Jenna Dewan filed for divorce Channing Tatum in 2018, but his case is far from closed. both stars will face each other in court as they fight for the rights and royalties related to the franchise of Magic Mike‘ class=”com-link” data-reactroot=””>Magic Mike.
Although both artists managed to rebuild their lives with other people and six years have passed since their separation, the actress and the actor remain legally married and the distribution of assets continues to be a pending issue after the couple’s breakup.
In a recent appearance before judicial authorities in the context of the divorce process, Dewan asked the judge to take into account issues related to intellectual property and assets derived from Magic Mikesaying that it is the “main financial issue” in litigation..
Tatum starred in and produced the first film in 2012 and its sequels, Magic Mike XXL (2015) y Magic Mike: The Last Dance (2023). Dewan, meanwhile, and despite not having appeared in the saga credits, states that the production was “made and co-financed by Channing with marital funds.”
The film was filmed in 2011 and Tatum produced and participated in the sequels, as well as the reality show. Finding Magic Mike2021. The first two films alone grossed more than $300 million from ticket sales in theaters around the world, as reported by The Associated Press.
Dewan alleges in his appearance before the Court that Tatum engaged in transactions designed to “disguise” the income of Magic Mike and claims that her ex-partner transferred ownership of some assets without her consent.
Dewan’s legal team requested a separate trial to determine how to precisely divide assets in the divorce. Its objective is to demonstrate that Tatum allegedly carried out operations to avoid distribution in relation to this source of income.
Tatum strongly denies this in his filings, arguing that he “never denied Petitioner her share of the corresponding assets or income.” His lawyers also regret that they have not yet reached a divorce agreement after five years and point out that the actor “has exhausted all efforts in his attempt to resolve this matter without resorting to litigation.”
Although the company Magic Mike began operating during the marriage, Tatum’s lawyers say he continued to create and develop it since the couple’s breakup. “He has made great efforts since the separation to improve the intellectual property of Magic Mike and related entities”, they highlight.
After meeting as co-stars in the film A step forward In 2006, Tatum and Dewan married in July 2009. Nine years later, the couple, who share 10-year-old daughter Everly, announced their split in April 2018.
The artists made their breakup public at that time through a publication on social networks, in which they expressed: “We have lovingly chosen to separate as a couple.” In the statement, they also mentioned: “There are no secrets or reasons for confrontation at the root of our decision; “Just two best friends realizing it’s time to take some space and help each other live the happiest, most fulfilling lives they possibly can.”
After the separation, Dewan began her courtship with Steve Kazee, with whom she became the mother of her son Callum, 4 years old. Currently, the interpreter is expecting another baby.
Tatum also rebuilt his life, in his case with Zoë Kravitz, to whom he got engaged at the end of last year after two years of love. The protagonist of The lost City and the actress who composed Catwoman in The Batman In this way they decided to take one more step in their love story and get closer to the postcard of the wedding dress and morning suit.