Why John Wayne Not Serving in World War II Made Him Hollywood’s Valuable Commodity

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‘They Were Expendable’ actor John Wayne didn’t serve in World War II, but it proved to make him one of Hollywood’s most valuable performers.

Actor John Wayne avoided serving in World War II, which had both positive and negative impacts on his career. The “super-patriot” always held high opinions of the country and those who served to protect it. However, Wayne took criticism for not fighting for the country when he had the opportunity to do so. The actor believed that he served in his own way, but staying home actually benefited his career more than one may think.

Why John Wayne avoided serving in World War II

Wayne had a variety of reasons why he didn’t serve in WWII back in the day. However, he would later open up about the real reason why he didn’t enlist. The actor initially tried to explain how he wanted to serve, but that he wasn’t allowed to. Wayne ultimately didn’t enlist in WWII on the basis that he was the sole supporter of his family, but he failed to mention that he was in the process of getting a divorce at the time.

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