John Wayne Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Actors

Jesse Eisenberg holding up a card on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'

Movies

Fans Can’t Believe Jesse Eisenberg’s Real Magic Skills — He Actually Pulled This Off in NYC!

Jesse Eisenberg continues to impress with his magic skills. This time, he pulled off a cool public stunt in NYC to promote his new film, 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't.'

by Lauren Weiler

Published on October 30, 2025

3 min read

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster arrive at the 2025 AFI Fest in Hollywood

Notable People

What Hugh Jackman Did to Prove He’s ‘Deeply in Love’ With Sutton Foster

Here's what an expert noticed about Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster's red carpet debut.

by Michelle Kapusta

Natalie Portman with short hair head-on for 'V for Vendetta'

Notable People

6 Iconic Bald Celebrity Moments — Emma Stone’s ‘Bugonia’ Joins the List

Celebrities are no strangers to cutting their hair for roles. Here are 6 iconic celebrity bald moments that live on, including Emma Stone's recent transformation.

by Lauren Weiler

Ryan Reynolds Kept Forcing Dwayne Johnson to Break Character While Filming ‘Red Notice’: ‘I Was Bent Over Laughing so Hard at Him’

Ryan Reynolds was so funny in 'Red Notice' that Dwayne Johnson was forced to break character.

by Christina Nunn

Published on November 26, 2021

3 min read

Movies

RuPaul’s ‘Drag Race’ Cast in ‘The B*tch Who Stole Christmas’: Everything We Know About the Movie

RuPaul is set to release a scripted holiday movie on VH1, and it promises to be everything 'Drag Race' hope it to be.

by Kourtnee Jackson

Movies

‘The Goonies’: John Matuszak’s Makeup Took 5 Hours to Complete and Used a Remote Control Eyeball

'The Goonies' went a long way to get its look right with one star undergoing five hours of makeup.

by Produced by Digital Editors

John Wayne Once Avoided Marlene Dietrich After She Yelled ‘Mommy Wants That for Christmas’

Oscar-nominee Marlene Dietrich once shouted, "Mommy wants that for Christmas" at John Wayne, which initially caused him to avoid her.

by Jeff Nelson

'True Grit' John Wayne and Gene Autry, actors in Westerns. Wayne is in a portrait image wearing an eyepatch and a cowboy hat. Autry is wearing a cowboy hat and holding a guitar.

Movies

John Wayne: Gene Autry Realized Westerns Were Dead After Seeing ‘True Grit’

Actor Gene Autry disliked John Wayne in 'True Grit' so much that he thought it marked the end of Westerns.

by Jeff Nelson

'Fort Apache' John Wayne as Capt. Kirby York wearing a cowboy hat, looking up.

Movies

John Wayne Carried 1 Co-Star After She Fainted on ‘Fort Apache’ From Heat Stroke

A 'Fort Apache' actor fainted as a result of heat stroke, but John Wayne was there to help carry her to safety.

by Jeff Nelson

John Wayne and Kirk Douglas wearing Western costumes. Wayne is holding out his finger, pointing.

Movies

John Wayne and Kirk Douglas Had More Respect for Each Other Than Fans Think

Actor John Wayne and Kirk Douglas had their differences, but they had a strong mutual respect for one another that audiences didn't expect.

by Jeff Nelson

John Wayne and Barbra Streisand at the 1970 Oscars. She's kissing him on the cheek, while he holds his Academy Award. They're standing in front of an Oscar statue and red curtains.

Movies

John Wayne Introduced 1 Legendary Comedian as Having ‘True Grit’ at the 1970 Oscars

'Red River' actor John Wayne took the stage at the 1970 Oscars ceremony to introduce an iconic American comedian, describing him as having 'true grit.'

by Jeff Nelson

'The Quiet Man' John Wayne as Sean Thornton in a portrait wearing a hat and suit jacket.

Movies

John Wayne Had a Double for Every Stunt Scene in ‘The Quiet Man,’ Except for These Moments

Movie star John Wayne had a double for much of the stuntwork, but he did his own work in these iconic scenes.

by Jeff Nelson

Actor and once stuntman John Wayne smiling in a black-and-white portrait, wearing Western clothing.

Movies

John Wayne Worked With His Favorite Stuntman on 32 Movies

Oscar-winning John Wayne had a favorite stuntman, who he worked with on a total of 32 movies over the course of their careers.

by Jeff Nelson

John Wayne with a strong public image. He's smiling, wearing a Western costume for 'Rio Lobo.'

Movies

John Wayne Thought 1 Oscar-Nominee ‘Lost His Audience,’ Ruined His Public Image

Oscar-winning actor John Wayne thought that a peer he compared himself to ruined his public image after accepting a peculiar role.

by Jeff Nelson

John Wayne having a drink with Forrest Tucker in a black-and-white picture. They're wearing suit and ties.

Notable People

John Wayne Said to ‘Never Trust a Man That Doesn’t Drink,’ He Was Wrong

'True Grit' star John Wayne didn't trust a man who didn't drink, but the meaning behind that dug deeper than a recreational activity.

by Jeff Nelson

Movies

5 John Wayne Movies That Were the Most Physically Demanding to Make

John Wayne starred in a wide array of movies in the Western and war film genres, but here are 5 of the most challenging.

by Jeff Nelson

'Red River' Montgomery Clift as Matt Garth and John Wayne as Thomas Dunson. Matt kicks Thomas in the face, whose head is moving back.

Movies

John Wayne’s Bear-Hunting Trip Went Horribly Wrong on ‘Red River,’ Montgomery Clift Hated It

Montgomery Clift agreed to go on a bear-hunting trip with John Wayne while filming 'Red River,' which wasn't his definition of a good time.

by Jeff Nelson

John Wayne and 'The Lone Ranger' actor Clayton Moore. Wayne is sitting in a suit and tie with his hands crossed. Moore is hiding behind tree branches, wearing his Lone Ranger costume.

Movies / TV

John Wayne and ‘The Lone Ranger’s Clayton Moore Agreed on Why the Western Genre Died

'True Grit' actor John Wayne and 'The Lone Ranger' star Clayton Moore didn't like where the Western genre went, blaming this industry evolution for its death.

by Jeff Nelson

'Red River' John Wayne as Thomas Dunson and Montgomery Clift as Matt Garth. Dunson is looking at Garth, who is holding his pistol out.

Movies

John Wayne and Montgomery Clift Were Paid a ‘Startling’ Amount for ‘Red River’

'Red River' actor Montgomery Clift made the same amount of money for the classic Western as movie star John Wayne.

by Jeff Nelson

'Cast a Giant Shadow' John Wayne as U.S. General Randolph and Kirk Douglas, as Kirk Douglas, as U.S. Colonel David Marcus in a black-and-white picture. They're wearing military uniforms, looking upset.

Movies

On This Day: John Wayne’s ‘Cast a Giant Shadow’ Hit Theaters on March 30, 1966 — It Still Splits Audiences

'Cast a Giant Shadow' starred Kirk Douglas and John Wayne in a war film that divided longtime fans and general audiences.

by Jeff Nelson

John Wayne, an inspiration to many actors, in a black-and-white portrait photo in a tuxedo.

Movies

John Wayne Looked up to 1 ‘Enormous’ Actor as His Inspiration for Building His Persona

Actor John Wayne once revealed that he had a major inspiration that he looked up to when developing his own on-screen persona.

by Jeff Nelson

John Wayne, who was involved in a racist bit at the 1958 Oscars. He's wearing a tux in a black-and-white picture.

Movies

On This Day: John Wayne and Bob Hope Gave an Incredibly Racist Bit Before Presenting Joanne Woodward Her Oscar on March 26, 1958

'True Grit' actor John Wayne and comedian Bob Hope did a racist bit before announcing the winner of the Best Actress category at the 1958 Oscars.

by Jeff Nelson

'Rio Grande' actor John Wayne as Lieutenant Colonel Kirby Yorke, whose fake sword ended up on 'Pawn Stars.' A black-and-white picture of him holding a sword and gun, while standing in a Western costume.

John Wayne Fans Call His Son’s ‘Pawn Stars’ Appearance the Best Expert Appearance Ever in Sketchy ‘Rio Grande’ Dealing

Actor John Wayne's son, Ethan, appeared as an expert on 'Pawn Stars' in a hilarious instance that shocked the seller.

by Jeff Nelson

'The Shootist' Lauren Bacall as Bond Rogers and John Wayne as J.B. Books in a black-and-white picture, smiling next to each other in costume.

Movies

‘The Shootist’: Lauren Bacall Was Furious ‘Big Slob’ John Wayne Kept Spitting on Her Hemline

Actor Lauren Bacall couldn't stand when John Wayne would spit on her hemline while shooting 'The Shootist,' and she refused to remain quiet about it.

by Jeff Nelson

'The Shootist' Lauren Bacall as Bond Rogers and John Wayne as J.B. Books. Rogers is standing behind Books on the porch of the house.

Movies

‘The Shootist’: John Wayne’s Final Movie Title Came From a Real Fearful Gunfighter’s Quip

Oscar-winning actor John Wayne delivered his last performance in 'The Shootist,' which was based on a shootist from real life.

by Jeff Nelson

'True Grit' John Wayne as Rooster Cogburn and Glen Campbell as La Boeuf, each on a horse, standing in front of a mountain. Wayne has his hand on his waist.

Movies

John Wayne Rode His Own Horse Named Dollor in 7 Movies

'True Grit' actor John Wayne went out of his way to bring his horse, Dollor, on the journey to film 7 different Western movies.

by Jeff Nelson