Jenna Dewan’s Early Life and Career
Jenna Dewan is an American actress, dancer, and television personality born on December 3, 1980, in Hartford, Connecticut. She began her career as a backup dancer for popular artists such as Janet Jackson, Pink, and Missy Elliott. In 2006, she landed her breakthrough role in the dance film Step Up, where she met her future husband, Channing Tatum.
After Step Up, Jenna went on to appear in numerous films and television shows, including American Horror Story: Asylum, The Resident, and The Witches of East End. She also served as a judge on the reality competition show World of Dance from 2017 to 2019.
Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum’s Relationship
Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum met on the set of Step Up in 2006 and began dating shortly after. The couple got engaged in September 2008 and tied the knot in July 2009 in Malibu, California. They welcomed their daughter, Everly, in May 2013.
However, in April 2018, the couple announced their separation after almost nine years of marriage. They finalized their divorce in November 2019, but have remained amicable for the sake of their daughter.
Jenna Dewan’s Latest News and Projects
Jenna Dewan has recently been in the news for her engagement to actor Steve Kazee, whom she began dating in 2018. The couple announced their engagement in February 2020 and welcomed their son, Callum, in March 2020.
In terms of her career, Jenna has been busy with various projects. She starred in the Netflix series Soundtrack in 2019 and has a recurring role on the medical drama The Resident. She also released her first book, Gracefully You: How to Live Your Best Life Every Day, in 2019.
Jenna Dewan’s Movies and TV Shows
Jenna Dewan has appeared in numerous movies and television shows throughout her career. Some of her most notable film roles include Nora in Step Up, Tamara in Tamara, and Freya Beauchamp in The Witches of East End. She has also made appearances in television shows such as Supergirl, The Playboy Club, and American Horror Story: Asylum.
In addition to her acting career, Jenna has also served as a judge on the reality competition show World of Dance and has been a guest judge on shows such as So You Think You Can Dance and Lip Sync Battle.
Jenna Dewan’s Family Life
Jenna Dewan is a mother of two. She shares her daughter, Everly, with her ex-husband, Channing Tatum, and welcomed her son, Callum, with her fiancé, Steve Kazee. Jenna has been open about her journey as a mother and often shares photos and stories about her children on social media.
Aside from her immediate family, Jenna also has a close relationship with her mother, Nancy Lee Bursch, who was a cheerleader for the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys in the 1970s. Jenna has credited her mother for inspiring her love of dance and has even choreographed routines for her mother to perform at Cowboys games.
