The entertainment world was left reeling in 2018 when news broke that Hollywood's beloved couple, Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan, were separating. After a lengthy legal process, the intricate financial details of their divorce have now come to light, revealing a significant split of retirement assets.
The Core of the Financial Settlement
According to recent legal filings, the final financial agreement between Tatum and Dewan stipulates a 50/50 division of retirement benefits accrued solely during the period of their marriage. The marriage lasted from 2009 to 2018. The calculation for this division is precise: the pension credit earned during their union is divided by the total pension credit earned by each individual.
This settlement was reportedly reached in September 2024, but the official documents were made public only recently, on November 26. This conclusion comes after years of legal discussions and disputes following Dewan's official filing for divorce in 2018.
Dispute Over 'Magic Mike' Earnings
A significant point of contention during their divorce proceedings was related to the earnings from Channing Tatum's successful film franchise, 'Magic Mike'. Reports indicated that Jenna Dewan's legal team claimed the film was co-financed using marital funds, entitling her to 50% of the earnings from the project.
In contrast, representatives for Tatum countered this claim, stating that no funds were ever 'withheld' from Dewan. The recently revealed settlement focusing on pension plans appears to resolve these broader financial disputes.
A Look Back at Their Relationship
The pair first met in 2006 on the set of the dance film 'Step Up', where their on-screen chemistry quickly turned into a real-life romance. After dating for nearly three years, Tatum and Dewan tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in 2009.
Their marriage, which lasted for nine years, was often viewed as one of Hollywood's strong partnerships. Together, they have a daughter, Everly, who is now 12 years old. The couple has agreed to share custody of their child amicably.
While their romantic journey together has concluded, the finalised financial agreement marks the closing of a major chapter for both actors, allowing them to move forward independently while co-parenting their daughter.
