Channing Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan split after 9 years of marriage

Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan. Pic/AFP

Channing Tatum met his wife Jenna Dewan on the sets of their film Step Up (2006) and subsequently tied a knot in 2009 after dating, the couple have a 4-year-old daughter Everly. The 37-year-old actor and wife Jenna announced their decision to separate in a joint statement.

"Hey world! 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."

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