Ellen DeGeneres Accidentally Introduces Jenna Dewan As Tatum

By Dave Basner

May 2, 2018

Last month, Channing Tatum and his wife, Jenna Dewan, announced that they would be splitting up after nine years of marriage. The news was shocking and upsetting to their fans, but the actors handled it with grace, releasing a statement that explained that they have "lovingly chosen to separate as a couple."

Because they had been together for so long, many people have come to know Jenna as Jenna Dewan Tatum, including her famous friends. In fact, when Jenna appeared on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show this week, the host accidentally introduced her as Jenna Dewan Tatum. After Jenna and her World of Dance co-judges Jennifer Lopez, Ne-Yo and Derek Hough spoke, Ellen addressed her flub. 

She said, "I have to say, before we go to break, I’m so sorry, I introduced you and it was such a habit, and I have to say the way that you and Channing are handling everything is beautiful for your daughter and the statements have been great. And I apologize. I just have known both of you for so long, and I’m so used to saying, but..."

Jenna wasn't upset in the least and used the opportunity to thank fans for their support, saying, "Honestly, thank you and everybody for all the love and support. It's truly, so amazing. It's all love," before being embraced by Lopez.  

You can see Jenna in World of Dance when it premieres on NBC later this month.  

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