Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jenna Dewan
Discover the career path of Jenna Dewan, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Jenna Dewan is an American actress and dancer who began her career as a backup dancer for prominent artists like Janet Jackson. She gained significant recognition for her starring role as Nora Clark in the film *Step Up* (2006). Dewan's acting career includes roles in television series such as *The Playboy Club*, *American Horror Story: Asylum*, *Witches of East End*, *Supergirl*, *Superman & Lois*, and *Soundtrack*. She has also hosted reality shows like *World of Dance* and *Flirty Dancing*, judged *Come Dance with Me* and currently stars as Bailey Nolan on ABC's *The Rookie*. Additionally, she had a recurring part in *The Resident*.
2000: First Appearance in Janet Jackson's Video
In 2000, Jenna Dewan made her first appearance in Janet Jackson's "Doesn't Really Matter" video.
2001: All for You Appearances
In 2001, Jenna Dewan appeared in Janet Jackson's "All for You" video and the All for You Tour.
2006: Role as Nora Clark in Step Up
In 2006, Jenna Dewan became known for her role as Nora Clark in the film Step Up.
2006: Co-starring in Step Up and Take the Lead
In 2006, Jenna Dewan co-starred with Channing Tatum in Step Up, and also starred in Take the Lead in the same year.
August 2008: Starring in Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal
In August 2008, Jenna Dewan starred in the Lifetime made-for-television film Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal, portraying Coach Emma Carr.
November 2009: Appearance in American Virgin
In November 2009, Jenna Dewan appeared in the straight-to-DVD comedy American Virgin alongside Rob Schneider.
2010: Founding 33andOut Productions
In 2010, Jenna Dewan, along with friends, started a production company called 33andOut Productions. Their first production was the documentary Earth Made of Glass.
March 2011: Cast in The Playboy Club Pilot
In March 2011, Jenna Dewan was cast in the NBC pilot of The Playboy Club.
May 2011: NBC Picks Up The Playboy Club
In May 2011, NBC picked up The Playboy Club series for a full season.
October 2011: Cancellation of The Playboy Club
In October 2011, NBC cancelled The Playboy Club after just three episodes due to low ratings.
November 2011: Release of The Jerk Theory in the US
In November 2011, the film The Jerk Theory, which was first released in Germany in 2009, was released in the United States, starring Jenna Dewan.
September 14, 2012: Release of 10 Years
On September 14, 2012, the romantic-comedy film 10 Years, co-produced by and starring Jenna Dewan's then-husband Channing Tatum, was released.
2013: Starring in Witches of East End
In 2013, Jenna Dewan began starring as Freya Beauchamp in the Lifetime series Witches of East End.
2015: Recurring Role in Supergirl
In late 2015, Jenna Dewan began a recurring role in the CBS/CW series Supergirl as Lucy Lane.
2016: Face of Danskin
In 2016, Jenna Dewan was the face of dancewear manufacturer Danskin in a campaign and photo shoot.
2018: Appearance on Seatbelt Psychic
In 2018, Jenna Dewan appeared on the television series Seatbelt Psychic and received a reading from Thomas John.
2022: Starring in Let's Get Physical
In 2022, Jenna Dewan starred in and executive produced the Lifetime film Let's Get Physical.
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