Channing Tatum’s 12-year-old daughter Everly made a rare red carpet appearance with her father at the Los Angeles premiere of his film Demon Slayer: Infinite Castle on September 9. The event marked a special moment as Everly, who closely resembles her dad, wore a pale blue, off-the-shoulder ruffled dress while posing alongside Tatum, drawing attention for her poised presence.
The moment held extra significance for Tatum, who revealed that starring in a movie his daughter admired had earned him some much-needed “cool dad points.” Just days before the premiere, he had expressed doubts about ever being seen as cool by Everly, despite her having watched several of his films over the years.
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Tatum, who shares Everly with his ex-wife Jenna Dewan, recounted in interviews how his films rarely impress his daughter. Speaking at the Toronto International Film Festival, he said,
“She has seen tons of them,”
and added,
“She’s like, ‘Whatever, I don’t wanna see those.’ She acts like she doesn’t care.”
Despite this, Demon Slayer: Infinite Castle resonated differently with Everly, making the experience of attending the premiere together meaningful for both.
The actor expressed deep affection for Everly, dedicating his first children’s book, The One and Only Sparkella, to her, and calling her
“the most brilliant magical being that I have ever known.”
He also described her as his greatest teacher, highlighting the profound influence she has had on his life.
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After Everly was born in 2013, Tatum and Dewan divorced in 2018. Reflecting on this painful chapter in his life, he told Variety,
“a painful break to have that fall apart, especially being so young.”
He has been open about the difficulties of co-parenting and the emotional challenges of not having Everly full-time. Tatum shared,
“It’s really tough not to have your daughter half the time,”
and added,
“I wish I could just have her all the time.”
Devoted Father Embracing His Role with Love and Humor
In past interviews, Tatum has spoken candidly about becoming a single dad and the initial fears he faced when trying to connect with Everly on a deeper level. He reflected on his past insecurities regarding activities traditionally associated with daughters, saying,
“I had a lot of fear about connecting to Everly in every way that a little girl might want. I didn’t wear nail polish or know how to braid hair. But I jumped with both feet into this magical world, and I was rewarded with a kind of love that I don’t think I would have ever been able to have otherwise.”
Tatum frequently takes Everly to concerts like those of Taylor Swift and Kelsea Ballerini, experiences he describes as uniquely special. Speaking on Late Night with Seth Meyers, he recalled,
“with your daughter it’s very different because, you know, you gotta, like, go in. I was dancing like I’d never danced before.”
He humorously noted about his Magic Mike movies, where he plays a male stripper,
“I’m so grateful that she doesn’t know how I dance.”
Looking Ahead: The Bond Between Father and Daughter Strengthens
Everly’s appearance at the Demon Slayer: Infinite Castle premiere not only highlighted her graceful transition into adolescence but also underscored the special relationship she shares with Channing Tatum. As he continues to navigate fatherhood with honesty and devotion, moments like this red carpet outing contribute to their growing bond, promising further memorable experiences in the years ahead.
