Plenty of scientists throughout history have had day jobs: Albert Einstein’s work as a patent clerk is one of the most famous examples. Marie Curie worked as a governess in the earliest days of her research.
For some scientists, though, their other work wasn’t just a way to pay the bills, but another vocation entirely: Samuel Morse was a painter, for example. Notably, if you look within the realm of acting alone, you can find a surprising number of women who contributed to science as well as the stage. Here is a round-up of some of them, and their exceptional achievements.
