Channing's childhood

In the large family of Kay and Glenn Tatum, who lived in the town of Cullman, Alabama, Channing became the eighth child. When the boy was only six years old, the whole family moved to Mississippi. As a child, Channing was always surrounded by numerous brothers and sisters, so from a young age he was very sociable, active and energetic. Channing decided to apply these character traits in the acting profession, but his parents did not share his opinion and believed that a sports career would be more suitable for their son. The young man spent his high school years in a private school, and after graduation he entered West Virginia University.

Role in society and media presence

For young admirers, Channing has always been an example of an open, strong and decent man. The scandalous divorce from his ex-wife Jenna Dewan did not affect his reputation. The couple met on the set of the film “Step Up” and lived in a happy marriage for almost ten years. The actors asked journalists to respect their feelings and not spread rumors in the tabloid press. A touching letter was published on the couple’s official pages.

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Having learned that the main handsome man of Hollywood was free again, fans rushed into battle. One of the ladies, whose name is not named, began a real hunt for Channing’s heart so much so that the actor had to double the number of security guards, but this did not help. A fan snuck into his house and lived there for almost two weeks while the actor was on vacation! The actor's assistant discovered the uninvited guest. The star had no choice but to write a statement to the police. According to the court decision, the girl is prohibited from approaching the actor closer than 300 meters.

Channing Tatum: filmography

Already in his youth, Channing managed to try the most incompatible, opposing types of activities, because he always tried to take advantage of any excuse to work. Builder, assistant in a veterinary clinic, salesman - these were the positions Channing held at first. But at the same time, he also had unique opportunities - for example, he managed to star in Ricky Martin’s She bangs video. Then he tries himself in a modeling career. He was noticed at one of the castings in 2000, after which he took part in his first fashion show for Men's Health magazine.

Soon he enters into a contract with a professional modeling agency and appears on the pages of glossy publications. Channing opens up new horizons: he moves to New York, appears in commercials for Pepsi and Mountain Dew, and performs at fashion shows for Dolce & Gabbana, Gap, Emporio Armani, and American Eagle Outfitters. Already in 2004, Channing’s childhood dream came true - to appear on the big screens. He got a cameo role in the series “CSI: Miami,” which was at the peak of its popularity. Participation in the film “War of the Worlds” by Steven Spielberg was just as insignificant, but the very fact of getting into such a picture was already a major success. He went through many auditions, but he managed to get the main role only in 2006, when a loose film adaptation of Shakespeare’s play “Twelfth Night” was being prepared. The film turned into a youth comedy called “She’s the Man,” and the newly minted actor himself was pleased with his work.

The dancing abilities of actor Channing Tatum were not forgotten in the next role offered to him - in the same 2006, Tatum received the main role in the film “Step Up”. The offers continued to come in the following years: for example, in 2008, Channing’s hero was a soldier returning from Iraq in the film “War of Force.” In 2009, such films with Channing’s participation as “Throw of Cobra” and “Johnny D.” were released, and in the latter the actor worked together with Johnny Depp. Tatum's popularity doubled after the release of the film Dear John, where he starred alongside Amanda Seyfried, not to mention how fans loved him after the release of Magic Mike in 2012.

Channing Tatum - biography, films, photos

• Actors

04/09/2014

Anna Savchenko

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Perhaps Channing Tatum is one of the few famous people in America who was able to achieve resounding success in several areas at once. Channing was lucky enough to make a name for himself in the world of fashion and the film industry at the same time.

Biography of Channing Tatum:

The future actor and model Channing was born in Cullman, Alabama. His parents were middle-class Americans—his mother worked for an airline, and his father worked in construction.

Tatum spent his childhood years in Cullman. By the age of six, the family moved to the village. The future actor and model grew up on the picturesque banks of the Mississippi River.

In a new place, Chennig began to master several sports: American and classic football, athletics, baseball. In addition, the boy was incredibly impressed by kung fu classes - Chaning enjoyed practicing ancient martial arts.

Channing Tatum spent his youth in Florida. After graduating from high school, he continued his education at a private military school. In 1998, when Channing was graduating from high school, he received a lucky ticket - the opportunity to continue his studies at one of the West Virginia colleges on a full athletic scholarship. For unknown reasons, Channing decided not to go to college and return home.

Returning to his parents' house, Tatum began to build his adult life, first and foremost getting a job. Channing Tatum has changed many professions, ranging from a clothing salesman to an exotic dancer.

Dissatisfied with his existence, Channing went to Miami in search of a better life. Consider that another lucky ticket is in his pocket again. Channing's attractive appearance did its job - young Tatum was noticed by a casting agent of one of the modeling agencies.

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Channing Tatum in the modeling business

Tatum's first audition took place in Orlando. Based on its results, Channing was immediately approved for Ricky Martin's video. Channing Tatum's first experience in the modeling business brought him $400.

Channing plunged headlong into the fashion industry. He collaborates with Armani and Abercrombie & Fitch.

In 2000, Men's Health magazine invited Tatum to a fashion show. This is Tatum's first "bright" outing. A year later, Channing’s name was on Tear Shee magazine’s list of the 50 most beautiful faces.

By 2002, Channing Tatum was already the face of several companies; he practiced as an actor in commercials. At the same time, Tatum manages to sign a contract with the modeling agency Page 305. At the same time, Tatum radically changes his image, cutting his hair short.

The modeling career is rapidly growing. Tatum, without stopping there, continues to work on the world catwalks. He shoots for the covers of glossy magazines, while simultaneously collaborating with Milan and New York modeling agencies.

“Having a runway career helped me decide what I wanted to do with my life,” says Channing Tatum.

Actor Channing Tatum

In 2004, Channing was offered to star in an episode of the film called “CSI: Miami.” Already famous in the modeling business, Tatum agrees. His filmography began with this picture.

The next year was marked for the aspiring actor with regular roles in episodes. Channing Tatum is auditioning for leading roles with many producers, but the results are disappointing - he was not approved for any significant role.

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Once again, this time while auditioning for the film “X-Men: The Last Stand,” Channing Tatum is noticed by Lauren Shuler Donner. Producer Lauren invites Tatum to play the lead role in his youth comedy She's the Man, which promises to be a bomb.

“My character, Duke, is a copy of me. When I was at school, just like him, I couldn’t find a place for myself in the company of girls. I always either talked a lot, or it was impossible to get a word out of me,” the actor confesses.

In 2006, Tatum still managed to make the long-awaited breakthrough in cinema. Channing Tatum starred in the melodrama “Step Up” in the title role. The actor easily managed to play the role of a hip-hop dancer, since Tatu was well acquainted with dancing at one time. The film was a stunning success, and many new doors opened for Tatum.

Tatum's filmography is rapidly expanding with new films. Films with Channing Tatum turned out to be successful even when the actor did not play the main roles, but only starred in one segment.

By 2010, Tatum was trying himself as a producer. Channing Tatum and his wife, Jena Leigh, are starting a company called 33andOut Productions, where they intend to make films. One film from the family studio has already been presented to the public - the film “Glass Earth” was presented at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Family and children of Channing Tatum

As you can see, in addition to love, Tatum and his wife are also connected by cinema. It was the set that became the place where Channing and Jena met.

Channing and Jena Tatum worked on the same film, Step Up. The young people continued to communicate after the premiere, but the pretext for their meetings was now not only business relations...

In 2009, the lovers officially got married. The wedding took place in Malibu.

Four years later, a daughter was born into the Tatum family. The girl was named Everly.

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A story about a star and a fan

Until some time, Channing Tatum led a rather closed lifestyle. He did not disseminate practically any information about himself. News about the star could only be found in some glossy magazines.

But one funny story changed everything.

One Texas resident, a longtime fan of actor and model Tatum, decided to start a blog about her idol.

“When I watched films with Channing Tatum, I immediately fell in love with him. When I decided to find out more about this man, it turned out that the Internet knew practically nothing about him. Then I decided to start a blog in which I would write everything about Channing. I think many people regularly came to my page for Channing news and facts,” says the blog founder.

Channing was impressed by his fan's persistence and decided to invite her to New York, where he officially announced the fan's blog as his official website.

Channing Tatum can safely be called a self-made man. Today, the handsome boy from Alabama is not just a star. In the ranking of champion actors by earnings, Forbes magazine gave Channing second place.

Best films:

• Oath
• Step forward
• By-effect
• Dear John
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Filmography:

Trailer for the movie "Step Up" with Channing Tatum

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