Actors
Why Hedy Lamarr Was Hollywood’s Secret Weapon
The starlet patented an ingenious technology to help with the war effort, but it went unrecognized for decades
How Margarita Cansino Became Rita Hayworth
Hayworth navigated identity, ethnicity and transformation throughout her career
The Pioneering Androgyny of Classic Hollywood Star Marlene Dietrich
The film icon embraced bisexuality, glamorous mystique and provocation
FDR Had a Famous Ghostwriter: Orson Welles
The legendary actor stumped and even wrote speeches for the 32nd president
Why Puppets (and Puppeteers) Are Still Important
Puppets aren't just children's toys, as this look into the Smithsonian's collection shows
Smithsonian Artifacts and Music Legends Share the Stage in Tonight's Star-Studded Television Program
Notable African-American performing artists commemorate the opening of the National Museum of African American History
Happy Birthday to Hollywood’s First Chinese-American Star
She was a leading lady, but racism held her career back
Shonda Rhimes and the Cast of 'Scandal' Dish on the Show's Behind-the-Scenes Secrets
The stars of the Washington, D.C.-inspired show reveal the method behind the magic
Three Things to Know About Judi Dench's Theater Career
The acclaimed actor's career spans decades
New Software Can Actually Edit Actors' Facial Expressions
FaceDirector can seamlessly blend several takes to create nuanced blends of emotions, potentially cutting down on the number of takes necessary in filming
When Batman Went "Bam!" and "Pow"
The original Catwoman, Julie Newmar recalls fitting into that distinctive costume—now at the Smithsonian
Richard Dreyfuss on Being Bernie Madoff
The versatile actor opens up about playing the banker in a new television miniseries and his close encounters with sharks and space aliens
These Actresses Were Never Nominated for an Oscar But Can Still Earn Your Vote
The National Portrait Gallery will hang the winner on its walls this winter
How Crystal Meth Made it Into the Smithsonian (Along with Walter White’s Porkpie Hat)
The wildly popular television show, depicting the dark side of the American Dream, reflects on the struggles of a recession-era middle class
How Katharine Hepburn Became a Fashion Icon
Celebrate the Hollywood star with a look at her stellar costumes
The Infamous "War of the Worlds" Radio Broadcast Was a Magnificent Fluke
Orson Welles and his colleagues scrambled to pull together the show; they ended up writing pop culture history
Don Draper's Gray Suit and Fedora Are Among "Mad Men Props" Donated to the Smithsonian
Members of the television show's stellar cast, along with director Matthew Weiner, dropped off some significant "Mad Men" swag
Dame Angela Lansbury Makes A "Spirit"-ed Return to the Stage
Noël Coward's timeless play brings the actress back to the D.C. theater where she got her start 58 years ago
Make a Pilgrimage to the Brand New John Wayne Birthplace & Museum
Opening in April, a museum to match the movie star's legacy
Grave Robbers Once Held Charlie Chaplin’s Body For Ransom
Months after his death, thieves stole the actor’s body in hopes of a $600,000 payout; it didn’t turn out as they had hoped
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