Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jenna Dewan

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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, initially gaining recognition as a backup dancer for artists like Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, and Pink. Her breakthrough role came with the 2006 film Step Up. She has since appeared in various television series, including The Playboy Club, American Horror Story: Asylum, Witches of East End, Supergirl, and Superman & Lois. Dewan has also hosted reality shows such as World of Dance and Flirty Dancing, judged Come Dance with Me, and currently stars as Bailey Nune on ABC's The Rookie. She had a recurring role on FOX's The Resident and Netflix's Soundtrack.

1961: Playboy Club in Chicago

In 1961, The Playboy Club in Chicago setting for the Playboy Club series in which Jenna Dewan portrayed Bunny Janie.

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2000: Appearance in Janet Jackson's "Doesn't Really Matter" video

In 2000, Jenna Dewan first appeared in Janet Jackson's "Doesn't Really Matter" video.

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2001: Appearance in Janet Jackson's "All for You" video and tour

In 2001, Jenna Dewan appeared in Janet Jackson's "All for You" video and the All for You Tour.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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November 2009: Appearance in American Virgin

In November 2009, Jenna Dewan appeared in the straight-to-DVD comedy American Virgin alongside Rob Schneider.

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2009: Release of The Jerk Theory in Germany

In 2009, the film The Jerk Theory, starring Jenna Dewan, was first released in Germany.

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2010: Premiere of Earth Made of Glass

In 2010, Earth Made of Glass, a documentary produced by 33andOut Productions (including Jenna Dewan), premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.

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March 2011: Cast in The Playboy Club pilot

In March 2011, Jenna Dewan was cast in the NBC pilot of The Playboy Club.

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May 2011: NBC picked up The Playboy Club series

In May 2011, NBC picked up The Playboy Club series for a full season.

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October 2011: Cancellation of The Playboy Club

In October 2011, due to low ratings, NBC cancelled The Playboy Club after just three episodes.

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November 2011: Starring in The Jerk Theory

In November 2011, Jenna Dewan starred in the film The Jerk Theory, which was first released in Germany in 2009 and later in the United States.

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September 14, 2012: Release of 10 Years

On September 14, 2012, the romantic-comedy film 10 Years, starring Jenna Dewan and her then-husband Channing Tatum, was released.

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2013: Starring in Witches of East End

In 2013, Jenna Dewan began starring in the Lifetime series Witches of East End as Freya Beauchamp.

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2015: Recurring role in Supergirl

In late 2015, Jenna Dewan began a recurring role in the CBS/CW series Supergirl as Lucy Lane.

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2016: Modeled as the face of Danskin

In 2016, Jenna Dewan modeled as the face of dancewear manufacturer Danskin in a campaign that featured her athleticism as a dancer.

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2018: Appearance on Seatbelt Psychic

In 2018, Jenna Dewan appeared on the television series Seatbelt Psychic and received a reading from Thomas John.

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2022: Starring and Executive Producing in Let's Get Physical

In 2022, Jenna Dewan starred and executive produced in the Lifetime film Let's Get Physical, portraying Sadie Smith.

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