#19: His Unstable Marriage Draws More Attention as His Fame Grows
As his film career reached new heights in the early 1940s, his marriage to Mayo Methot continued to draw attention in Hollywood. Reports of arguments and confrontations between the couple circulated within studio circles and among entertainment journalists covering the lives of movie stars.

The contrast between his calm screen persona and the instability of his private life became a frequent topic of discussion. Their relationship was often described as passionate but volatile, and the ongoing conflicts gradually pushed the marriage toward its eventual breakdown.
