Celebrated Name: | Jenna Dewan |
Real Name/Full Name: | Jenna Lee Dewan |
Gender: | Female |
Age: | 41 years old |
Birth Date: | December 3, 1980 |
Birth Place: | Hartford, Connecticut, U.S |
Nationality: | American |
Height: | 1.57 m |
Weight: | 52 kg |
Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
Marital Status: | Divorced |
Husband/Spouse (Name): | Channing Tatum (m, 2009; div 2018) |
Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes (Everly Tatum) |
Dating/Boyfriend (Name): | Yes (Steve Kazee) |
Is Jenna Dewan Lesbian/Gay?: | No |
Profession: | Actress, Dancer |
Salary: | N/A |
Net Worth in 2024: | $25 million |
Last Updated: | January 2024 |
Jenna Dewan Tatum is an American actress and dancer. She first started her career as a backup dancer in 2000 by appearing in Janet Jackson’s ‘Doesn’t Really Matter.’
She is most widely recognized for her roles in the films, ‘Tamara,’ and the first ‘Step Up’ film. She has also appeared on several television shows. Her small-screen credits include ‘Melrose Place,’ ‘The Young and the Restless,’ ‘Quintuplets,’ and ‘American Horror Story: Asylum.’
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Early Life & Biography
Jenna Dewan was born in Hartford, Connecticut, to Nancy Smith and Darryll Dewan. Her father is of Lebanese and Polish descent, and her mother is of German and English ancestry. Jenna discovered her love for dancing at the age of five. She is a graduate of Grapevine High School and attended the University of Southern California. She has appeared in several music videos for artists such as Justin Timberlake, Mandy Moore, and Missy Elliott. She has also appeared in several television sitcoms, including ‘Quintuplets,’ ‘The Young and the Restless’ and ‘Joey.’ Jenna gained prominence for her role as dancer Nora Clark in the movie, ‘Step Up.’
Personal Life
Jenna Dewan previously dated Justin Timberlake and Shane West. In 2005, Dewan met actor Channing Tatum on the set of their film ‘Step Up.’ The couple got engaged in early September 2008 in Maui and got married on July 11, 2009, in Malibu, California. Their daughter, Everly Elizabeth Maiselle Tatum, was born on May 31, 2013, in London, England.
Dewan is known to be a staunch animal rights activist and a vegan. PETA declared her to be one of three ‘Sexiest Vegans’ of 2017.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on December 3, 1980, Jenna Dewan is 41 years old as of today’s date 10th January 2024. Her height is 1.57 m tall, and her weight is 52 kg.
Career
Jenna Dewan started her dancing career with multiple recording artists, including N’Sync, Pink, Missy Elliott, among others.
Dewan has starred in the NBC series ‘The Playboy Club’ and also had a role on the FX series ‘American Horror Story.’ She played Freya Beauchamp on the Lifetime series ‘Witches of East End.’ She also played the recurring role of Lucy Lane in ‘Supergirl.’
She was part of Janet Jackson’s ‘All for You’ tour, before launching her acting career. She gained recognition for her roles in the films, ‘Tamara” and the first ‘Step Up’ movie. She has appeared on television series, including ‘Melrose Place,’ ‘The Young and the Restless,’ ‘Quintuplets,’ and ‘American Horror Story: Asylum’, among others.
Dewan founded 33andOut Productions with Channing Tatum and several friends. 33andOut has produced several socially-conscience documentaries.
Awards & Achievements
Jenna Dewan’s career kicked off at an early age. She danced with multiple recording artists, including N’Sync, Pink, Missy Elliott, and Christina Aguilera. She also toured with Janet Jackson on her “All for You” tour.
Jenna Dewan won the Teen Choice Awards for her film ‘Step Up’ in 2007. She won the coveted Peabody Award for her role as an executive producer for ‘Earth Made Glass’ in 2012.
Net Worth & Salary of Jenna Dewan in ‘2024’
As of January 2024, Jenna Dewan has a net worth of $25 million. She has managed to accumulate her huge net worth from her successful professional career as an actress and a dancer.
Dewan has also drawn money from her production company called 33andOut Productions along with friends Reid Carolin, Adam Martingano, Brett Rodriguez, and ex-husband Channing Tatum.
Dewan adds to her net wealth through her career as a host for TV shows. She has hosted Fox’s show ‘Flirty Dancing.’ She was also center-stage running World of Dance on NBC for two seasons.
Jenna Dewan’s biggest break came when she was cast as the female lead in Touchstone’s major motion picture ‘Step Up’ in 2006. She played a ballerina who is teamed up with a street dancer who is played by Channing Tatum at an elite school of the arts. She followed that up with a supporting role in the horror sequel ‘The Grudge 2’ in 2006.
Dewan considers herself very spiritual and says the one thing she can’t leave home without are her crystals.