Channing Tatum is dating Inka Williams, a 26-year-old Australian model signed with IMG Models, and the couple has been together since early 2025. They walked the red carpet at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026 — Tatum in Versace, Williams calling the night “so special” on Instagram afterward.
Before Williams, Tatum’s romantic life traced a public arc that included a nine-year marriage to Jenna Dewan, an on-off fling with British singer Jessie J, and a three-year engagement-ending relationship with Zoe Kravitz. Four major relationships in roughly two decades, each one covered extensively by entertainment media, and each one ending in a way that reshaped public perception of the Magic Mike star.
Every chapter of that history is laid out below — verified dates, confirmed details, the moments that made headlines.
Channing Tatum Girlfriend History: The Full Timeline
Tatum’s dating history breaks into four distinct chapters, each defined by how the relationship started and why it ended. According to People magazine, his split from Zoe Kravitz in October 2024 marked the end of his most publicly scrutinized romance before Williams entered the picture.
| Partner | Period | How They Met | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenna Dewan | 2006 – 2018 | Set of Step Up (2005) | Divorced (settlement Sept 2024) |
| Jessie J | 2018 – 2020 | Mutual contacts post-separation | Split (twice) |
| Zoe Kravitz | 2021 – Oct 2024 | Casting for Blink Twice | Engagement ended |
| Inka Williams | Feb 2025 – present | Introduced through friends | Together |
Jenna Dewan — The Step Up Love Story (2006–2018)
Tatum met dancer and actress Jenna Dewan on the set of the 2006 dance film Step Up, where both played love interests. On-screen chemistry became real-world romance. They married on July 11, 2009, at Church Estates Vineyards in Malibu, California, and their daughter Everly Tatum was born on May 31, 2013, in London. A resurfaced audition video from the Step Up casting later showed just how immediate their connection was.
The separation announcement on April 2, 2018, caught fans off guard — the couple had projected an unusually stable image for Hollywood. Dewan filed for divorce in October 2018. A Los Angeles judge declared both legally single in November 2019, but the financial settlement dragged on for six more years, finally closing in September 2024. The main sticking point: Dewan’s claim to a share of the Magic Mike franchise, which she argued was developed during their marriage using marital funds. Both parties ultimately waived spousal support.
Jessie J — The Singer He Dated After Jenna (2018–2020)
British singer Jessie J, born Jessica Ellen Cornish, became Tatum’s first significant post-separation relationship. The two were linked in October 2018 — just six months after the Dewan split went public. Tatum made it Instagram official in November 2018 by praising Jessie J’s Royal Albert Hall concert performance.
The relationship ran in two phases. They split in late 2019, with Us Weekly citing “different priorities and focuses.” They reconciled in January 2020, then parted ways permanently by April 2020. Sources told People the final breakup was “totally amicable” — they “cared enough about each other to try again but realized it was better to move on.”
Zoe Kravitz — From Blink Twice to Breakup (2021–2024)
Zoe Kravitz sent Tatum an early draft of her directorial debut Blink Twice in 2021 and cast him as the lead. Romance followed. By August 2021 the two were photographed riding bikes around New York City, and they confirmed the relationship publicly with a Halloween post that October. Kravitz — daughter of rock legend Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet — brought a level of cultural cachet to the pairing that generated enormous red-carpet interest.
Tatum proposed in the fall of 2023. But by October 29, 2024, multiple outlets confirmed the engagement was off. Sources cited to the New York Post said the couple “grew apart” — Tatum wanted to stay in Los Angeles near his daughter Everly, while Kravitz preferred New York. Kravitz had also spoken publicly about not wanting children.
The Blink Twice connection gave their romance a meta quality that outlived the relationship itself: a psychological thriller about power and deception, directed by the woman he was dating, starring the man she’d eventually leave.
Inka Williams: Channing Tatum’s Current Girlfriend
Inka Williams, a 26-year-old Australian model born September 9, 1999, in Melbourne and raised in Bali, is Tatum’s current partner and the most significant relationship in his life since the Kravitz split. They were first spotted together on February 28, 2025, at a CAA pre-Oscars party in Los Angeles — roughly four months after his engagement to Kravitz ended.
Who Is Inka Williams?
Williams is signed with IMG Models Worldwide and has been modeling professionally since age 15 — her first shoot was at six months old. She has worked with international fashion brands across editorial and commercial campaigns, and her Instagram following exceeds 2 million. In 2019, she launched her own clothing brand, “She Is I,” inspired by designs her French mother Edith Bournigaud created in the 1980s and 1990s. Australian media has dubbed her “the Gigi Hadid of Bali.”
| Detail | Inka Williams |
|---|---|
| Born | September 9, 1999 (Melbourne, Australia) |
| Raised | Bali, Indonesia |
| Profession | Model (IMG Models), entrepreneur |
| Brand | “She Is I” (founded 2019) |
| Heritage | French-Australian |
| 2+ million followers |
How They Met and Went Public
A source confirmed to People in early March 2025: “They met through friends. She’s great. She has her own life. She’s young, but seems older.” By June 2025, Us Weekly reported they were “definitely dating.”
The Instagram official moment came on April 26, 2025 — Tatum’s 45th birthday — when Williams posted intimate photos with the caption: “My mans is actually ICONIC. Someone pls send help.” Tatum reciprocated on her 26th birthday, September 9, 2025, writing on Instagram Stories: “Happiest day of birth to my RIDER! Love you so.”
Their red carpet debut as a couple came on September 9, 2025, at the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Hollywood premiere, where Tatum brought both Williams and his daughter Everly.
Red Carpet and Vacation Moments in 2026
The couple kicked off 2026 with a beach vacation in Costa Rica on January 3, where paparazzi captured them splashing in the ocean — images that dominated entertainment media for days. Later that month, Williams accompanied Tatum to the Sundance Film Festival for the world premiere of his film Josephine on January 23. By March 15, they made their highest-profile appearance yet: walking the 98th Academy Awards red carpet together at the Dolby Theatre, with Tatum serving as a presenter.
“The age gap makes me roll my eyes but a 25 year old is inarguably a grown woman. It’s not gross or predatory or upsetting. Just like oh, typical.”
— r/popculturechat, February 2026 (110 upvotes)
On Reddit’s r/popculturechat — a community known for holding celebrities accountable, with a predominantly female, media-literate audience — the dominant reaction has been resigned skepticism rather than outrage. Most commenters acknowledge Williams is a consenting adult but find the pattern of older male stars dating much younger women tedious.
The 19-Year Age Gap: What the Numbers Say
Tatum was born on April 26, 1980; Williams on September 9, 1999 — a gap of roughly 19 years and five months. Tatum is 45. Williams is 26. When Tatum graduated high school, Williams had not yet been born.
| Detail | Channing Tatum | Inka Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Birth date | April 26, 1980 | September 9, 1999 |
| Age (as of March 2026) | 45 | 26 |
| Age gap | ~19 years | |
The age difference became the single most-discussed detail when the relationship went public. The viral take that stuck came from X user @Brocklesnitch, whose post describing Tatum’s “severe aura loss since breaking up with Zoe Kravitz and dating a 25 year old model” collected 3,839 likes — framing the Williams relationship as a cultural downgrade from the Kravitz era.
“he’s 45, she’s 25…. how groundbreaking”
— r/popculturechat, March 2026 (88 upvotes)
Neither Tatum nor Williams has publicly addressed the commentary. Coverage has gradually shifted from the age gap itself to the relationship’s stability — a pattern common with celebrity couples navigating public scrutiny over age differences.
Channing Tatum Girlfriends: Quick-Reference List
Four confirmed long-term relationships define Tatum’s public romantic history. No credible reports link him to anyone else between these partnerships, though he was reportedly active on the dating app Raya between relationships.
- Jenna Dewan (2006–2018) — married July 2009, daughter Everly born 2013, separated April 2018, divorce settlement finalized September 2024
- Jessie J (2018–2020) — on-again/off-again, two splits, final breakup April 2020
- Zoe Kravitz (2021–2024) — met through Blink Twice, engaged fall 2023, split October 2024
- Inka Williams (2025–present) — first public sighting February 2025, Instagram official April 2025, Oscars red carpet March 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Channing Tatum’s girlfriend now?
Inka Williams, a 26-year-old Australian model signed with IMG Models, is Tatum’s current girlfriend. They have been together since February 2025 and most recently appeared together at the 2026 Oscars ceremony on March 15.
Is Channing Tatum still in a relationship with Inka Williams?
Yes. As of March 2026, Tatum and Williams remain together. Their most recent confirmed public appearance was at the 98th Academy Awards, where Tatum served as a presenter and Williams called the evening “so special” on Instagram.
What is the age difference between Channing Tatum and Inka Williams?
Approximately 19 years. Tatum was born April 26, 1980, and Williams was born September 9, 1999. He is currently 45; she is 26.
How did Channing Tatum meet Jenna Dewan?
They met on the set of Step Up in 2005, where they played love interests. The dance film, released in 2006, launched both their careers and their relationship. They married in 2009 and separated in April 2018.
Why did Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz break up?
Sources told the New York Post they “grew apart” due to different life priorities — Tatum wanted to remain in Los Angeles near his daughter Everly, while Kravitz preferred New York City. Kravitz had also spoken publicly about not wanting children. The breakup was confirmed October 29, 2024.
Did Channing Tatum date Jessie J?
Yes, from late 2018 to April 2020. The British singer, born Jessica Ellen Cornish, was Tatum’s first confirmed relationship after separating from Jenna Dewan. They split twice — first in late 2019, then permanently in April 2020.
Does Channing Tatum have children?
Tatum has one daughter, Everly Tatum, born May 31, 2013, in London. Everly is his only child, from his marriage to Jenna Dewan. Tatum and Dewan share custody, and Everly has been seen publicly with both her father and his current partner Inka Williams.
What is the Channing Tatum movie where his girlfriend loses her memory?
That would be The Vow (2012), a romantic drama where Tatum’s character tries to win back his wife (played by Rachel McAdams) after she loses her memory in a car accident. The film was loosely based on a true story.
