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Channing Tatum Opens Up About 'Painful' Divorce and Co-Parenting

9/3/2025

Summary

Story summary

Channing Tatum described his "painful" divorce from Jenna Dewan in a Variety interview, focusing on co-parenting their daughter, Everly.
They attempted to maintain their relationship for 18 months before separating in 2018, finalizing the divorce in September 2024.
Tatum noted the challenges of shared custody, saying, "It's really tough not to have your daughter half the time."
Both have since moved on; Tatum is dating Inka Williams, while Dewan is engaged to Steve Kazee.

History

Historical Context

Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan's marriage began in 2009 after they met on the set of *Step Up*. Their separation was announced in April 2018, with the divorce finalized in November 2019. This reflects a broader trend, as the American Psychological Association reported that nearly 40-50% of marriages end in divorce, highlighting the complexities of modern relationships and co-parenting.

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Story summary

Channing Tatum described his "painful" divorce from Jenna Dewan in a Variety interview, focusing on co-parenting their daughter, Everly.
They attempted to maintain their relationship for 18 months before separating in 2018, finalizing the divorce in September 2024.
Tatum noted the challenges of shared custody, saying, "It's really tough not to have your daughter half the time."
Both have since moved on; Tatum is dating Inka Williams, while Dewan is engaged to Steve Kazee.

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