History of Channing Tatum in Timeline
Channing Tatum is an American actor known for both his comedic and dramatic roles. He rose to fame with his breakout performance in the dance film "Step Up" (2006). Tatum has starred in a variety of successful movies including comedies like "She's the Man" (2006), action-comedies like the "21 Jump Street" series (2012, 2014), and the critically acclaimed comedy-drama "Magic Mike" (2012). He also produced and starred in the sequels, "Magic Mike XXL" (2015) and "Magic Mike's Last Dance" (2023).
April 26, 1980: Channing Tatum is born
On April 26, 1980, Channing Matthew Tatum, an acclaimed American actor, was born.
1998: High School Graduation
Channing Tatum graduated from Tampa Catholic High School, where he was voted most athletic, in 1998.
1999: The 1999 World Trade Organization protests
The 1999 World Trade Organization protests, also known as the 'Battle of Seattle,' were a series of protests surrounding the WTO Ministerial Conference of 1999, when members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) convened at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle, Washington on November 30, 1999. The conference was quickly overshadowed by massive and controversial street protests outside the hotels and the Convention Center against the WTO's globalization policies, which were seen as prioritizing corporate profits over labor rights, environmental protection, and developing countries.
2000: Early Career as a Dancer
Channing Tatum's career in entertainment began in 2000 as a dancer in Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" music video.
October 2001: Modeling Recognition
Channing Tatum was featured in Tear Sheet magazine's "50 Most Beautiful Faces" in October 2001.
2002: Transition to Commercials
Channing Tatum transitioned from modeling to appearing in national television commercials for brands like Mountain Dew and Pepsi in 2002.
2005: Film Debut in Coach Carter
Channing Tatum made his film debut in the drama film "Coach Carter" in 2005.
2006: Tatum meets Jenna Dewan on set of "Step Up"
Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan first crossed paths in 2006 while filming the dance movie "Step Up," which would become a significant milestone in their personal lives.
2006: Breakthrough with "Step Up" and "She's the Man"
Channing Tatum's breakthrough year arrived in 2006 with his leading role in the dance film "Step Up" alongside his future wife Jenna Dewan. The same year, he starred in the Shakespearean teen comedy "She's the Man" opposite Amanda Bynes.
2008: Exploring Different Genres
Channing Tatum starred in films exploring diverse genres, including Kimberly Peirce's war drama "Stop-Loss" and Stuart Townsend's political thriller "Battle in Seattle," in 2008.
July 11, 2009: Tatum marries Jenna Dewan
Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan tied the knot on July 11, 2009, in Malibu, California, marking the beginning of their marriage.
2009: Action Roles and Critical Acclaim
In 2009, Channing Tatum took on action roles in "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" and Michael Mann's crime drama "Public Enemies."
2009: Release of "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra"
The first installment of the G.I. Joe franchise, "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," was released in 2009.
2009: Working with Acclaimed Directors
Channing Tatum furthered his acting career in 2009 by working with esteemed directors like Michael Mann on "Public Enemies" and taking on the role of Duke in "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra."
2010: Tatum launches production companies, releases first documentary
Channing Tatum established his presence in film production in 2010 by starting two production companies, 33andOut Productions and Iron Horse Entertainment, and releasing their debut documentary, "Earth Made of Glass."
2010: Inspiration for "Magic Mike"
Channing Tatum revealed his past experience as a stripper and his desire to make a film about it, which later materialized into the movie "Magic Mike," in 2010.
2010: Tatum signs production deal with Relativity Media
In 2010, Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan, and Reid Carolin signed a two-year production deal with Relativity Media, aiming to develop and produce films.
June 29, 2012: Initial Release Date for "G.I. Joe: Retaliation"
June 29, 2012, was the initial release date for "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" before it was postponed to March 2013.
October 2012: Tatum opens "Saints and Sinners" restaurant and bar
In October 2012, Channing Tatum, along with a friend, ventured into the culinary world by opening "Saints and Sinners," a burlesque-themed restaurant and bar in New Orleans.
2012: Critical Acclaim and Box Office Success
Channing Tatum continued to gain recognition for his roles in movies like "Magic Mike," "21 Jump Street," and "Haywire" in 2012.
2012: People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive"
In 2012, Channing Tatum was named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive."
2012: Tatum expresses desire to produce films he stars in
In a 2012 interview, Channing Tatum shared his aspiration to be more involved in the production side of filmmaking, expressing his preference for producing the movies he stars in.
March 2013: Release of "G.I. Joe: Retaliation"
March 2013 marked the release of "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," which saw the return of Channing Tatum as Duke and featured Dwayne Johnson and Bruce Willis.
2013: "G.I. Joe" Sequel and "White House Down"
Channing Tatum reprised his role in "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" and starred in the action film "White House Down" in 2013.
2013: Tatum and Dewan welcome their daughter
Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan became parents in 2013 with the birth of their daughter, marking a significant chapter in their lives.
2014: Development of "Gambit" Film Begins
Channing Tatum became attached to star in and produce a solo film about the X-Men character Gambit, with development beginning in 2014.
2014: Sequels and Critical Acclaim
In 2014, Channing Tatum starred in the sequel "22 Jump Street" and received critical acclaim for his role in the biographical drama "Foxcatcher."
2015: "Magic Mike XXL" and "The Hateful Eight" Release
Channing Tatum starred in and produced the sequel "Magic Mike XXL" and appeared in Quentin Tarantino's "The Hateful Eight" in 2015.
2016: Historical Drama "Hail, Caesar!"
Channing Tatum appeared in the Coen brothers' historical comedy "Hail, Caesar!" in 2016.
2017: Superhero Debut in "Logan Lucky"
Channing Tatum took on the role of a mutant in the superhero film "Logan Lucky" in 2017.
April 2, 2018: Tatum and Dewan announce separation
Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan announced their separation on April 2, 2018.
2018: Tatum begins dating Jessie J
Channing Tatum began a romantic relationship with English singer Jessie J in 2018.
May 2019: Cancellation of "Gambit" Film
After being stuck in development hell since 2014, the "Gambit" film, in which Channing Tatum was set to star and produce, was officially canceled in May 2019.
November 2019: Tatum and Dewan's divorce finalized
The divorce between Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan was finalized in November 2019, legally dissolving their marriage.
2019: Release of German Film "System Crasher"
The German film "System Crasher," which Channing Tatum would later be attached to star in a remake of, was released in 2019.
2020: Tatum and Jessie J's relationship ends
Channing Tatum and Jessie J's relationship came to an end in 2020.
June 2021: Channing Tatum to Star in "Blink Twice"
Channing Tatum was set to star in the thriller "Blink Twice," marking Zoë Kravitz's directorial debut, in June 2021.
November 2021: Collaboration with Tom Hardy
In November 2021, Channing Tatum was cast in an untitled true story drama film alongside Tom Hardy, with George Nolfi directing.
2021: Tatum starts dating Zoë Kravitz
Channing Tatum embarked on a new relationship with actress Zoë Kravitz in 2021.
2021: Free Association signs first look deal with MGM
Expanding his production ventures, Channing Tatum's company, Free Association, secured a first-look deal with MGM in 2021, marking a significant step in the company's growth.
2021: "The One and Only Sparkella" published, becomes New York Times bestseller
In 2021, Channing Tatum added "children's book author" to his accomplishments with the release of his first picture book, "The One and Only Sparkella," which quickly gained popularity and landed on the New York Times bestseller list.
2022: "The One and Only Sparkella Makes a Plan" scheduled for publication
Channing Tatum continued his foray into children's literature with the announcement of his second book, "The One and Only Sparkella Makes a Plan," set to be released in 2022.
2022: Directing Debut and "The Lost City"
Channing Tatum expanded his creative repertoire in 2022 by making his directorial debut with "Dog" and starring alongside Sandra Bullock in the action-adventure comedy "The Lost City."
2022: Directing Debut and "The Lost City"
Channing Tatum made his directorial debut with the road film "Dog" and starred opposite Sandra Bullock in the adventure comedy "The Lost City" in 2022.
October 2023: Tatum signs Artists4Ceasefire open letter
Demonstrating his stance on global issues, Channing Tatum added his name to the Artists4Ceasefire open letter in October 2023, urging President Joe Biden to call for a ceasefire amidst the conflict in Gaza.
2023: Return to "Magic Mike" Franchise
Channing Tatum reprised his role as Mike Lane in and produced the final installment of the trilogy, "Magic Mike's Last Dance," in 2023.
2023: Tatum reflects on marriage and divorce
In a candid interview with Vanity Fair in 2023, Channing Tatum reflected on his past marriage and divorce, expressing uncertainty about remarrying and highlighting the personal growth and strengthened bond with his daughter.
2023: Tatum and Kravitz reportedly engaged
Reports surfaced in 2023 suggesting that Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz had taken their relationship to the next level and gotten engaged.