on Instagram, order her novels, and learn more about her work at authormariebenedict.com  Our Week of Women illustration is by Nina Chhita: @nina.draws.scientists Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App.  Tell us what’s making you smile! Send a voice memo to [email protected]  Our theme song is “Smile” by Ryan Innes -- Support us by supporting our sponsors! Daily Smile listeners get a special discount at OMGyes.com/SMILE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.