Is Channing Tatum Gay? The Actor Is Divorced & Currently Dating Zo Kravitz

Channing Tatum has been the subject of gay speculations. While rumors circulate, the actor's personal life reveals that he has been in relationships with women, was once married to a woman, and is now romantically linked with actress Zoë Kravitz.

Channing Tatum is a talented actor best known for his notable performance in "Magic Mike" and its sequel. His impressive acting skills won fans' hearts, and the movie resonated with diverse audiences, including the gay community.

The actor who plays the titular character acted as a male stripper in the movie franchise. His embodiment of the role sparked gay speculations, but the actor has never addressed the rumors, and he has publicly dated women.

Channing Tatum at Books Are Magic on May 30, 2023, in Brooklyn, New York. | Source: Getty Images

Different Publications Called Channing Tatum 'Stromo—Straight Homo'

When the first "Magic Mike" was released, the gay community was happy to watch it in cinemas as they saw Tatum and other actors remove their clothes even though the movie was not explicitly gay.

In his role as Mike, he leads a double life where he works as a roofer during the day, while at night, he takes center stage as the main attraction of the Kings of Tampa, a group of male strippers.

Despite his success in the entertainment industry, Mike secretly desires to leave his stripping career behind and pursue his passion for furniture-making by starting his own business.

Tatum's role as a stripper sparked speculations surrounding his sexuality. Also, a rom-com rumor — which later turned out to be fake — made rounds about Paul Feig planning a gay romantic comedy starring Channing Tatum and actor John Milhiser.

In 2015, a publication delved into why straight male actors were going gay-ish and referred to these actors as "stromo," modern, lady-loving male actors who amp up their appeal to gay audiences for pride and profit.

The publication went on to list actors like Tatum, Nick Jonas, Chris Hemsworth, and more. Another publication exploring the concept of "stromo" argues the term itself is unnecessary and problematic as there is a growing trend of straight actors actively engaging with the gay male demographic as part of marketing strategies.

Channing Tatum Danced on a Pride Parade Float

In June, cities across the United States organize LGBTQ Pride parades, lively events filled with celebration and joyful expression. In 2015, during Los Angeles' Pride festivities, Tatum was in attendance.

Since he was promoting his film "Magic Mike XXL," in which he portrayed a stripper, the actor enthusiastically rode on a parade float, delighting the crowd with his dance moves. The audience cheered him on, and videos of his performance quickly circulated online.

Channing Tatum Is Dating Zoë Kravitz but Does Not Think about Marriage

Zoë Kravitz and Tatum first met when the actress cast him in her upcoming film in the summer of 2021. Following their appearance at the Met Gala in New York City, rumors about the pair's romantic involvement began circulating.

In 2022, the lovebirds started talking about their relationship in interviews. Furthermore, Tatum supported Kravitz by attending the New York City film "The Batman" premiere alongside her stepfather, Jason Momoa.

While in a happy relationship with Kravitz, he told Vanity Fair that he doesn't think about marriage and is not sure he will ever get married again. The actor was previously married to Jenna Dewan from 2009 until 2019. The exes share a daughter named Everly.

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