Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Announce Separation After Almost 9 Years of Marriage

Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Tatum have announced that after nearly a decade of marriage, they are separating as a couple.

The two actors first met while filming their 2006 movie Step Up, and got married in July of 2009. Their daughter Everly was born in 2013.

Channing and Jenna released a joint statement about their split on Monday night, both posting the message to their Instagram accounts. They write:

"So…We have something we would like to share.

First off, it feels odd that we have to share this kind of thing with everyone, but it’s a consequence of the lives we’ve chosen to lead, which we also happen to be deeply grateful for. We’re living in an incredible moment in time, but it’s also a time where truth can easily get distorted into 'alternative facts' 😉 So we want to share the truth so you know that if you didn’t read it here then it’s most certainly fiction.

We have lovingly chosen to separate as a couple. We fell deeply in love so many years ago and have had a magical journey together. Absolutely nothing has changed about how much we love one another, but love is a beautiful adventure that is taking us on different paths for now. There are no secrets nor salacious events at the root of our decision — just two best-friends realizing it’s time to take some space and help each other live the most joyous, fulfilled lives as possible. We are still a family and will always be loving dedicated parents to Everly. We won’t be commenting beyond this, and we thank you all in advance for respecting our family’s privacy. Sending lots of love to everyone, Chan&Jenna.”

It's important to remember that while Channing and Jenna are celebrities, they deserve privacy and respect during this transition in their lives. As they write in their statement, they also wanted to "share the truth" before speculation about their split got out of hand. And while fans may have been invested in their relationship and may chime in about the situation, the only people who know what Channing and Jenna need most is the two actors themselves.

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