Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum’s lawyers were present at a court hearing regarding their divorce settlement, with Dewan’s attorneys claiming that Tatum allegedly hid details about his earnings from Magic Mike. They argued that Dewan should receive a cut of the profits since they were married when the film was made. The lawyers highlighted the potential billion-dollar asset of Magic Mike as a key issue in the settlement, with Dewan seeking fair and equal compensation.
Dewan’s lawyer confirmed that she had received some money from Tatum, but claims that it does not accurately represent the full success of Magic Mike. They believe that Tatum has control over the finances in a complex web of entities created to conceal the value of the Magic Mike intellectual property. Tatum has not publicly addressed Dewan’s claims, and there has been no comment from his representatives. The court documents also mentioned that Dewan’s concerns about the franchise’s intellectual property.
The couple, who met while filming Step Up and were married for a decade before their separation in 2018, have been working to reach a settlement over their divorce. They share custody of their 10-year-old daughter Everly and have maintained an amicable co-parenting relationship. Dewan has moved on with Steve Kazee, with whom she shares a son and is expecting another baby. Tatum, on the other hand, is engaged to actress Zoë Kravitz, highlighting how both have started new relationships following their divorce.
Despite the challenges of navigating a divorce settlement, both Dewan and Tatum are focused on prioritizing their daughter and ensuring her well-being. Dewan has spoken about continually putting Everly first and learning as she goes through the co-parenting journey. The court’s decision will need to consider Tatum’s post-separation efforts in enhancing the Magic Mike intellectual property and determine the allocation of the community and separate property interests in the franchise.
The ongoing legal battle over the Magic Mike earnings adds a layer of complexity to Dewan and Tatum’s divorce settlement negotiations. Dewan’s legal team is pushing for fair compensation for her contributions to the success of the film during their marriage, while Tatum’s team argues for his separate property interests in the franchise. The court documents also mentioned that both parties, as well as Dewan’s fiancé, would testify over their financial situations as they work towards reaching a resolution in their divorce settlement.
