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Premiere Of Columbia Pictures' \"21 Jump Street\" - Red Carpet

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Channing Tatum

The hunky actor has danced, fought and even stripped his way into the hearts of millions, via films like "Magic Mike" and "White House Down."

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Protecting the president

In the 2013 film "White House Down," Channing Tatum plays a U.S. Capitol police officer who must protect the president (Jamie Foxx) from a paramilitary group that takes over the White House. The film reportedly cost $150 million, a sign of Tatum's rising box-office power.

\"White House Down\" New York Premiere - Red Carpet

Spotlight on 'White House Down'

Joey King, Channing Tatum, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jamie Foxx attend the New York premiere of "White House Down" on June 25, 2013.

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\"White House Down\" At 5th Annual Summer Of Sony

Get 'Down'

Foxx and Tatum celebrate the release of "White House Down" at a photo call in Cancun, Mexico on April 19, 2013.

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Daddy's girl

Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum cradle their newborn daughter, Everly, who was born May 31, 2013.

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85th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

Awaiting baby

The Tatums arrive at the Oscars on Feb. 24, 2013.

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Great American hero

Tatum starred with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in 2013's "G.I. Joe: Retaliation." Although reviews were mixed, the film won the Easter weekend and as of late June 2013 had grossed $369 million worldwide. It had the second-highest Easter debut ever, though the original "G.I. Joe" film did better on its opening weekend.

'Side Effects'

Tatum and Rooney Mara starred in the 2013 film "Side Effects." about a woman who murders her husband while seemingly sleepwalking. The quiet psychological thriller cost $30 million and reportedly raked in twice that worldwide.

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Man of the People

Tatum is shown on the Nov. 14, 2012, cover of People magazine as he was named the most recent Sexiest Man Alive.

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GREY GOOSE Vodka And Anchor Bay Films Host \"10 Years\" Brunch Reunion Event At Hotel Chantelle

Shots on him

Tatum attends the "10 Years" brunch reunion event hosted by Grey Goose Vodka and Anchor Bay Films at Hotel Chantelle In New York on Sept. 16, 2012.

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Spike TV's 6th Annual 2012 \"Guys Choice\" Awards - Show

Prize patrol

Tatum presents an award during Spike TV's 6th Annual "Guys Choice Awards" on June 2, 2012, in Culver City, Calif.

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Film Independent's 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival Premiere Of Warner Bros. Pictures' \"Magic Mike\" - Red Carpet

Believe in magic

The cast of "Magic Mike," including Adam Rodriguez, Alex Pettyfer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash, Matt Bomer, Matthew McConaughey, and Tatum, pose on the red carpet at the film's premiere on June 24, 2012, in Los Angeles.

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2012 Concert For The Rainforest Fund - Show

Raise your hand

Tatum performs with Elton John perform during the 2012 Concert for the Rainforest Fund on April 3, 2012, in New York.

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Salute the troops

Tatum takes to the stage in a scene from 2012's "Magic Mike." The film helped catapult Tatum to the forefront of box-office draws, since the film reportedly cost just $7 million to make and earned nearly $40 million in its opening weekend.

Premiere Of Columbia Pictures' \"21 Jump Street\" - Red Carpet

Jump to it

Tatum poses at the premiere of "21 Jump Street" on March 13. 2012, in Los Angeles.

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\"21 Jump Street\" Q&A - 2012 SXSW Music, Film  Interactive Festival

Men in blue

Tatum and Jonah Hill crack up during a Q&A following the world premiere of "21 Jump Street" on March 12, 2012 in Austin, Tex. The film, inspired by Johnny Depp's 1980s TV show, knocked "The Lorax" out of first place at the box office, and was another huge success for Tatum, earning $35 million in its first weekend, and more than $200 million globally over its run.

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Jonah Hill And Channing Tatum Visit BET's \"106 & Park\"

Parallel parking

Tatum and Hill talk with hosts Rocsi and Terrence J during BET's "106 & Park" on March 5, 2012 in New York.

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Premiere Of Sony Pictures' \"The Vow\" - Arrivals

Making promises

Tatum is nearly overshadowed by movie posters at the premiere of "The Vow" on Feb. 6, 2012 in Hollywood. The film showed Tatum can shine in non-action fare, as it became the sixth highest-grossing romantic drama of all time. It cost just $30 million to make, and earned close to $200 million globally.

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\"Ten Year\" Premiere - 2011 Toronto International Film Festival

Fan favorites

Tatum leans in for a photo with fans at the "Ten Year" premiere on Sept. 12, 2011 in Toronto.

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\"Haywire\" Panel - Comic-Con 2011

Eager listener

Tatum waits his turn to speak at the "Haywire" panel during Comic-Con 2011 on July 22, 2011 in San Diego.

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The Eagle - UK Film Premiere

Lean on me

Tatum and Jamie Bell share a smile at the UK premiere of "The Eagle" on March 9, 2011 in London.

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In the lead

Tatum searches for his legion's lost emblem in "The Eagle."

\"The Dilemma\" World Premiere

Hand in pocket

Tatum poses for the cameras at the world premiere of "The Dilemma" on Jan. 6, 2011 in Chicago.

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2010 Teen Choice Awards - Arrivals

Teen idol

Tatum prepares to attend the 2010 Teen Choice Awards on Aug. 8, 2010 in Universal City, Calif.

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Premiere Of \"Earth Made Of Glass\" At The 2010 Tribeca Film Festival

Don't trash the 'stache

Tatum sports some dignified facial hair at the premiere of "Earth Made Of Glass" on April 26, 2010 in New York.

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Premiere Of Screen Gems' \"Dear John\" - Arrivals

Red-carpet smile

Tatum grins at the premiere of "Dear John" on Feb. 1, 2010 in Hollywood.

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Kisses in the rain

In "Dear John," Tatum plays a soldier who falls for Amanda Seyfried while home on leave.

\"Dear John\" Fort Bragg Premiere

Sign here please

Tatum gets up close and personal with fans at the "Dear John" premiere on Jan. 23, 2010 in Fort Bragg, N.C.

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Sienna Miller, Channing Tatum & Marlon Wayans Visit BET's \"106 & Park\"

Sing along

Sienna Miller, Tatum and Marlon Wayans get a little funky at BET's "106 & Park" on Aug. 3, 2009 in New York.

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Special Screening Of \"G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra\" - Arrivals

Getting close

Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum arrive at a screening of "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" on Aug. 6, 2009 in Los Angeles.

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G.I. Joe The Rise Of The Cobra - Press Conference

Gang's all here

Rachel Nichols, Marlon Wayans, Sienna Miller and Tatum pose before a press conference for "G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra" on July 20, 2009 in Sydney.

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2008 Teen Choice Awards - Press Room

Surfin' safari

Tatum shows off his Choice Movie Actor Drama award during the 2008 Teen Choice Awards on Aug. 3, 2008 in Los Angeles.

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A complete stop

Tatum and Ryan Phillippe star in "Stop-Loss," about a soldier trying to readjust in society post-deployment who is called up again by the Army.

Film Independent's 2007 Spirit Awards - Arrivals

Dressy casual

Tatum attends the 22nd Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. 24, 2007 in Santa Monica, Calif.

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Still of Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum in She's the Man.

All in red

Amanda Bynes and Tatum starred in 2006's gender-flipping, soccer-kicking film "She's the Man."

Premire of DreamWork's \"She's the Man\" - Afterparty

Hold tight

Tatum and Bynes pose after the premiere of "She's the Man" on March 8, 2006 in Los Angeles.

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?The Guide to Recognizing your Saints? Sundance Premiere

Warm reception

Tatum, Chazz Palminteri, Dito Montiel, Robert Downey Jr. and Shia La Boeuf stopped for photos on a chilly red carpet at the premiere of "The Guide to Recognizing Your Saints" at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

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Hard times

An early role for Tatum came in 2006's "A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints," in which he played a young man growing up in a tough neighborhood in Queens, New York.

Shuffling along

Long before "Magic Mike," Tatum got a chance to shake his groove thing in 2006's "Step Up" with his eventual wife, Jenna Dewan-Tatum.

Touchstone Pictures Premiere Of 'Step Up' - After Party

Monkey face

Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Channing Tatum got silly for the camera after the premiere of "Step Up" on Aug. 7, 2006 in Los Angeles.

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(L to R) Actors Channing Tatum, Robert Ri'Chard, Isiah Thomas, president of New York Knicks, actors Rick Gonzalez and Nana Gbewonyo arrive at a screening of 'Coach Carter' for New York area high school students at the Clearview Chelsea West theater December 13, 2004 in New York City.

Back to school

Tatum, Robert Ri'Chard, Isiah Thomas, Rick Gonzalez and Nana Gbewonyo hung out at a special screening of "Coach Carter" for high school students on Dec.13, 2004 in New York.

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Courtside hijinks

In 2005's "Coach Carter," Tatum's character had to learn from his basketball coach about putting academic discipline before the ball game.

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