John Wayne shut down a real-life bully during an awkward encounter at a restaurant. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more

John Wayne took pride in embodying American values and true masculine heroism in his movies, standing up to those taking advantage of the weak. Carrying such a public persona meant it was important to Duke’s integrity to reflect this character in real life. His estate has recently shared a story of one such incident where he showed true grit.

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The story goes: “At a high-end restaurant, John Wayne sat quie

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