Channing Tatum's Biography
Channing Matthew Tatum is an American actor, producer, and model. He's best known for starring in "Step Up," "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," both "Magic Mike" films, "21 Jump Street," "The Vow," "Kingsman: The Golden Circle," and many more. He's won MTV Movie Awards and taken home four Teen Choice Awards.
Childhood and Adolescence
Channing Tatum was born on April 26, 1980, in Cullman, a small town in Alabama. His father, Glenn Tatum, was a builder, and his mother, Kay Tatum (née Faust), worked for an airline. Tatum keeps his family life pretty private: while some reports claim he's one of eight kids, what we know for sure is that he has a sister, Paige Tatum (a model and actress), and a stepbrother, Christopher Anderson (an actor and singer).




Modeling Career
His breakout appearance in a music video caught the attention of fashion industry scouts, launching his modeling career with high-profile gigs for Giorgio Armani and Abercrombie & Fitch, plus shoots for Men's Health magazine.He appeared in magazines such as Vogue, Out, Elegance, and Citizen, and worked under contract with major modeling agencies in Miami, Milan, and New York."When I started modeling, it significantly simplified life for both myself and my family. Before that, I had no idea what profession I wanted to choose, but now my family finally didn't have to worry about me anymore."
Film Career
Channing Tatum made his screen debut in 2004 with a guest spot on the hit TV series "CSI: Miami." He then landed several small roles in movies such as "Coach Carter" (2005), "Supercross" (2005), and "Havoc" (2005).



One critic noted that Tatum's character "seems more alive in shots with computer graphics than in those played by Tatum himself." (However, it's not entirely clear whether he meant to criticize the actor or, conversely, praise the film's special effects.)The characters all seem plastic like dolls... and Tatum is downright wooden




In 2012, Tatum released what would become his signature film – the stripper comedy "Magic Mike." Tatum shone as both the lead actor and producer. The film also featured actors such as Alex Pettyfer, Matthew McConaughey, and Cody Horn.






In January 2018, Harper's Bazaar included Channing Tatum in its list of "50 Sexiest Men of All Time."
The highly anticipated "Gambit" – a superhero film based on Marvel's X-Men universe – was set for a 2019 release, with Channing locked in to play the mutant gambler. But the project got axed when Disney acquired 21st Century Fox. While the film could still happen, it'll probably be without Tatum. That year also saw the release of "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part," in which Tatum voiced Superman.


Channing Tatum's Personal Life
During the filming of his breakout movie "Step Up," Channing Tatum started dating his co-star Jenna Dewan (born December 3, 1980). Early in their relationship, Channing was upfront about not wanting to commit to anything serious, to which Jenna responded, "If you want to date others and be free, that's totally fine, but then we won't spend time together, watch movies and so on." After three days of freedom, Channing came back to her and confessed, "You know, I tried to be free, but I couldn't stop thinking about you all the time."

Six months after the divorce, Channing started dating singer Jessie J (known for the hit "Price Tag"). Things got serious when the actor introduced his new girlfriend to his daughter – and they hit it off beautifully.



Channing Tatum Now
Channing Tatum has been keeping a lower profile on screen lately. He's got his sights set on stepping behind the camera. He doesn't want to be remembered as just another action star.Fans are still waiting for the third "21 Jump Street" comedy. Early on, Tatum had his doubts about whether it would work: "I'm not sure if the same joke will work a third time, but we'll see."
In February 2024, it was announced that Channing would play the criminal Jeffrey Manchester, who became famous for robbing McDonald's restaurants, in Derek Cianfrance's film "Roofman," based on true events.

Slater is a crazy character. He could be a psychopath, but he's like an extreme version of myself.