Was john Wayne wife ever an actress?

John Wayne was married three times.

* His first wife, Josephine Alicia Saenz, was not an actress.

* His second wife, Esperanza Baur, was also not an actress.

* His third wife, Pilar Pallete, *was* an actress, but her career was relatively small, primarily in Mexican films.

So, to answer your question directly, yes, John Wayne's third wife was an actress.