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Dewan's Dance Past Sparks DWTS Backlash
8 Sep
Summary
- Jenna Dewan faces criticism for joining DWTS due to her professional dance background.
- She has been engaged to Steve Kazee since February 2020 after a surprise proposal.
- The couple welcomed their second child in June 2024, with wedding plans underway.
Jenna Dewan's casting on season 35 of Dancing with the Stars has ignited controversy due to her established professional dance career. Having starred in "Step Up" and performed with artists like Janet Jackson and Christina Aguilera, her participation has been met with criticism. Dewan, however, remains focused on the competition, with her partner Steve Kazee by her side.
Their relationship began after Dewan's separation from Channing Tatum. Kazee reached out to Dewan via social media shortly after her breakup news became public. They first met years prior when Dewan attended a performance where Kazee was acting.
The couple announced their engagement in February 2020, with Kazee proposing through a song at Dewan's baby shower. They welcomed their first child, Callum, in March 2020. Dewan also has a daughter, Evie, from her previous marriage. The couple has since collaborated professionally, appearing together in "The Rookie" and the Lifetime movie "Devil on My Doorstep."
In June 2024, Dewan and Kazee welcomed their second child, a daughter named Rhiannon. Following the finalization of her divorce from Channing Tatum in the summer of 2024, Dewan provided an update on their wedding plans, indicating they are getting closer to setting a date and incorporating their children into the ceremony.
