Jenna Dewan Biography
Jenna Dewan is an American actress, dancer, and producer. She started her career as a backup dancer for Janet Jackson and later worked with artists including Christina Aguilera, Pink, and Missy Elliott.
Jenna Dewan Age / Birthday
As of 2023, Dewan is 42 years old, she was born on December 3, 1980, in Hartford, Connecticut, in the United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on December 3, every year.
Jenna Dewan Height / Measurements
Dewan is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 2 inches tall.
Jenna Dewan Partner/ Husband
In 2006, Jenna Dewan commenced a romantic relationship with actor Channing Tatum, having crossed paths on the set of their collaborative film, Step Up. The culmination of their romance led to marriage on July 11, 2009, in Malibu, California, and they welcomed a daughter into their family in 2013. However, the couple publicly declared their separation on April 2, 2018, with Dewan officially filing for divorce six months later.
The legal dissolution of their marriage was finalized in November 2019. Moving forward, in October 2018, Jenna Dewan confirmed her involvement in a romantic relationship with actor Steve Kazee. Their engagement was announced in February 2020, and the couple welcomed a son into the world in 2020.
Jenna Dewan Kids / Children
Dewan has two children, she has a son named Callum Michael Rebel Kazee together with her current husband. He was born in March 2020. Dewan also has a daughter whom she got from her first marriage with Channing Tatum, Everly Elizabeth Tatum, born in 2013.
Jenna Dewan Family / Relatives
Dewan’s parents are Darryll Dewan and Nancy Smith (née Bursch). Her father, Darryll, is of Syrian, Lebanese, and Polish descent, and played running back for the 1972 Notre Dame football team. Moreover, her mother, Nancy, is of Cornish, German, and English ancestry. Jenna has one older brother, Shane Dewan, who is a pilot for United Airlines.
Jenna Dewan Education
Dewan’s educational journey took her to Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson, Maryland, where she actively participated as a varsity cheerleader. Later, she moved to Grapevine High School in Texas, continuing her role as a varsity cheerleader and earning the prom queen title in her senior year. Following high school, Dewan pursued her higher education at the University of Southern California, where she became a member of the California Gamma chapter of Pi Beta Phi.
Jenna Dewan Career
She began her professional journey as a backup dancer for Janet Jackson, later collaborating with various artists such as Christina Aguilera, Pink, and Missy Elliott. Recognized for portraying Nora Clark in the 2006 film Step Up, she expanded her career with roles in The Playboy Club and American Horror Story: Asylum.
She took on the character Freya Beauchamp in Witches of East End, Lucy Lane in The CW’s Supergirl and Superman & Lois, and Joanna in Netflix’s Soundtrack. In addition, notably, she has hosted reality TV shows like World of Dance and Flirty Dancing and served as a judge on Come Dance with Me. Currently, she stars as Bailey Nune in ABC’s The Rookie and has a recurring role in the FOX medical drama The Resident.
Jenna Dewan Net Worth
Through Dewan’s career as an actress, dancer, and producer, she has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $30 Million and $ 35 Million.
Jenna Dewan Dancing
In 2000, Dewan made her debut in Janet Jackson’s “Doesn’t Matter” video, followed by appearances in “All for You” and the associated tour in 2001. She attributes much of her career growth to collaborating with Jackson, which opened doors to work with various artists. This experience also played a crucial role in her co-starring role in the dance film Step Up. Furthermore, in 2016, Dewan showcased her dance prowess as the featured face of Danskin, a dancewear manufacturer, in a campaign and photo shoot.
Jenna Dewan Acting
In 2006, Dewan co-starred alongside Channing Tatum in the film Step Up and also took on a leading role in Take the Lead during the same year. Additionally, moving forward to August 2008, Dewan played the main character in the Lifetime made-for-television movie Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal, a story centered around five rebellious teens, with her character being the strict Coach Emma Carr. Later, in November 2009. She featured in the comedy American Virgin alongside Rob Schneider, a movie that went straight to DVD.
Dewan was part of the romantic-comedy film 10 Years, released on September 14, 2012. Where she co-starred with her then-husband Channing Tatum, who was also the co-producer. In the same year, she took on the role of Teresa Morrison in American Horror Story: Asylum, the second season of the horror television series.
Her journey continued as she joined the cast of ABC’s The Rookie, initially as Bailey in the third season, and later securing a promotion to a series regular in the fourth season. In 2018, Dewan made a guest appearance on the television series Seatbelt Psychic. Receiving a mysterious reading from the renowned medium Thomas John.
Fast forward to 2022, Dewan took on a dual role as the star and executive producer in the Lifetime film Let’s Get Physical, featured as part of the “Ripped from the Headlines” series. Moreover, in this film, she portrayed Sadie Smith, a character loosely inspired by Zumba instructor Alexis Wright. Additionally, the storyline draws inspiration from Alexis’ unconventional lifestyle, including her involvement in a side prostitution gig.
Jenna Dewan The Rookie
Dewan plays the role of Bailey Nune, a firefighter paramedic, in the ABC police drama series “The Rookie”. She joined the show in its fourth season and has been a recurring character. Her character is a strong and independent woman who is dedicated to her job and her family. She is also a bit of a rule breaker, which sometimes gets her into trouble. However, she is always there for her colleagues and always willing to help in a crisis.
Jenna Dewan The Resident
Dewan played the role of Julian Booth, a medical device sales representative, in the American medical drama television series “The Resident” from 2018 to 2019. Her character was introduced in the second season of the show and quickly became a fan favorite. She was known for her intelligence, charisma, and ability to connect with people. Julian was also a strong advocate for patients and often clashed with the doctors at Chastain Park Memorial Hospital over their questionable practices.
Jenna Dewan Steve Kazee
Dewan and Steve Kazee are an American actress and singer-songwriter, respectively, who have been in a relationship since 2018. The couple first met in 2016 while Dewan was starring in the Broadway musical “Waitress” and Kazee was starring in the Broadway musical “Once.”
They didn’t start dating until October 2018, after Dewan’s split from her ex-husband, actor Channing Tatum. Dewan and Kazee got engaged in February 2020 and married in February 2021. They have been open about their relationship in the media, often sharing photos and stories of their lives on social media.
Jenna Dewan Movies and TV Shows
- Step Up 2006
- The Rookie Since 2018
- Witches of East End 2013 – 2014
- 10 Years 2011
- Tamara 2005
- The Resident 2018 – 2023
- Supergirl 2015 – 2021
- American Virgin 2009
- She Made Them Do It 2013
- Devil On My Doorstep
- The Wedding Year 2019
- The Playboy Club 2011
- The Six Wives of Henry Lefay 2009
- Flirty Dancing 2019 – 2020
- Come Dance with Me 2022
Jenna Dewan Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Dewan is active on her social media accounts. She has about 2.3 Million followers on her Facebook Page, about 629.7k followers on her Twitter account, and around 9.4 Million followers on her Instagram account.