Who Was John Wayne's Spouse
John Wayne was married three times. His first wife was Josephine Saenz, followed by Esperanza Baur, and his final wife was Pilar Palette. He had four children across these marriages.
John Wayne's First and Second Wives
Josephine Saetz, often spelled Saenz, was his first wife. They married in 1933 and divorced in 1945. Esperanza Baur was his second wife; their marriage lasted from 1946 to 1954.
Pilar Palette and John Wayne's Final Marriage
Pilar Palette became John Wayne's third wife in 1954 and remained married to him until his death in 1979. The couple had three children together. For more background on his family life, see the John Wayne biography on Britannica.
