Channing Tatum: His Best Roles So Far!
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Channing Tatum
Born on April 26th, 1980 in Alabama, Channing Tatum actually had his start in the entertainment business as a model and dancer, having appeared in Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" music video. His first acting role was in 2005's Coach Carter, which then led to his breakthrough role in...
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'Step Up'
Step Up! The 2006 romantic dance film helped Tatum gain a wider audience and a fan club. It was in this film that he met his future wife Jenna Dewan. The pair split up in 2019 after 10 years of marriage.
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'She's the Man'
That same year, Channing made his next major appearance in She's the Man, starring alongside Amanda Bynes. The romantic comedy is actually based on William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night"!
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'G.I. Joe' films
In 2009, Channing starred in the action military film, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. The movie grossed an impressive $302.5 million worldwide at the box office. Thus, a sequel was released in 2013, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, grossing $378 million worldwide!
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'Dear John'
In 2010, Channing Tatum starred in the famous Nicholas Sparks book-to-film adaption of Dear John. The romantic drama also features Mean Girls actress Amanda Seyfried as his love interest. This movie is a true tear-jerker, and one of Tatum's most renowned roles.
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'The Vow'
Seeing how Tatum successfully fulfilled his role in Dear John, it's no wonder he was cast in another romantic drama in 2012 - The Vow. In this film, he stars alongside other Mean Girls actress Rachel McAdams, who portrays his wife! Overall, the movie grossed an incredible $196 million worldwide against a $30 million budget.
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'21 Jump Street'
In one of his most well-known performances, Channing portrays a handsome cop with fellow comedic actor Jonah Hill in the 2012 film, 21 Jump Street. The film became an international hit, with Tatum winning 2 Teen Choice Awards for Choice Movie: Comedy and Choice Movie: Actor Comedy. The duo returned for its sequel in 2014, where critics called it one of the best comedy sequels of all time.
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'Magic Mike'
Before Channing Tatum was working as a backup dancer in a Ricky Martin video, he was actually working as a male stripper. This unique job then led him to the idea of Magic Mike, which is loosely based off of events that occurred in Tatum's life and career. The 2012 film includes an incredibly attractive cast, from Joe Manganiello to Olivia Munn. Its sequel, Magic Mike XXL was released in 2015 and also gained positive reviews.
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'Foxcatcher'
In 2014, Tatum appeared in a more serious role in the biographical sports drama Foxcatcher. The film also stars Steve Carrell, Mark Ruffalo and Sienna Miller. It received international praise, having been nominated for three Golden Globe Awards and five Academy Awards.
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'The Hateful Eight'
In 2015, Quentin Tarantino released The Hateful Eight, which included an all-star cast consisting of Tatum, Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell and Jennifer Jason Leigh. The western thriller was up for numerous awards, and ended up winning a Golden Globe and Oscar for Best Original Score.