Hedy Lamarr

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What was Hedy Lamarr's birth name? Hedy Lamarr
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What was Hedy Lamarr's birth name?

Hedy Lamarr was born with the name Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler. She adopted the stage name "Hedy Lamarr" when she transitioned into a career in Hollywood. The name change was suggested by MGM studio head Louis B. Mayer as a way to distinguish her European film work from her Hollywood career.