Yahoo Lifestyle Jenna Dewan Writes Candid Essay After Finalizing Channing Tatum Divorce
Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum settled their divorce back in September—a full six years after splitting up in 2018. And now Jenna has opened up about her "fresh start" and "newfound strength" in an essay for InStyle (via People).
"This past year I learned that life has a way of bringing you exactly what you need to learn at exactly the right time," she wrote. "The transitions weren’t just changes; they were invitations to grow, to lean into the discomfort and discover the strength I didn’t know I had. In 2024, especially, I learned a lot about myself, my resilience, and my voice. I learned to let go of over-accommodating in my relationships and to sit with uncomfortability. What it really means to trust. I can truly say I greet each challenge with a question of 'why is this here and what is it here to teach me?' Sometimes things break because you don’t fit in that vessel anymore and that’s okay."
Jenna didn't mention Channing by name, but went on to write "Fresh starts, I’ve realized, don’t wait for calendars or big proclamations. They happen in the quiet choices: forgiving yourself, showing up again, trusting the process even when it feels hopeless. Life’s beauty lies in its imperfection—the laughter through tears, the moments of doubt that give way to clarity. When you embrace the journey instead of clinging to the destination, you begin to surprise yourself with more joy than you imagined possible."
She added that she's "so grateful" for her family, including "the love and presence of my partner, Steve, and the adventures we will have this year. I see some travel, lots of family laughs, and, most importantly, maybe a wedding finally!"
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