Jenna Dewan is an American actress, former model and dancer born on December 3, 1980, in Hartford, Connecticut.
Her father is of half Syrian Lebanese and half Polish descent, and her mother has German, English, and Cornish ancestry.
Dewan grew up in Grapevine, Texas, and discovered her love for dancing at age five.
She attended the University of Southern California, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi, and was discovered by a dance agent, touring with artists like Janet Jackson and Ricky Martin.
Dewan has appeared in several music videos and television sitcoms, including Step Up where she played Nora Clark
Siblings
Jenna has four siblings, all of whom are her biological siblings.
Her older sister, Missy Dewan, is someone she has been known to share her experiences and support with.
The two sisters have been spotted together at various events and have expressed their close bond on social media.
Jenna also has two older brothers, Daniel and Shane Dewan.
Like Missy, Daniel and Shane have maintained a relatively low public profile, but the siblings have been seen together at family gatherings and other events.
The Dewan family has been known to prioritize their relationships and support each other through various life events.
Jenna’s youngest brother is Nathan Dewan. Nathan has also kept a relatively low public profile, but the siblings have been spotted together at family gatherings and other events.
The Dewan family has been known to prioritize their relationships and support each other through various life events.
Career
Dewan’s career has spanned various mediums, including film, television and dance.
She began her career as a professional dancer, working as a backup dancer for notable artists such as Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Pink and Missy Elliott.
This experience helped her develop her skills and gain exposure in the entertainment industry.
Dewan’s breakthrough role came in 2006 with the film, Step Up, where she played Nora Clark, a talented dancer.
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The movie was a commercial success and helped establish her as a rising star in Hollywood.
She has appeared in several television series throughout her career, including The Playboy Club, where she played the role of Carol-Lynne Johnson, a Bunny at the Playboy Club and American Horror Story: Asylum where she had a recurring role as Teresa Morrison, a patient at the asylum.
Dewan also played the lead role of Freya Beauchamp, a powerful witch, in the Lifetime drama series Witches of East End.
She had recurring roles in Supergirl and Superman & Lois, where she played the role of Lucy Lane, Kara Danvers’ sister.
Dewan had a recurring role in the fourth season of FOX’s medical drama The Resident as Dr. Mina Okafor, a doctor at the hospital.
She currently stars as Bailey Nune, a police officer and training officer, in the ABC drama series, The Rookie.
In addition to her acting roles, Dewan has also hosted and judged various reality shows, including World of Dance, where she co-hosted the NBC competition series featuring dancers competing in various styles, and Flirty Dancing, where she hosted the FOX reality dating show.
She also served as a judge on the CBS reality competition series, Come Dance with Me, which featured young dancers competing in various styles.
Personal life
Dewan met actor Channing Tatum in 2006 on the set of their film, Step Up.
The two began dating shortly after and eventually tied the knot in 2009. Together, they welcomed a daughter named Everly in 2013.
However, after nearly nine years of marriage, Dewan and Tatum announced their separation in April 2018. Their divorce was finalized in November 2019.
In October 2018, Dewan was first linked to actor and singer Steve Kazee. The couple made their relationship public in 2019 and quickly became serious.
In February 2020, Kazee proposed to Dewan, and she happily accepted.
The engagement came just a few months before the couple welcomed their first child together, a son named Callum, in March 2020.
Dewan and Kazee’s relationship has been going strong since then.