Jenna Dewan Speaks Out for the First Time Since Finalizing Divorce from Channing Tatum
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Jenna Dewan has broken her silence after finalizing her divorce from Channing Tatum in September 2024. In a heartfelt essay for InStyle, the 44-year-old actress opened up about her “fresh start” and the lessons she has learned through the challenges of the past year.
“This past year I learned that life has a way of bringing you exactly what you need to learn at exactly the right time,” wrote the Step Up actress. “The transitions weren’t just changes; they were invitations to grow, to lean into the discomfort and discover the strength I didn’t know I had.”
Dewan reflected on the personal growth she experienced in 2024, describing it as a year of resilience and self-discovery. “I learned to let go of over-accommodating in my relationships and to sit with uncomfortably,” she penned. “What it really means to trust. I can truly say I greet each challenge with a question of, ‘Why is this here and what is it here to teach me?’ Sometimes things break because you don’t fit in that vessel anymore, and that’s okay.”
Although she did not mention her ex-husband, Channing Tatum, by name, Dewan alluded to the emotional journey of moving on. “Fresh starts, I’ve realized, don’t wait for calendars or big proclamations. They happen in the quiet choices: forgiving yourself, showing up again, trusting the process even when it feels hopeless,” she wrote.
Dewan’s essay also highlighted the beauty of imperfection and embracing the unpredictability of life. “Life’s beauty lies in its imperfection—the laughter through 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 imagined possible,” she concluded.
Jenna and Channing, who first met on the set of Step Up, announced their separation in April 2018 after nearly nine years of marriage. The couple shares a daughter, Everly, and have since moved forward in co-parenting while building their separate lives.
Dewan’s essay resonated with fans and followers, many of whom praised her vulnerability and strength in navigating life’s transitions. It serves as a reminder of the growth that can come from embracing change, even when it feels daunting.
With this new chapter, Dewan is focusing on herself and her family, proving that endings can also mark the beginning of something transformative. Her candid reflections offer inspiration to those facing their own challenges, showing that resilience and self-compassion can lead to unexpected joys.
