The ongoing divorce proceedings between actor Channing Tatum and his former wife Jenna Dewan have taken a heated turn. Dewan has fired back at Tatum’s claims that her recent court actions are delaying their never-ending divorce battle.
According to court documents, Dewan slammed Tatum’s assertion that she rejected several divorce settlement proposals over the past couple of years. The former couple, who parted ways in 2018 and share a daughter named Everly, had initially settled custody arrangements but have been unable to reach an agreement on the division of their assets and spousal support.
The major point of contention revolves around the profitable Magic Mike franchise. Tatum starred in the 2012 film, which was written and released during their marriage, and later expanded it into sequels, a live show, a reality series, and various other businesses carrying the Magic Mike name.
Dewan argues that she contributed to the project’s success and deserves a 50% share of the profits, as it was created using their combined resources. She has accused Tatum and his business associates of creating a complex web of companies to conceal the franchise’s earnings from her.
In response, Tatum has denied allegations of concealing finances, stating that he has been transparent about the businesses and that Dewan was aware of them. However, he disagrees with her demand for an equal share of the Magic Mike profits.
The former couple is set to face off in court later this year, with Dewan seeking a trial focused solely on the Magic Mike intellectual property ownership before addressing other issues. Tatum, on the other hand, has refused to agree to Dewan’s demand for a 50% cut of the profits he receives from the franchise.
As the legal battle intensifies, both parties seem determined to protect their interests, setting the stage for a lengthy and contentious divorce resolution process.