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Jenna Dewan

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*.

1972: Father's Football Team

In 1972, Jenna Dewan's father, Darryll Dewan, was a running back on the Notre Dame football team.

December 3, 1980: Jenna Dewan's Birth

On December 3, 1980, Jenna Lee Dewan was born in America. She is an actress and dancer.

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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.

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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.

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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 in the same year.

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2006: Started Dating Channing Tatum

In 2006, Jenna Dewan started dating actor Channing Tatum after meeting on the set of their film Step Up.

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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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July 11, 2009: Marriage to Channing Tatum

On July 11, 2009, Jenna Dewan married Channing Tatum in Malibu, California.

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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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.

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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 Picks Up The Playboy Club

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

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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.

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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.

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May 31, 2013: Birth of Daughter Everly

On May 31, 2013, Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum's daughter, Everly Elizabeth Maiselle Tatum, was born.

2013: Starring in Witches of East End

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

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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: Face of Danskin

In 2016, Jenna Dewan was the face of dancewear manufacturer Danskin in a campaign and photo shoot.

April 2, 2018: Announcement of Separation

On April 2, 2018, Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum announced their separation.

October 2018: Relationship with Steve Kazee

In October 2018, it was confirmed that Jenna Dewan was in a relationship with actor Steve Kazee.

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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November 2019: Divorce Finalized

In November 2019, Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum's divorce was finalized.

February 2020: Engagement to Steve Kazee

In February 2020, Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee announced their engagement.

March 6, 2020: Birth of Son Callum

On March 6, 2020, Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee's first child, a son named Callum Michael Rebel Kazee, was born.

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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January 17, 2024: Announcement of Pregnancy

On January 17, 2024, Jenna Dewan confirmed via Instagram that she and Steve Kazee were expecting their second child.

June 14, 2024: Birth of Daughter Rhiannon

On June 14, 2024, Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee's daughter, Rhiannon Lee Kathryn Kazee, was born.