Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz only had eyes for one another at the “Blink Twice” premiere. The couple made their first joint red carpet appearance at DGA Theater Complex in Los Angeles on Aug. 8.
“Blink Twice” is directed by Kravitz and stars Tatum. The film is how their relationship blossomed, they told press at the premiere. The engaged couple color coordinated, with Kravitz in a black gown with cut outs and Tatum in a black suit with white button-up dress shirt.
Three years after they started dating, this is first time they've posed for photos together. While Tatum doesn't often open up about his relationship with "The Batman" star, when the couple does talk about each other in interviews, they couldn’t be more glowing. Kravitz has called Tatum her “protector,” and Tatum has shared that he’s “in awe” of his fiancée.
While at the "Blink Twice" premiere, both spoke to reporters about their relationship on and off the screen. “There’s a shorthand when you know somebody so well and there’s so much trust there,” Kravitz told . “It was a joy to work with him and I think art is the deepest expression of love, so being able to do that with my partner was amazing.
” Additionally, Tatum told E! News that their relationship was "born inside of the creative process." “That was what brought us together and made us really feel like we’re very connected on what we love about life, what we love about just things in general about being alive,” he said, before touching on their bond. “I just respect her point of view so much.
That I her in those hard moments more than I’m, like, worried if we’re going to get through the hard moments.” The couple have been together for years. Speculation about their romance first emerged in 2021 when a photo of them riding a bicycle went viral.
Two years later, they announced their engagement. Read on for a full timeline of Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz’s relationship. Tatum, 44, and Kravitz, 35, have both been married in the past.
Tatum from 2009 to 2018, and they share Tatum and Dewan are still involved in an Meanwhile, Kravitz was married to actor Karl Glusman from 2019 to 2021. Kravitz and Tatum first connected when she sent the “Magic Mike” star an early draft of the script for her upcoming movie, “Pussy Island” (now called “Blink Twice”), a thriller about a young waitress who falls for a tech mogul who is not what he seems. “I thought it was super punk rock,” Tatum in January 2023, recalling his reaction to the script.
“She had passion in there, and she had a point of view that was really specific to who she was and what her experience was. But I wasn’t sure it was clear yet, what it wanted to be.” They reconnected two and a half years later when she showed him a new version of the script.
“It was great,” he told Vanity Fair. “I was like, ‘Wow. You are really saying something.
’ That’s the kind of person you want to create with. That really has this perspective they’re constantly digging for.” Kravitz has also shared why she wanted to cast Tatum in her directorial debut.
“Looking at his work and hearing him speak about 'Magic Mike' and the live show, I’m like, I think he’s a feminist. You need to be so far from who this is, where it’s not scary,” she . “And I don’t think we’ve ever seen him play someone dark.
I’m excited to see him do that.” After Zoë Kravitz’s dad, Lenny Kravitz, posted an Instagram photo of himself building a deck in July 2021, Tatum jumped in the comments. “Oh s---!! Doing the lords work i see!! Will be calling you shortly to get into your schedule my friend.
Hehehe,” Tatum commented on the “Fly Away” singer’s half-shirtless photo. Zoë Kravitz then replied to Tatum’s comment, writing, “you auditioning for MM3?” “I’ve been ready!” Lenny Kravitz replied to his daughter’s comment. While nothing was officially revealed about their relationship, their playful exchange suggested that by this time, Tatum was on chatting and joking terms with Zoë Kravitz and her dad.
Zoë Kravitz and Tatum have remained private about the timeline of their relationship, so it’s unknown exactly when they began dating. But rumors about a romance between them began to build as they were spotted together on multiple outings throughout 2021. In August 2021, a paparazzi photo showed Zoë Kravitz riding on a bicycle with Tatum, her arms wrapped around his shoulders as he pedaled.
The bicycle photo went viral and quickly became a meme. Zoë Kravitz that when that photo was taken, she and Tatum had been walking to her writing partner's house in New York City when he offered her a ride on his bike due to the hot weather. “I was sweating, and he was like, ‘Get on the bike, I’ll ride you over and you can relax,’” she recalled.
She also reflected on their desire to keep their relationship out of the press. “You want to keep it sacred and private as long as you can,” she said. “So that you don’t have to even think about what the world thinks about it.
” A month later, speculation about their romance continued to build as they appeared to leave the Met Gala together. On Feb. 28, 2022, Jason Momoa, the ex-husband of Kravitz’s mother, Lisa Bonet, posted an of him and Tatum getting ready to attend the premiere of “The Batman” and see "our Zozo," referring to Zoë Kravitz.
“CHEEEEHUUUUUUUU. SO EXCITED @channingtatum and I are on our way to see our ZOZO. finally @thebatman premiere,” Momoa wrote in the caption.
He added that he was “beyond proud” of Zoë Kravitz and ended the caption, “ALOHA J and C.” The photos further confirmed Tatum’s connection to the Kravitz family. His friendly rapport with Kravitz’s former stepdad fueled speculation that he and the actor were dating.
While Tatum and Zoë Kravitz remained tight-lipped about the exact nature of their relationship in the months following, Tatum did gush about her work as a first-time director. “I’m in awe,” he told " in July 2022. “She’s doing better than I did on our first movie with 'Dog,'” Tatum said, referring to his own directorial debut.
“I mean, jeez, we barely survived and she’s just killing it.” He added that he appreciated Zoë Kravitz for giving him the chance to explore a very different genre of film, saying that she really “saw” him. “She’s got a weird gift for that.
She sees right through a lot of people’s stuff and really, just who they are to her is really simple,” he said. “She’s one of the more intentional people I’ve ever met in my life.” By late 2022, Tatum and Zoë Kravitz had still not officially confirmed their relationship, but all signs were pointing to the fact that they were, in fact, an item.
In October 2022, Lenny Kravitz as his daughter’s “boyfriend” during an interview with ET Canada. “Well I figured, you know, your boyfriend might give me a job,” the singer said jokingly, recalling a time when his daughter and Tatum were talking about the “Magic Mike” franchise. After her dad's casual reference to her relationship status, Zoë Kravitz opened up about how Tatum showed support for her as they worked on her debut film.
“Whether it was making me tea or pouring me a drink or going to whip someone into shape or whatever — he really was my protector and it was really wonderful and sweet,” she in November 2022. “I think if you can do something like that together, it’s a good test. And we came out even stronger.
” In the same interview, she called Tatum a “wonderful human.” “He makes me laugh and we both really love art and talking about art and the exploration of why we do what we do. We love to watch a film and break it down and talk about it and challenge each other,” she said.
In early 2023, Tatum revealed that he was dedicated to Kravitz. “I have no chill,” he joked to in January 2023. “I was just seeing what she was up to!” “Also, I didn’t know anyone would ,” he added.
Tatum also described himself as a “monogamist” and opened up about the way he navigates romantic relationships. “In business, I have no real fear of anything being destroyed. But heart things, when it comes to people I love, I have a really hard time,” he said.
“I end up trying too hard, you know?” On Oct. 30, 2023, a that the “Magic Mike” star and the “Big Little Lies” actor were engaged. The news came after the couple was spotted holding hands at Kendall Jenner’s Halloween party on Oct.
28. They sported coordinating costumes that appeared to reference Mia Farrow’s 1968 thriller, “Rosemary’s Baby.” It’s unclear exactly when they got engaged, but it seems to have happened before the Halloween party.
In addition to her “Rosemary’s Baby” costume, Kravitz was seen that night with a sizable ring on finger. In December, she wore the same ring as she attended a gala at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. The often-private couple has not shared any details about their engagement publicly.
At her famous dad's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on March 12, 2024, Zoë Kravitz and Tatum looked very much in love. The two could be seen laughing and enjoying the morning as Lenny Kravitz was honored with his star on the iconic drive. Zoë Kravitz seemed to be wearing her engagement ring at the ceremony.
She also gave a speech where she . As Lenny Kravitz’s star was unveiled, Tatum crouched on the ground and enthusiastically snapped photos on his phone. The first trailer for the thriller which marks Zoë Kravitz's directorial debut, arrived in April.
Tatum stars in the film as a wealthy tech mogul who invites a group of friends to his private island. After a few dates in the remote location, chaos ensues. Zoë Kravitz also co-wrote the movie, which will be released on Aug.
23. The actors rarely comment about their relationship and mostly keep their love life to themselves. But proud dad Lenny Kravitz recently shared information about his daughter’s wedding date in an interview on BBC’s Radio 2.
During an appearance on the British radio show May 31, the “Fly Away” singer was complimenting Tatum and casually let it slip when the actors are expected to say, “I do.” “He’s a really great guy,” Lenny Kravitz said about Tatum. “He was raised well.
So, you know, he’s got manners. He’s charming. He’s a soulful human being.
And so, he’s become part of the family quite quickly.” He added, “He fits and they’re in love. We’re going to have a wedding next year.
” Unfortunately for the guests, the rocker is not expected to take the stage during the event. When host Zoe Ball asked if Lenny Kravitz would perform or DJ the event, he replied, “I don’t think so. (I’ll) just be hanging out.
” After three years together, the engaged couple graced fans with a red carpet debut. Celebrating the release of Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut, which stars Tatum, the pair posed for photos together for the first time. The two had attend events together, but never cozied up for the cameras so publicly until now.
The "Blink Twice" premiere was held in Los Angeles on Aug. 9. For the occasion, both opted for black ensembles, perfectly coordinating.
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