Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story If you're dying to learn more about real-life icons of Old Hollywood, look no further than this acclaimed documentary. Hedy Lamarr was one of the most famous screen sirens of the era, but she was much more than that — namely, she was a brilliant inventor who actually invented the predecessor to wi-fi technology! Watch Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story on Netflix. Image Source: Everett Collection