Just like a romantic comedy, when Hollywood heartthrob Channing Tatum first met Jenna Dewan on the sets of Step Up, a remarkable connection seemed to have instantly sparked between them. In fact, Dewan, in one of her conversations with Elle had talked about a sense of familiarity, as though they had known each other for years. While the actors started off as friends, their bond deepened rapidly, leading to a romantic relationship that later turned into marriage. However, in 2019, their relationship took a hit when the duo decided to separate.
While reminiscing about his early days with his ex-wife Jenna Dewan, Channing Tatum shed light on their initial on-screen kiss and the quirky events that led to their blossoming romance.
Channing Tatum reveals why his first kiss with Jenna Dewan was weird
Tatum and Dewan, who starred together in the 2006 film Step Up, embarked on a real-life love story that was hyped by all. While reminiscing about his time with his ex-wife, Tatum shared the details about his very first kiss with Dewan.
During the audition process for Step Up, Channing Tatum encountered an incident when Dewan unexpectedly walked into another actress’s audition. Reflecting on their first on-screen kiss, Tatum jokingly mentioned Dewan’s bad breath at the time.
“I was reading with all the girls for Step Up and she walked into another girl’s audition. I remember her breath being bad when we actually had a kissing scene. She loves it when I bring that up. It actually got better, I married her.”
This playful banter between the former couple added a lighthearted touch to their relationship, highlighting their ability to laugh at themselves. However, their journey took an unexpected turn, leading to their eventual divorce in 2019.
Channing Tatum opens up on his frightening divorce from Jenna Dewan
Building a solid foundation for their relationship was not without its challenges. Tatum and Dewan’s love story endured for several years, culminating in marriage in 2009. However, despite their best efforts, the couple eventually confronted the realization that their differences were irreconcilable.
Their decision to divorce in 2019 was not made lightly, as they both attempted to salvage their union amidst ongoing challenges. Tatum describes the divorce as a terrifying experience but acknowledges its importance in catalyzing personal growth. Tatum said,
“I think we told ourselves a story when we were young, and we just kept telling ourselves that story, no matter how blatantly life was telling us that we were so different.”
Moreover, the birth of their daughter further highlighted the contrasting thought processes and perspectives between Tatum and Dewan. This fundamental divergence became a daily reminder of their dissimilarities. He shared,
“But when you’re actually parents, you really understand differences between the two of you. Because it is screaming at you all day long. How you parent differently, how you look at the world, how you go through the world.
It was probably exactly what I needed. I don’t think I would’ve ever done the work, I think, on myself in the way that I had to do the work on myself to really try to figure out what next.”
While their divorce was undoubtedly a challenging experience, Tatum acknowledged the transformative impact it had on his personal development. As both Tatum and Dewan embark on separate paths, their fans continue to cherish the lasting legacy of their remarkable connection.
