Channing Tatum has described parenting as a demanding and constantly changing experience. The actor, who shares a 12-year-old daughter, Everly, with his former wife Jenna Dewan, spoke about the balance required when raising a child, noting that the role can shift between discipline and emotional support from one day to the next.
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The 45-year-old made the comments while promoting his new thriller Josephine, in which he plays a father-figure character. He explained that aspects of the role were influenced by his own upbringing, drawing inspiration from his relationship with his father alongside elements of his own personality.
Tatum has also spoken candidly about his long-standing struggles with self-belief in Hollywood. Despite being one of the industry’s most recognisable actors, he has previously said that he often feels undeserving of his success and surprised by the scale of his career.
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He believes, however, that personal challenges have strengthened his work as an actor. Reflecting on the range of experiences he has lived through, Tatum suggested that emotional hardship and resilience have given him a deeper understanding to bring to his performances.
