After six years of legal back-and-forth, Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan have officially settled their divorce. The two, who first separated in 2018, reached a resolution on a long-standing financial dispute, allowing the divorce to be finalized.
According to a statement from Dewan’s representative on Wednesday, a key issue surrounding the Magic Mike franchise, which Tatum starred in and co-produced, was at the heart of the delay. Dewan's legal team argued that the films were developed and financed during their marriage, making them part of their marital assets.
This dispute has now been resolved with a binding judgment, allowing the former couple to avoid a trial that was scheduled for December. Tatum's representatives have not yet commented on the settlement.
A Hollywood Love Story Turned Sour
Tatum, 44, and Dewan, 43, first met in 2006 while filming the popular dance movie Step Up. Their on-screen chemistry translated into real life, and the two became engaged in 2008, tying the knot in 2009. The couple welcomed their daughter, Everly, in 2013. However, after nearly a decade of marriage, they announced their separation in 2018, citing irreconcilable differences.
While their split initially seemed amicable, tensions rose over the financial stakes in the Magic Mike franchise. Dewan's legal team accused Tatum of hiding assets, including profits from the Magic Mike films, which have collectively grossed over $160 million on modest production budgets. Beyond the films, Magic Mike also became a successful brand, leading to live shows in London and Las Vegas, an HBO reality series (Finding Magic Mike), and even discussions about a Broadway adaptation.
New Beginnings
Despite the contentious divorce proceedings, both Tatum and Dewan have moved on in their personal lives. Tatum, who was declared legally single in 2019, has been in a relationship with actress Zoë Kravitz since 2021. The couple recently got engaged, with Tatum starring in Kravitz’s directorial debut, Blink Twice.
Meanwhile, Dewan has found happiness with actor Steve Kazee, whom she got engaged to in 2020. The pair share two children together and have been focused on building their family.
Final Resolution Brings Closure
Now that the divorce has been officially settled, both Tatum and Dewan can fully close this chapter of their lives and continue focusing on their careers and families. The resolution of the Magic Mike dispute marks the end of a lengthy and complicated legal battle, allowing the two stars to move forward without the specter of their former marriage hanging over them.