Channing Tatum Bi Rumors Offer Relationship Lessons
Is Channing Tatum bi? That seems to be a question that has been floating around the web. Some believe the Channing Tatum bi meme in large part has to do with the star’s appearances in gay related press interviews and movies over the years, according to Internet reporting.
Others think the Channing Tatum bi rumors are a clever PR stunt, strategically rolled out by public relations gurus who are hoping to hype up interest with gay audiences in advance of the release of Magic Mike Magic Mike XXL, scheduled to hit theaters sometime in 2015.
Regardless of the intensity of the Channing Tatum bi rumors, one thing is for sure – the gossip doesn’t seem to be fazing Tatum or his wife, Jenna Dawson.
It is not uncommon for celebrity couples to be the subject of gossip and rumors, particularly when they are young and beautiful. In the case of Channing and Jenna, the two have been married since 2009 after tying the knot in Malibu, California. They had their first baby, Everly, in 2013.
Ever since their marriage, there has been a series of gossipy reports that run the gambit – from Channing Tatum being an alcoholic – to his wife hints of his wife hinting at wanting a divorce because of so called “drunken bisexual parties” (Movie Pilot, 2014).
But are these rumors really true of just a bunch of story lines drummed up to hype movies and drive website traffic? More important, what can you learn from celeb couples like Chan and Jenna when gossip starts up about your relationship?
Lessons for Couples
As with most all rumors, there is generally a sliver of truth somewhere to be found in the background. For example, Channing Tatum acknowledged in a GQ Magazine interview in May of 2014 that he drinks too much and brands himself a “functioning alcoholic” when the magazine did a piece on his so called wild side.
And it is absolutely true that Channing Tatum has developed a large gay following over the years, in part because he cultivated a relationship with the LGBT community early on in his career.
What is impressive about Chan and Jenna is the two have learned to roll with the gossip and in many ways benefit from it. Recently, Channing gave an interview to Redbook magazine where he shared that his wife covers his eyes during intimate scenes, such as the ones appearing in Witches of East End.
Apparently, he does the same to her during movie clips where he kisses another woman. “She watches when I do love scenes too, and we’ve had to kind of find our way with it. She’ll cover my eyes, and I’ll cover hers. It’s all in good fun”.
Given the dynamics of the interview, it hardly seems like infidelity is going or that the two have an open relationship, as many lines of gossip seem to suggest.
What follows are 5 lessons for couples regarding gossip and rumors that you might want to consider as part of your relationship dynamic, particularly when the background noise from friends, family and others in your social network becomes intense.
5 Couples Tips
1. Learn to laugh at the gossip
Generally speaking, when gossip starts up on your relationship, learn to laugh at the rumors and shrug it off. You are not required to validate or deny anything. That is apparently what Chan and his wife have been doing.
2. Worry when people aren’t talking about you
Gossip can be an indication of how interested people are in you and your relationship. Channing and his wife are well aware of this fact and use this to their benefit. It’s when people aren’t talking about you that you should worry. Think about it – who’s talking about Scott Baio?
3. Don’t be defensive
One other lesson we can learn from celebrity couples like Channing Tatum and Jenna Dawson is to not be defensive when relationship rumors ignite. This is true for both individuals in the relationship. Movie star Chris Pine is a great example of how a star should behave when they do get into trouble.
4. Remember Rumors can sometimes help
Rumors can sometimes serve a purpose that benefits you and your relationship. An example can be found in recently married Adam Levine who found that the gossip leading up to his wedding only added to his popularity just prior to the roll-out of his first movie role.
5. Learn to roll with it
The final and most important tip to keep in mind is that sometimes, you just have to roll with it. Part of being a couple means recognizing that there is no rule book for relationships and some things are out of your control.
Channing Tatum’s baby didn’t come with a direction book for example when she was born. The couple has had to learn how to balance career and family, all under the harsh glare of the public spotlight. This is not easy because new parents often are under a great deal of stress to begin with.
Final Thoughts
Channing Tatum bi rumors will no doubt continue leading up to the release of Magic Mike XL. And to be sure, various lines of gossip about Jenna wanting to divorce Channing will be part of the public conversation as the years go by. Let’s face it – in more ways than one, rumors about the couple have only helped to increase their fame.
There is a great book you might want to check out entitled: Couples Skills: Making Your Relationship Work. What is great about this read is the positive message about relationships. The book gives readers concrete tools on how to cope with and avoid various kinds of conflict – such as other people trying to interfere in your relationship through gossip.
And so we leave you with these two questions: What are some practical take-aways that you can learn from Channing Tatum and his wife on how they handle rumors? How might you apply these lessons to your relationship?
PS: Not to be left out – Brad Pitt has been on the receiving end of bi rumors too. And you don’t even want to know what they are saying about Keanu Reeves!