Real-life couple Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum have teamed up for the gripping romance thriller, Blink Twice. The film had its theatrical release on August 23 and later became available for streaming on Amazon Prime on September 17. Kravitz took on the role of director while Tatum played the character Slater King, a tech billionaire.
Even though the film just premiered this year, the Batman star had already envisioned Tatum for the role during her directorial preparations that began back in 2017. That year, they also lent their voices to characters in The Lego Batman Movie.
From being creative collaborators to romantic partners, their story has evolved beautifully. Since 2021, Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum have been dating after working together for several years, and they recently got engaged two years into their relationship.
The Evolution of Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum’s Relationship
Although the duo confirmed their relationship in 2021, they originally crossed paths in 2017. Here’s a timeline of their blossoming romance.
2017
The two actors provided voices for characters in The Lego Batman Movie. Despite voice acting typically being a solo effort, they are said to have established a connection during the production.
January 2021
Dating rumors ignited when they began their collaboration on Blink Twice, previously renamed P*ssy Island. Their roles as collaborators soon evolved into a deeper romantic relationship.
June 2021
Zoe mentioned that she had Tatum in mind as her primary inspiration for the character of Slater King in Blink Twice, a project she started scripting back in 2017. In an interview with Deadline on June 15, 2021, she noted:
“Chan was my first choice, the one I thought of when I wrote this character.”
August 2021
They were first seen together publicly, riding bikes in New York City, with Kravitz affectionately draping her arms around Tatum. A few days later, they enjoyed a coffee date, triggering further speculation about their relationship.
September 2021
Although they entered the 2021 Met Gala separately, witnesses reported that they exited together, apparently holding hands.
October 2021
Another public outing featured the couple walking hand in hand on their way to lunch in New York. They also celebrated Halloween by donning costumes inspired by characters from the classic 1976 film Taxi Driver.
April 2022
The couple marked Easter in London, stepping out in coordinated spring outfits. Kravitz wore a relaxed gray turtleneck, while Tatum sported a stylish dark brown coat.
August 2022
Zoe expressed how Blink Twice played a pivotal role in bringing Channing into her life. In WSJ Magazine, she stated her initial attraction to him was based on his character and perspective:
“I felt, even from afar, before I knew him, that he was a feminist and that he wasn’t afraid of exploring that darkness because he knows he’s not that. That’s why I was drawn to him and wanted to meet with him. And I was right.”
Kravitz also mentioned the creative harmony they share and noted how they enjoyed a romantic getaway in Italy, bringing along Tatum’s daughter from his previous marriage, Everly.
November 2022
During an interview with GQ on November 15, 2022, Zoe shared what drew her to Channing, expressing:
“He’s just 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.”
She praised him for being her “protector”in many aspects of life, whether that was through small gestures like making her tea or looking out for her whenever needed.
September 2023
The couple was spotted dining with Taylor Swift and friends, including Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Gigi Hadid, in New York City. Tatum accompanied Kravitz to the Kerrin Foundation’s Caring for Women dinner soon after.
October 2023
During Halloween celebrations, the couple dressed as Rosemary Woodhouse and her child from the iconic 1968 horror film Rosemary’s Baby. Notably, Zoe sported a striking diamond ring, prompting engagement rumors.
November 2023
Recently, Zoe was seen showcasing her emerald-cut diamond ring as she and Tatum enjoyed a dinner date at Giorgio Baldi in Los Angeles.
January 2024
The Batman star shared a rare Polaroid of herself with Channing on Instagram, where he charmed the camera while she playfully stuck her tongue out.
March 2024
Channing supported Zoe at her father, Lenny Kravitz’s, Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony, where she was seen wearing her engagement ring.
July 2024
Zoe praised the working experience with Tatum in Blink Twice for enhancing their relationship. She explained to Extra:
“We started, you know, kind of grew a little bit right before we started filming, and then it’s like, ‘Okay, we’re gonna go do this.’ It just brought us together.”
August 2024
The couple appeared infatuated with each other during their first red carpet appearance at the Blink Twice premiere in Los Angeles. They celebrated by dancing to Taylor Swift’s music at a concert in Wembley Stadium, which Tatum documented on Instagram.
September 2024
Channing posted a heartfelt message to his fiancée on Instagram featuring a photo of her sleeping on his lap, expressing gratitude and love, ending with:
“Thank you for finding me and seeing me. I got you forever. Me and you back to back against it all. I’ll never blink. Let’s go.”
Reports suggest that Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum have parted ways after three years of dating, though official confirmation is still pending.
You can now stream Kravitz and Tatum’s film, Blink Twice, on Prime Video.
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