Jenna Dewan Explained

Jenna Dewan
Birth Name:Jenna Lee Dewan
Birth Date:3 December 1980
Birth Place:Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Alma Mater:University of Southern California
Years Active:1990–present
Partner:Steve Kazee (2018–present; engaged)
Children:3

Jenna Lee Dewan (; born December 3, 1980) is an American actress and dancer. She started her career as a backup dancer for Janet Jackson, and later worked with artists including Christina Aguilera, Pink, and Missy Elliott. She is known for her role as Nora Clark in the 2006 film Step Up. She has also starred on the short-lived NBC series The Playboy Club and had a recurring role on the FX series . She portrayed Freya Beauchamp on the Lifetime series Witches of East End, Lucy Lane in The CW series Supergirl and Superman & Lois, and Joanna in Soundtrack on Netflix. Dewan has hosted the reality television shows World of Dance and Flirty Dancing and served as a judge on Come Dance with Me. She currently stars as Bailey Nune on ABC's The Rookie. She also had a recurring role on the FOX medical drama The Resident.

Early life

Dewan was born December 3, 1980[1] in Hartford, Connecticut, the daughter of Nancy Smith (née Bursch) and Darryll Dewan, who was a running back on the 1972 Notre Dame football team.[2] Her father is of Syrian, Lebanese and Polish descent and her mother is of Cornish, German and English ancestry.[3] [4]

As a child, Dewan moved frequently; she mentioned in an interview that she lived in seven cities before reaching the seventh grade.[5] While attending high school at Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson, Maryland, Dewan was a varsity cheerleader. She transferred to Grapevine High School in Grapevine, Texas. She was also a varsity cheerleader there and was voted prom queen during her senior year. She attended the University of Southern California and was a member of the California Gamma chapter of Pi Beta Phi.[6] [7]

Career

Dancing

Dewan first appeared in Janet Jackson's "Doesn't Really Matter" video in 2000 and later in "All for You" and the All for You Tour in 2001.[8] She credits working with Jackson for aiding her career, allowing her to later work with many other artists and giving her the experience necessary to co-star in the dance film Step Up.[9] In 2016, Dewan modeled as the face of dancewear manufacturer Danskin in a campaign and photo shoot that captured and featured her athleticism as a dancer.[10]

Acting

In 2006, Dewan co-starred with Channing Tatum in Step Up, as well as starring in Take the Lead that same year.

In August 2008, Dewan starred in the Lifetime made-for-television film which follows five rule-breaking teens. She portrayed the role of disciplinarian Coach Emma Carr. In November 2009, she appeared in the straight-to-DVD comedy American Virgin alongside Rob Schneider.

In March 2011, Dewan was cast in the NBC pilot of The Playboy Club. In May 2011, NBC picked up the series for a full season. She portrayed the role of Bunny Janie, a provocative Playboy bunny who works at a Playboy Club in Chicago in 1961. The series premiered on September 19 to 5.2 million viewers with mixed reviews from critics. Due to low ratings, NBC cancelled the series after just three episodes in October 2011.

In November 2011, Dewan starred in the film The Jerk Theory. This was first released in Germany in 2009. It was later released in the United States in November 2011.

Dewan appeared in the romantic-comedy film 10 Years, alongside her then-husband Channing Tatum, who also co-produced. The film was released on September 14, 2012. That same year, she appeared as Teresa Morrison in , the second season of the horror television series.

In 2013, Dewan began starring in the Lifetime series Witches of East End as Freya Beauchamp, one of the lead characters. In late 2015, she began a recurring role in the CBS/CW series Supergirl as Lucy Lane, and reprised the role in its spinoff Superman & Lois.[11] She also had a recurring role in FOX's The Resident. Dewan's upcoming projects include The Wedding Year, Berlin, I Love You and Soundtrack.[12] [13] [14] [15] [16]

She joined the cast of ABC's The Rookie as Bailey in its third season, and was promoted to series regular in its fourth season.[17]

In 2018, Dewan makes an appearance on the television series Seatbelt Psychic and receives a spooky reading from the famous medium Thomas John.[18]

In 2022, Dewan starred and executive produced in the Lifetime film Let's Get Physical as part of the "Ripped from the Headlines" feature film. She portrays Sadie Smith who is loosely based on Zumba instructor Alexis Wright with the film inspired by Alexis' and her side prostitution gig.[19]

33andOut Productions

Along with friends Reid Carolin, Adam Martingano, Brett Rodriguez and Channing Tatum, Dewan started a production company called 33andOut Productions.[20] Their first production is a documentary called Earth Made of Glass that follows Rwandan President Paul Kagame and genocide survivor Jean-Pierre Sagahutu. It premiered at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival.[21] Dewan and Tatum collaborated in a YouTube Premium/Starz television series Step Up, where they executive produced together.

Personal life

In 2006, Dewan started dating actor Channing Tatum after meeting on the set of their film Step Up. They married on July 11, 2009, in Malibu, California.[22] [23] They have one daughter, named Everly Elizabeth Maiselle Tatum born on May 31, 2013.[24] On April 2, 2018, the couple announced that they were separating.[25] [26] Six months later, Dewan filed for divorce from Tatum.[27] Their divorce was finalized in November 2019.[28]

In October 2018, it was confirmed that Dewan was in a relationship with actor Steve Kazee.[29] [30] In February 2020, she and Kazee announced their engagement.[31] [32] Their first child, a son named Callum Michael Rebel Kazee was born on March 6, 2020.[33] On January 17, 2024 it was confirmed via Dewan's Instagram that she and Kazee were expecting their second child.[34] Their daughter, Rhiannon Lee Kathryn Kazee, was born on June 14, 2024.[35]

PETA declared her to be one of three "Sexiest Vegans" of 2017.[36] She is not currently vegan or vegetarian.[37]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002Do not remove this sentence, because the actress is appeared in this film and credited. -->Bianca Salsa Girl
2005WaterborneDevi
TamaraTamara Riley
2006Take the LeadSasha Bulut
Step UpNora Clark
Sally
2008Love Lies BleedingAmberVideo
Molly Taylor
Emma CarrTV movie
2009Falling AwakeAlessandra
Sarah Jane
American VirginPriscilla White
2011Katherine Prescott
Balls to the WallRachel Matthews
10 YearsJess
SetupMia
2012Slightly Single in L.A.Hallie
2013She Made Them Do ItSarah PenderTV movie
2019Berlin, I Love YouMandy
Jessica
2022Let's Get PhysicalSadie Smith
2023Devil on My DoorstepNatashaTV movie

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004QuintupletsHaleyEpisode: "Little Man on Campus"
The Young and the RestlessDonnaEpisode: "Episode #1.7935" & "#1.7938"
2005JoeyTanyaEpisode: "Joey and the Break-Up"
2009Melrose PlaceKendra WilsonEpisode: "Windsor" & "Gower"
2011The Playboy ClubBunny JanieMain Cast
2012–2013American Horror StoryTeresa MorrisonRecurring Cast: Season 2
2013–2014Witches of East EndFreya BeauchampMain Cast
2014The Mindy ProjectBrookeEpisode: "Be Cool"
So You Think You Can DanceHerself/Guest JudgeEpisode: "Episode #11.12" & "#11.15"
2015The Real Girl's KitchenHerselfEpisode: "The H Word"
2015–2016SupergirlLucy LaneRecurring Cast: Season 1
2016Lip Sync BattleHerself/Competitor Episode: "Channing Tatum vs. Jenna Dewan-Tatum"
No TomorrowTuesdayEpisode: "No Holds Barred"
2017Hollywood Medium with Tyler HenryHerselfEpisode: "Jenna Dewan-Tatum/Emily VanCamp/Pauly D"
2017–2018World of DanceHerself/HostMain Host: Season 1-2
Man with a PlanJenGuest Cast: Season 1-2
2018Blaze and the Monster MachinesLittle Bunny (voice)Episode: "Breaking the Ice"
2018–2019The ResidentJulian BoothRecurring Cast: Season 2
2019SoundtrackJoannaMain Cast
2019–2020Flirty DancingHerself/Host[38] Main Host
2020Robot ChickenCollege Girl #3 (voice)Episode: "Buster Olive in: The Monkey Got Closer Overnight"
2021–presentThe RookieBailey NuneRecurring Cast: Season 3, Main Cast: Season 4-present
2022Come Dance with MeHerself/Judge[39] Main Judge
2022–2023Superman & LoisLucy LaneRecurring Cast: Season 2, Guest: Season 3[40]
2023That's My JamHerselfEpisode: "Jenna Dewan & JoJo Siwa vs. Nikki Glaser & Jay Pharoah"
Celebrity Family FeudHerself/ContestantEpisode: "Episode #10.8"

Music Videos

YearTitleArtist(s)
1999"So Real"Mandy Moore
2000"He Wasn't Man Enough"Toni Braxton
"Upside Down"A-Teens
"Doesn't Really Matter"Janet Jackson
"Honey Bee"Belle Perez
2001"All for You"Janet Jackson
"You're No Good"Ellie Campbell
2002"Gossip Folks"Missy Elliott
2003"One Heart"Celine Dion
"Juramento"Ricky Martin
2006"(When You Gonna) Give It Up to Me" Sean Paul featuring Keyshia Cole
"Get Up" Ciara featuring Chamillionaire
2010"Not Myself Tonight"Christina Aguilera
2019"Happy Anniversary, All I Want for Christmas Is You!"[41] Mariah Carey

Producer

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Earth Made of GlassExecutive producerDocumentary
2018–2022Step Up Executive producer
2019–2020Flirty DancingProducer
2022Let's Get PhysicalExecutive producer
2023Devil on My DoorstepExecutive producer

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2007Teen Choice AwardsChoice Movie: Dance Scene Step Uprowspan=2
2012Peabody AwardExecutive producer Earth Made of Glass

Notes and References

  1. News: Burtt . Kristyn . Jenna Dewan Celebrates Birthday With Steamy Nude Dip in Hot Tub With Fiancé Steve Kazee . March 12, 2022 . March 12, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220312194943/https://www.yahoo.com/video/jenna-dewan-celebrates-birthday-steamy-200832309.html . live .
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  3. https://web.archive.org/web/20131222065623/https://twitter.com/jennaldewan/statuses/3547005510 Jenna Dewan's Fan Q&A on Twitter and New Photos at Nylon Magazine's
  4. Web site: Here's What Jenna Dewan-Tatum Eats Most Days. Self.com. June 30, 2016. April 15, 2021. April 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210418012346/https://www.self.com/story/heres-what-jenna-dewan-tatum-eats-most-days. live.
  5. Web site: Jenna Dewan-Tatum: 25 Things You Don't Know About Me. October 4, 2013. November 9, 2016. April 15, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190415080914/https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/jenna-dewan-tatum-25-things-you-dont-know-about-me-2013410/. live.
  6. News: Jenna Dewan struggled with Channing Tatum's soaring career, report says. April 4, 2018. The Mercury News. September 24, 2018. en-US. August 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200818034621/https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/04/04/jenna-dewan-struggled-with-channing-tatums-soaring-career-report-says/. live.
  7. Web site: Pi Beta Phi Fraternity For Women. www.pibetaphi.org. September 24, 2018. November 24, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181124151942/https://www.pibetaphi.org/pibetaphi/About_Us/History/Notable_Pi_Phis/. live.
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  10. Web site: Jenna Dewan-Tatum Returns to Her Dancer Roots in Danskin Campaign. E! Online. September 28, 2016. November 9, 2016. November 10, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161110044026/http://www.eonline.com/news/798250/jenna-dewan-tatum-returns-to-her-dancer-roots-in-danskin-campaign. live.
  11. Web site: Swift. Andy. 2021-10-29. Jenna Dewan Joins Superman & Lois, Reprising Supergirl Character Lucy Lane. 2021-10-30. TVLine. en-US. October 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029193305/https://tvline.com/2021/10/29/superman-and-lois-jenna-dewan-lucy-lane-returning/. live.
  12. Web site: Anna Camp, Wanda Sykes, Jenna Dewan & More RSVP For 'The Wedding Year'. Amanda. N'Duka. May 30, 2018. July 15, 2018. July 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180715064435/https://deadline.com/2018/05/anna-camp-wanda-sykes-jenna-dewan-the-wedding-year-movie-1202400159/. live.
  13. Web site: Wanda Sykes, Jenna Dewan and Anna Camp to Star With Sarah Hyland in 'The Wedding Year' - THR News. The Hollywood Reporter. May 30, 2018. July 15, 2018. July 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180715093838/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/video/wanda-sykes-jenna-dewan-anna-camp-star-sarah-hyland-wedding-year-thr-news-1115917. live.
  14. Web site: Jenna Dewan Tatum Joins The Cast Of 'Berlin, I Love You'. Amanda. N'Duka. October 12, 2017. July 14, 2018. July 14, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180714110748/https://deadline.com/2017/10/jenna-dewan-tatum-berlin-i-love-you-film-1202187051/. live.
  15. Web site: 'Mixtape': Netflix Picks Up Fox Musical Drama Pilot To Series. Nellie. Andreeva. July 2, 2018. July 14, 2018. July 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180703001615/https://deadline.com/2018/07/mixtape-netflix-series-fox-musical-drama-pilot-1202420732/. live.
  16. Web site: Jenna Dewan Lands New Musical Drama 'Mixtape' on Netflix. July 2, 2018. July 14, 2018. July 14, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180714111135/https://www.etonline.com/jenna-dewan-lands-new-musical-drama-mixtape-on-netflix-105402. live.
  17. Web site: Swift . Andy . The Rookie Promotes Jenna Dewan to Series Regular for Season 4 . TVLine . November 1, 2021 . November 1, 2021 . November 1, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211101224513/https://tvline.com/2021/11/01/the-rookie-jenna-dewan-series-regular-season-4-abc/ . live .
  18. Web site: Jenna Dewan Is Told 'Soulmates Take on Many Different Forms' in Emotional Psychic Reading Entertainment Tonight . 2022-08-28 . www.etonline.com . July 31, 2018 . en-US . August 28, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220828110029/https://www.etonline.com/jenna-dewan-is-told-soulmates-take-on-many-different-forms-in-emotional-psychic-reading-107011 . live .
  19. News: Cain . Brooke . October 15, 2022 . What to Watch Saturday: Zumba prostitution ring in 'true story' Lifetime movie . The News & Observer . March 9, 2023 . January 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240118004109/https://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/tv-movies/warm-tv-blog/article267328812.html . live .
  20. Web site: 33andout.com. April 16, 2010. July 1, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100701152946/http://www.33andout.com/. live.
  21. Web site: ChanningTatumUnwrapped.com . Earth Made of Glass . March 29, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120308000141/http://channingtatumunwrapped.com/category/movies/earth-made-of-glass/ . March 8, 2012 . dead.
  22. Web site: July 11, 2009. Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Get Married. July 22, 2013. Celebrity Bride Guide. August 2, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200802040026/http://www.celebritybrideguide.com/channing-tatum-and-jenna-dewan-wedding/. live.
  23. Web site: . | Channing Tatum Unwrapped | Official Website . Channing Tatum Unwrapped . July 11, 2009 . September 28, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120210203815/http://channingtatumunwrapped.com/2009/07/congrats-to-the-new-mr-and-mrs-tatum/ . February 10, 2012 . dead.
  24. Web site: Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan-Tatum's Baby: It's a Girl!. Us Weekly. June 2, 2013. June 3, 2013. Brittany. Galla. March 18, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220318171718/https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/channing-tatum-and-jenna-dewan-tatums-baby-gender-201326/. live.
  25. Web site: Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Split After Nearly 9 Years of Marriage. April 3, 2018. March 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220313210231/https://people.com/movies/channing-tatum-jenna-dewan-split-nearly-nine-years-marriage/. live.
  26. Web site: Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Tatum announce separation. Chloe. Melas. April 3, 2018. April 3, 2018. July 5, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210705061425/https://edition.cnn.com/2018/04/02/entertainment/channing-tatum-jenna-dewan-separate/index.html. live.
  27. Web site: Jenna Dewan Files for Divorce From Channing Tatum . E! Online . October 27, 2018 . October 26, 2018 . March 18, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220318005436/https://www.eonline.com/news/925840/jenna-dewan-files-for-divorce-from-channing-tatum . live .
  28. Web site: Channing Tatum & Jenna Dewan Officially Single. Divorce Final. Tmz.com. November 20, 2019. December 4, 2019. March 18, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220318005435/https://www.tmz.com/2019/11/20/channing-tatum-jenna-dewan-legally-single-divorce/. live.
  29. Web site: Emily . Marcus . Who Is Steve Kazee? 5 Things to Know About Jenna Dewan's Boyfriend . USWeekly . October 30, 2018 . June 5, 2019 . February 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220205100733/https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/who-is-steve-kazee-5-things-to-know-about-jenna-dewans-boyfriend/ . live .
  30. Web site: Allyson . Koerner . Jenna Dewan's Boyfriend Steve Kazee Finally Made His Debut On Her Instagram . Bustle . June 5, 2019 . June 5, 2019 . April 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210421121625/https://www.bustle.com/p/jenna-dewans-boyfriend-steve-kazee-finally-made-his-debut-on-her-instagram-photo-17973530 . live .
  31. Web site: Jenna Dewan Engaged to Steve Kazee. Eonline.com. Jackson, Vanessa. Morin, Alyssa. February 18, 2020. March 11, 2020. December 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211214142843/https://www.eonline.com/news/1082839/jenna-dewan-is-engaged-to-steve-kazee. live.
  32. Web site: Jenna Dewan Announces Engagement to Steve Kazee. Today.com. Kubota, Samantha. February 18, 2020. March 11, 2020. November 4, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104215218/https://www.today.com/popculture/jenna-dewan-announces-engagement-boyfriend-steve-kazee-t174190?cid=sm_npd_td_tw_ma. live.
  33. SteveKazee . Steve Kazee . 1237454203452190728 . March 10, 2020 . In an instant our universe burst wide open and nothing would ever be the same. Welcome to earth star child. Callum Michael Rebel Kazee 3/6/20.
  34. Web site: January 17, 2024 . Jenna Dewan is expecting her third child, second with fiancé Steve Kazee . January 18, 2024 . USA Today . en-US . January 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240118004053/https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/01/17/jenna-dewan-pregnant-steve-kazee/72258397007/ . live .
  35. Web site: Burke . Michelle Stein and Sammi . 2024-06-20 . Jenna Dewan Welcomes Baby No. 3 With Birth Photos From the Hospital . 2024-06-20 . Parade . en.
  36. Daisy Murray, "PETA's 'Sexiest Vegan' List Is In, And Not Just One, But Three Women Won," ELLE , July 10, 2017.
  37. News: Aloian . Addison . Here's Everything Jenna Dewan Eats In A Day, Plus Her Other Fave Wellness And Workout Routines . 26 September 2023 . Women's Health . 8 April 2023 . September 26, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230926214101/https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a43510260/jenna-dewan-diet-workout/ . live .
  38. Web site: Iannucci. Rebecca. Jenna Dewan to Host Blind Dating Series Flirty Dancing at Fox. TVLine. October 9, 2019. October 9, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20230128133318/https://tvline.com/2019/10/09/jenna-dewan-flirty-dancing-host-dating-series-fox/. January 28, 2023. live.
  39. Web site: White. Peter. Jenna Dewan Set As Judge For CBS Reality Competition Come Dance With Me. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. April 13, 2021. March 25, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220325214927/https://deadline.com/2021/04/jenna-dewan-judge-cbs-come-dance-with-me-1234732881/. March 25, 2022. live.
  40. Web site: Goldberg. Lesley. Jenna Dewan to Reprise Supergirl Role on Superman & Lois (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. October 29, 2021. October 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029174328/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/jenna-dewan-supergirl-superman-lois-1235039112/. October 29, 2021. live.
  41. Web site: Ariana Grande, Katy Perry and More Star in Mariah Carey's Christmas Video Tribute: Watch. PopCrush. Reda. Natasha. December 23, 2019. December 24, 2019. March 6, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200306154125/https://popcrush.com/ariana-grande-mariah-carey-christmas-video/. live.