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Channing Tatum's Career in Photos

From comedies to dramas, we can't get enough of this man.

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With his charm, quirk, and versatility in roles, how can you not love Channing Tatum? Not only is he funny—both in film and out—but his acting range is spectacular. He got his big break in the rom-com She's the Man but has gone on to play some iconic roles including a boisterous undercover detective in 21 Jump Street and an insecure and emotionally damaged wrestler in Foxcatcher. Oh, and can't forget about his most-known role as an experienced male stripper in Magic Mike too.

Fact is: Channing is always challenging himself, whether that's by acting, dancing, or producing. There are not many actors whose work can make you laugh-too-hard-until-you-can't-breath, but that's 21 Jump Street, White House Down, and Kingsman: The Golden Circle for you. Add the fact he can also make you tear up with his ah-freaking-mazing performances in rom-coms Dear John and The Vow.

There ain’t nothing this man can't do. Don't believe me? Okay, cool. Let's look back at some of his biggest career milestones, so I can prove all the haters wrong.

1

2006: She’s the Man

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Back in the olddd days when social media wasn't a thing (except for MySpace), costars Channing Tatum and Amanda Bynes posed for a cute selfie.

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2007: Independent’s Spirit Awards

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It's 2007, Britney Spears just shaved her head, and Channing is cosplaying as a member of Green Day at the Independent’s Spirit Awards. What a time.

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2008: Teen Choice Awards

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Remember the Teen Choice Awards? (lol, showing my age). Channing won his v own surfboard and in just a few years, he'd go on to win an Independent Spirit Award for Foxcatcher.

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2009: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Premiere

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Look how happy Channing is posing with actors Marlon Wayans and Rachel Nichols for a special screening of their film G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.

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2010: Dear John

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Ngl, Amanda Seyfried and Channing Tatum are giving couple goals in this Dear John BTS pic. Wonder what their history is, hm...

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2013: Jimmy Kimmel Live

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Lol, not Jimmy randomly giving Channing a onesie. At least Chan looks happy with the gift. 😅

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2013: White House Down Premiere

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Gotta give my props to the PR team for moving the premiere of White House Down to Washington, D.C. Fans were seen gushing over Tatum—and I would be too bc that man is fine with a capital F.

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2013: White House Down Event

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I'm a simp for this man. Like this all-white fit is 😍 😍 😍.

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2014: Cannes Film Festival

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He can sing, dance, act, and take photos?? He's a good man, Savannah.

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2014: Pocono 400

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Channing's bromance with Jonah Hill made 21 Jump Street and no one can convince me otherwise.

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2014: Foxcatcher Premiere

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I'd like to formally request a reunion of this iconic trio, pls.

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2014: CinemaCon

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The King and Queen of rom-coms!

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2015: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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Jimmy, pls give this poor man a break. No one wants to play egg Russian Roulette.

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2016: Hail, Caesar! Premiere

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This casual photo of George Clooney, Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, and Alden Ehrenreich lives rent-free in my head.

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2016: Golden Globes Awards

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Ah, what a time. Long before the slap heard around the world and the divorce that broke my heart, life was good.

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2016: Disney On Ice

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It’s the peace sign and the off-centered hat for me.

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2018: Magic Mike Live Show

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Tatum and his castmates were seen flexing posing in London for the Magic Mike Live Show.

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2018: The Big Picture Presentation

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I want a movie with these three.

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2020: Magic Mike Live Premiere

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If there’s one thing I've learned from never watching Magic Mike or the sequels, it's that Channing is hot. Thank you for listening to my Ted Talk. Goodbye.

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2021: Met Gala

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I'm giving Zoe Kravtiz props for this look. Sorry not sorry but Channing never understood the assignment.

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