Movie star John Wayne had no issue demonstrating his affection for women. He married three times over the course of his career, but he was known for having a type. Wayne was “obsessed” with Latin women, which was apparent in his dating life. The Duke once opened up about how he came to have specific preferences when it came to preferences in his partners.
John Wayne married 2 Latin women L-r: Pilar Palette and John Wayne | Hulton Archive/Getty Images
The first of Wayne’s three marriages started with Josephine Alicia Saenz, who had a Spanish American background. They met before he had the status of a movie star from his humble beginnings in their teenage years. However, their marriage ultimately ended in divorce in 1945.
Wayne’s next two marriages were with Latin women. The first was Esperanza Baur, who he referred to as Chata. Their relationship took a turn for the worst,...
John Wayne married 2 Latin women L-r: Pilar Palette and John Wayne | Hulton Archive/Getty Images
The first of Wayne’s three marriages started with Josephine Alicia Saenz, who had a Spanish American background. They met before he had the status of a movie star from his humble beginnings in their teenage years. However, their marriage ultimately ended in divorce in 1945.
Wayne’s next two marriages were with Latin women. The first was Esperanza Baur, who he referred to as Chata. Their relationship took a turn for the worst,...
- 2/6/2023
- by Jeff Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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