Newly uncovered court documents have dropped a bombshell about the contentious divorce settlement between Hollywood’s former golden couple, Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan. The spotlight is back on them, and it all revolves around pensions, profits, and their explosive dispute over the hit franchise, Magic Mike!
The latest revelations show that Tatum and Dewan have finally reached a 50/50 split on their Screen Actors Guild producers’ pension plans for earnings made during their marriage from 2009 to 2018. Wow! This pivotal agreement marks a critical turning point in their drawn-out financial feud, especially when it comes to the mega bucks raked in from the Magic Mike films.
According to the filing that just hit the media, Dewan will pocket half of Tatum’s pension for the designated period, while he’ll take home the same from hers. This hush-hush deal supposedly puts an end to their long-standing clash over Tatum’s earnings from Magic Mike, which Dewan insists was partly funded during their marriage. Talk about a messy breakup!
Even though they settled this issue back in September, the juicy details only surfaced now, sparking wild speculation about the nitty-gritty of their financial negotiations. What are they hiding?
Channing and Jenna’s love story kicked off back in 2006 when they lit up the screen in the dance film Step Up. Their sizzling chemistry quickly turned into a real romance, and they tied the knot in 2009, welcoming their adorable daughter, Everly, in 2013. Yet, by April 2018, it was all over. Dewan filed for divorce that October, and they were legally single by 2019. But wait! Their financial disputes dragged on for years, particularly over the treasure trove generated by Magic Mike.
The 2012 film, made on a shoestring budget of just $7 million, exploded into a global phenomenon, raking in over $167 million worldwide. Dewan claimed she deserved half of Tatum’s earnings from the blockbuster, while his legal team was adamant in pushing back against her demands. The drama only intensified!
It got even juicier when Dewan accused Tatum’s team of withholding vital financial documents, resulting in a courtroom showdown that included potential witnesses like director Steven Soderbergh and Dewan’s fiancé, actor Steve Kazee. What a tangled web!
In a stunning turn, Tatum accused Dewan of stalling the negotiation process, insisting he had made multiple proposals and didn’t believe she was entitled to spousal support. This back-and-forth only revealed the messy complexities of their financial ties, especially with the Magic Mike franchise now boasting two sequels, a Las Vegas stage show, and even a reality series. Talk about cashing in!
Since their split, both have moved on with their lives. Dewan and Kazee welcomed two kids, while Tatum has been linked with high-profile names like Jessie J and Zoë Kravitz before settling down with model Inka Williams. A true Hollywood saga!
After years of legal drama and financial squabbles, this recent pension split marks the closing of a sensational chapter in one of Hollywood’s most protracted divorce battles. Now, both Tatum and Dewan can finally focus on their careers and personal lives, but let’s be honest,this is one story that keeps on giving!