History of Jenna Dewan in Timeline
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.
1972: Darryll Dewan's Football Career
In 1972, Darryll Dewan, Jenna Dewan's father, 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. She is an American actress and dancer.
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.
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.
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: Started Dating Channing Tatum
In 2006, Jenna Dewan began dating actor Channing Tatum after meeting on the set of their 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.
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.
July 11, 2009: Marriage to Channing Tatum
On July 11, 2009, Jenna Dewan married actor 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.
2009: Release of The Jerk Theory in Germany
In 2009, the film The Jerk Theory, starring Jenna Dewan, was first released in Germany.
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.
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 picked up The Playboy Club series
In May 2011, NBC picked up The Playboy Club series for a full season.
October 2011: Cancellation of The Playboy Club
In October 2011, due to low ratings, NBC cancelled The Playboy Club after just three episodes.
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.
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.
May 31, 2013: Birth of Daughter Everly Elizabeth Maiselle Tatum
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 in the Lifetime series Witches of East End as Freya Beauchamp.
2015: Recurring role in Supergirl
In late 2015, Jenna Dewan began a recurring role in the CBS/CW series Supergirl as Lucy Lane.
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.
April 2, 2018: Announcement of Separation from Channing Tatum
On April 2, 2018, Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum announced their separation.
October 2018: Confirmed 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.
November 2019: Finalization of Divorce from Channing Tatum
In November 2019, Jenna Dewan's divorce from Channing Tatum 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 Michael Rebel Kazee
On March 6, 2020, Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee's son, Callum Michael Rebel Kazee, was born.
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.
January 17, 2024: Announcement of Second Pregnancy with Steve Kazee
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 Lee Kathryn Kazee
On June 14, 2024, Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee's daughter, Rhiannon Lee Kathryn Kazee, was born.
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