The first female Nobel Prize winner in physics was Marie Curie, who received the award in 1903 alongside her husband, Pierre Curie, and Henri Becquerel for their work on radioactivity. Curie's groundbreaking research later earned her a second Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1911 for the discovery of the elements polonium and radium. She is remembered not only for her scientific achievements but also for breaking barriers for women in science. Curie's dedication and perseverance in the male-dominated field paved the way for future generations of female scientists.