5 Actresses Who Have Also Worked As Scientists

From Natalie Portman to Lisa Kudrow, the following lineup explores the surprising crossover between actress and scientist.

By Connor Lynch
Oct 10, 2022 1:00 PMOct 10, 2022 9:37 PM
Natalie Portman
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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.

1. Hedy Lamarr

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