Channing Tatum: 7 Facts To Know About The Popular Actor

Channing Tatum is a heart-throb of Hollywood and maintains sophistication and professionalism. The 37-year-old actor knows how to make audiences laugh. And goodness, can that man dance. He really is the whole package. Below are 7 facts you need to know about Channing Tatum!

Channing Tatum has a very interesting story of getting discovered. He was born in Alabama but grew up in Mississippi. After working a series of odd jobs, he began working at a local strip club as a stripper. He went by the name "Chan Crawford." He eventually moved to Miami and happened to be discovered by a model talent scout. His career began in 2000 when he was a dancer in a Ricky Martin music video. He then modeled and eventually began appearing in television commercials. In 2002, he was featured in a Mountain Dew commercial that was widely popular at the time. Watch it below!

Channing Tatum's movie career began when he appeared as a basketball player on the team in "Coach Carter." The movie follows a high school basketball team and their coach, played by Samuel L. Jackson, who is doing everything he can to help the young men to live good lives, even when he has to give them some tough love. This sports drama, "Coach Carter" remains a classic, and has remained in the hearts of fans over the years. In 2006, Channing Tatum starred next to Amanda Bynes in the romantic sport-comedy "She's the Man." Amanda Bynes plays the role of a young, talented soccer player Viola Hastings. After her soccer team is cut, she attends boarding school in her brother's place, pretending to be a boy named Sebastian, so that she can join the soccer team. Channing Tatum plays Duke Orsino, Sebastian's roommate and the captain of the soccer team. Drama and hilarity unfold throughout "She's the Man." Channing Tatum's breakthrough role was in the 2006 movie, "Step Up." This movie was totally different than Tatum's previous films "Coach Carter" and "She's the Man," and he still delivered another outstanding performance. A romantic dance film, "Step Up" follows the ups and downs of Tyler Gage, played by Channing Tatum. Tyler Gage is a talented dancer who is from the wrong side of the tracks and struggles with staying out of trouble. After a turn of events, Tyler Gage ends up at the Maryland School of Arts, where he meets Nora Clark, played by Jenna Dewan. The two are skilled dancers, who at first butt heads, but then have to find a way to work together. "Step Up" earned widespread attention and skyrocketed Channing Tatum to the top. "Step Up" has been followed with three other films, which Tatum was not in. Over the next six years, Channing Tatum starred in over 10 movies. He was in his first G.I. Joe film in 2009. In 2010, he brought a timeless love story to life in "Dear John." He starred in the film with Amanda Seyfried, and the two exchange letters when Tatum's character is deployed for the war.

In 2012, Channing Tatum took the world by storm once again with his outstanding performance with Jonah Hill in "21 Jump Street." The movie is an adaptation of a television series of the same name. Morton Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Greg Jenko (Channing Tatum) were two opposites in high school. Seven years after graduating, they meet again at the Police Academy and become friends. "21 Jump Street" is a hilarious action movie, which takes many turns as the leading characters, Morton and Greg, go undercover as high school students. The two grown men face situations that remind them of their time in high school and they get into a number of hilarious and awkward encounters. As they attempt to stop the distribution of a popular party drug, their friendship is tested. "21 Jump Street" grossed over 130 million dollars, and has stood the test of time as a comedy movie that will always make us laugh. Because of the success of "21 Jump Street" a second movie was released in 2014 called "22 Jump Street." The same characters, Morton Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Greg Jenko (Channing Tatum), are now tasked with going undercover at a local college. Once again, they are trying to track down a narcotic that is popular in the party scene at this college. The men come across a number of humorous scenarios by the time Spring Break rolls around. That's where things really get wild. The adventure is lead by laughter and appreciation.

2012 was a big year for Channing Tatum. After the wild success of "21 Jump Street," he had another huge success with his movie, "Magic Mike." Based on his time as a stripper, the movie follows a young man named Adam (Alex Pettyfer) who meets Mike (Channing Tatum). Mike is an experienced stripper, as he needs to work in order to fund his own business. He takes Adam under his wing to help him be successful, and the pair faces a number of obstacles and successes. The movie grossed 39 million dollars and was made on a 7 million dollar budget. In 2015, Tatum followed up the first film with a second, "Magic Mike XXL." The movie continues the previous storylines, taking place three years later. This time, Mike (Channing Tatum) teams up with this former stripping co-worker and the group decides to end their stripping careers with a bang by attending the stripping convention in Myrtle Beach. Adventure ensues, and the dancing is only even better than the outstanding choreography in the previous film. The movie was a huge hit and grossed 122 million dollars.

2017 brought another year of success for Channing Tatum. "Kingsman: The Golden Circle" is a spy comedy film, full of action and laughs. It is the second movie of the series, following "Kingsman: The Secret Service" released in 2014. Tatum joined the cast for this film, and his presence adds richness to the rest of the already impressive story. The movie follows a secret organization known as the Kingsman, based in England. After a dramatic series of events, they are teaming up with their American counterparts, the Statesman. The team goes on a mission to track down the terrorist organization known as The Golden Circle. "Kingsman: The Golden Circle" was the highest grossing film its opening weekend, grossing more than 100 million dollars worldwide. From "Coach Carter," to "21 Jump Street," and now to "Kingsman: the Golden Circle," Channing Tatum really has made an impression on Hollywood.

While filming "Step Up" in 2006, the two stars of the movie met and fell in love. Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum had a romance on and off the screen. They were married in 2009, and their love story has stood the test of time. In 2013, Jenna Dewan gave birth to their daughter, Everly Tatum. The husband and wife are obviously in love, and they are easily the cutest couple in Hollywood. Both of them are spectacular dancers, both of them are hilarious, and they're both so attractive it's not fair. Don't worry though, they're super messy, just like the rest of us!

The husband-wife duo continues to wow us as they grow more and more successful. Channing Tatum has a net worth of 60 million dollars. Tatum will soon be at the point where he can charge 20 million dollars per film. This net worth is a huge step above the $400 he was paid for appearing on the Ricky Martin music video for "She Bangs" in 2000. Channing Tatum's net worth will only keep growing as the years go by. He continues to produce huge hits, with consistent outstanding performances in each appearance. His net worth is on the right path, and I can't wait to watch what happens next! Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum have a house in Beverly Hills. Their six-bedroom house cost an estimated 6.45 million dollars. The house is located on a quiet hill. Built in 1950, the house is on one acre of land, giving the Tatum family enough space to enjoy the outdoors. They have a pool and an outdoor fireplace. One thing is for sure, this couple won't need to go on a diet anytime soon.

Channing Tatum and his wife, Jenna Dewan, are two of the most attractive stars in Hollywood. They both believe in healthy diet and exercise. However, this hunk and his smokin' wife still include the foods they love in their diet. Channing Tatum loves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. In a Reddit AMA in 2015, he explained that he prefers white bread, creamy peanut butter, a giant scoop of grape jelly, and Cheetos when it comes to his peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. When it comes to pizza, Channing Tatum likes good old pepperoni and cheese. A diet fit for a king. Aside from their awesome diet skills and non-stop husband-wife super-powers, Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum take the cake for the coolest duo in Hollywood. Channing Tatum has had fans who have followed him since the beginning of his career, and he continues to acquire more fans as his success grows. He has quickly become a household name in America. All the fans of Channing Tatum appreciate him for his kindness, gratitude, and humor. Jenna Dewan continues to pursue her success. In 2017, she has hosted a new reality television show called "World of Dance," and she appeared in an episode of the second season of "Man with a Plan." "World of Dance" follows the journey of a diverse number of dancers, from solo artists to groups, from ballet to hip-hop, trying to win a grand prize of 1 million dollars. The contestants are judged by a celebrity cast and the show is hosted by Jenna Dewan. The show has been renewed for a second season.