10 Most Beautiful Photos of Hedy Lamarr

 

Often called “The Most Beautiful Woman in Film,” Hedy Lamarr’s beauty and screen presence made her one of the most popular actresses of her day.

She was born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler on November 9, 1914, in Vienna, Austria. At 17 years old, Hedy starred in her first film, a German project called Geld Auf der Strasse. 

Hedy continued her film career by working on both German and Czechoslovakian productions. The 1932 German film Exstase brought her to the attention of Hollywood producers, and she soon signed a contract with MGM.

Once in Hollywood, she officially changed her name to Hedy Lamarr and starred in her first Hollywood film, Algiers (1938)