By Michelle HlubiWhen you look at Channing Tatum can you believe that he used to be a stripper? There are plenty of other things you don’t know about this hottie.
He used to be a stripper
Channing worked as a stripper under the name Chan Crawford. In 2010 he told an Australian journalist that he would like to make a movie about his experiences as a stripper. That project has come into fruition with his upcoming film, Magic Mike. Ladies, trust us, you’ll want to check this one out.
He was in Ricky Martin’s She Bangs video
In 2000 Channing was cast a dancer in Ricky Martin’s She Bangs music video. He was paid $400 for the job. See if you can spot him in the video.
He is a model
Channing is also a model. He started working in the fashion industry as a model for luxury brands like Armani and Abercrombie & Fitch. He then moved on to doing TV commercials for Mountain Dew and Pepsi. He was picked as one of Tear Sheet magazine’s “50 most Beautiful Faces” of 2001.
He is a successful actor
Channing Tatum has had a busy 2012. So far he has hosted Saturday Night Live and starred in four movies: Haywire, The Vow and 21 Jump Street. He will next appear in Magic Mike.
He’s married to Jenna Dewan
Channing met his wife Jenna Dewan while they were filming Step Up in 2006. The couple started dating after they were done shooting the film and they married in 2009.
