Jenna Dewan recently marked International Women’s Day with a heartfelt social media post dedicated to her daughters. What began as a simple tribute to motherhood quickly caught fans’ attention for another reason — many were surprised by how grown up her daughter Everly Tatum now looks.
A Mother’s Tribute
On March 8, 2026, Dewan posted a series of photos featuring her daughters:
- Everly Tatum, 12 — whom she shares with her ex-husband, Channing Tatum
- Rhiannon Kazee, her younger daughter with fiancé Steve Kazee
Alongside the photos, Dewan wrote a simple but emotional message:
“Couldn’t let International Women’s Day pass without celebrating these girls. Getting to be your mom and watch you grow into yourselves is the greatest honor.”
While the message focused on empowerment and motherhood, many followers quickly shifted their attention to Everly.
Fans React to Everly’s Transformation
Comment sections filled with reactions about how much Everly has grown.
Many fans said she now looks strikingly similar to her father, Channing Tatum.
Common reactions included comments like:
- “She looks so much like her dad.”
- “Wow, she’s so tall already.”
- “She definitely won the genetic lottery.”
Some followers even speculated that Everly might someday follow in her parents’ footsteps in acting, modeling, or entertainment — though her parents have largely kept her life private.
The Movie That Started It All
The renewed attention around Everly also reminded many fans of how Dewan and Tatum first met.
The two starred together in the 2006 dance film Step Up, where their on-screen chemistry quickly turned into a real-life relationship.
They married in 2009 and welcomed Everly on May 31, 2013, in London.
For years, the pair were considered one of Hollywood’s most beloved couples before announcing their separation in 2018.
Despite the split, both actors have emphasized maintaining a positive co-parenting relationship.
Channing Tatum’s Close Bond With His Daughter
Tatum has often spoken about how becoming a father changed his perspective on life.
In 2021, he even wrote a children’s book inspired by Everly called The One and Only Sparkella.
The story was based on a real moment when Everly felt nervous about wearing a colorful outfit to school because she feared being teased. The book encourages kids to embrace confidence and individuality.
Tatum has also joked about learning parenting skills along the way — including teaching himself how to braid hair by watching online tutorials.
A Challenging Start to 2026
Earlier this year, Tatum also worried fans after sharing a photo from a hospital room.
In the post, he appeared wearing a hospital gown and connected to monitoring equipment, writing:
“Just another day. Another challenge. This one is gonna be hard. But whatever. Let’s get it in.”
Later updates revealed he had suffered a separated shoulder, which required medical treatment and surgery.
The Physical Demands of Hollywood
The injury came after a period of intense physical transformations for movie roles.
Tatum previously documented dramatic weight changes while preparing for films such as Roofman and Josephine, at times dropping to 172 pounds for one role and bulking up to 235 pounds for another.
He later admitted those extreme transformations can be tough on the body and suggested he may avoid similar changes in the future.
A Reminder of How Fast Time Passes
Despite the headlines surrounding Tatum’s health or career, the biggest reaction online came from something much simpler — fans realizing that Everly is no longer the little girl they remember.
For many followers, Dewan’s post served as a reminder that nearly two decades have passed since **Step Up first introduced the world to the couple.
Now their daughter is entering her teenage years — and growing up in front of the same audience that once watched her parents fall in love on screen.
