Hedy Lamarr

Hedy Lamarr, an Austrian-born Jewish-American actress (seen left with co-star Victor Mature in 1949 film Samson and Delilah), left her domineering husband behind in the early 1930s and fled to London, where she was first recognized by the American chief of MGM studios in London. In what was to be a glittering career, the beauty, who had been married six times, emigrated to the United States and went on to star in films with Spencer Tracy, James Stewart, and Clark Gable. In response to the Nazis' repeated jamming of radio signals used to direct torpedoes to their targets in the Second World War, Lamarr helped devise the technology she became most famous for. She developed a system with composer and colleague George Antheil that made radio broadcasting more difficult to detect and enabled the missiles to reach their target. In 1941, the pair based the system on a piano's 88 keys and submitted a patent for the idea. A patent was issued the following year, but the US Navy decided against using the technology in combat.

DAME JOAN COLLINS: 'Vanity, thy name is woman!' The oft-misquoted Shakespeare line will continue to be employed. But why not?What's wrong with vanity? I'm living proof, as some might say. And I believe that vanity keeps you healthy, makes you feel better and you get compliments, which is great for your mental health (although maybe not for men, since these days, sadly, telling a woman that she looks beautiful or well-dressed could get them cancelled, or worse!) Perhaps this analogy will benefit those who are still struggling with the 'guilt' of being deemed 'vain': you finally buy the car of your dreams. What do you do? You put the best petrol in the tank, you do regular check-ups, you maintain it, change the oil, and check the tyres. You wash it, wax it, and polish it. If there are any nicks or scratches, you can buff them. Treat it well, it will last a lifetime, become a classic, and be on display at car shows. You should be proud of it.

On Tuesday, Gal Gadot kept it casual-cool for lunch at San Vicente Bungalows, a members-only establishment in West Hollywood. The 37-year-old actress tee was characterized by white trim around the neckline and sleeves. She cinched in her already slim waist with white jeans and a thin brown leather belt.