Jenna Dewan reflected on the lessons he learned over the past year after settling his divorce Channing Tatum.
“This past year I learned that life has a way of bringing you exactly what you need to learn at the right time,” Dewan, 44, wrote in a personal essay for. InStylewhich was published on Wednesday, January 22. “Transitions weren’t just changes—they were invitations to grow, lean into discomfort, and discover strength I didn’t know I had.”
Dewan highlighted 2024 as a specific year for growth, adding: “I’ve learned a lot about myself, my resilience and my voice. I learned to let go of being too accommodating in my relationships and sitting in the awkwardness. What it really means to believe.”
She added: “I can truly say that I greet every challenge with a question: ‘Why is it here and what is it here to teach me?’ Sometimes things fall apart because you don’t fit into that container anymore, and that’s okay.”
Tatum, 44, and Dewan began dating in 2006 after meeting on the set of the film Open up. They married in 2009 and welcomed their daughter, Everly, in 2013. After nearly a decade of marriage, Tatum and Dewan announced their separation in 2018.
Jenna Dewan Tatum and Channing Tatum.
Karwai Tang/WireImage“We have lovingly chosen to separate as a couple,” the pair wrote in a statement at the time. “We fell deeply in love many years ago and have had a magical journey together. Absolutely nothing has changed about how much we love each other, but love is a beautiful adventure that is taking us on different paths for now. There are no secrets or embarrassing events behind our decision – just two best friends realizing it’s time to take some space and help each other live the happiest and most fulfilling lives they can. possible life.”
Six months later, Dewan filed for divorce. The former couple were declared legally single in 2019, but then became embroiled in a legal dispute over finances related to Magic Mike exclusivity.
More than six years after separating, Tatum and Dewan settled their divorce in September 2024, with a final binding settlement conference taking place in October 2024. Along with co-parenting Everly with Tatum, Dewan shares son Callum, 4, and daughter Rhiannon, 7 months. with the fiance Steve Kazee.
Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan navigated their divorce settlement for six years before settling in September 2024. Tatum and Dewan met on the set of 2006’s Step Up, where they played love interests. The pair soon found love off-screen, eventually marrying in 2009. The actors went on to welcome daughter Everly in May 2013, (…)
“New beginnings, I understand, don’t wait for calendars or big proclamations. They happen in the quiet choices: to forgive yourself, to show up again, to trust the process even when you feel hopeless,” the actress continued in her essay. “The beauty of life lies in its imperfection – the laughter through the tears, the moments of doubt that give way to clarity. When you embrace the journey instead of clinging to the destination, you begin to surprise yourself with more joy than you ever imagined possible.”
Dewan claimed she is “not looking for perfection, but presence” in the new year, vowing to stop holding back in life. “Each fresh chapter is a gift waiting to be opened,” Dewan wrote. “I am so grateful for my family, the love and presence of my partner, Steve, and the adventures we will have this year. I see some travel, lots of family laughter and, most importantly, maybe a wedding at last!”
