They called her “the most beautiful woman in the world.” But behind Hedy Lamarr’s famous face was a mind that shaped the future. In the shadows of Hollywood and the chaos of World War II, she co-invented a technology that became the foundation for Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, and more.

This episode of Purpose uncovers the extraordinary life of an actress turned inventor — and challenges the idea that you must choose between who the world expects you to be and who you truly are.

Hedy Lamarr didn’t just shine on screen — she lit the way forward.