Contrary to what some believe, celebrities are real people who have real relationships just like you and me (except with a lot of millions), however, I have to say I haven’t been this surprised about a celebrity couple breakup since Chris Pratt and Anna Faris last year.

 

 

But late Monday, Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan announced that they were separating after nearly nine years of marriage.

“We have lovingly chosen to separate as a couple.  We fell deeply in love so many years ago and have had a magical journey together. Absolutely nothing has changed about how much we love one another, but love is a beautiful adventure that is taking us on different paths for now. There are no secrets nor salacious events at the root of our decision — just two best-friends realizing it’s time to take some space and help each other live the most joyous, fulfilled lives as possible. We are still a family and will always be loving dedicated parents to Everly. We won’t be commenting beyond this, and we thank you all in advance for respecting our family’s privacy.  Sending lots of love to everyone, Chan&Jenna.”

 

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I know, I know, hard to imagine right?

As you can imagine, fan reaction has been swift and intense on social media with fan reaction ranging from complete heartbreak, to people really feeling like true love no longer exists because of the couple’s breakup.

 

The couple first met while on set of the hit movie, Step Up back in 2006 and almost immediately clicked.

 

 

Just check out the chemistry in their audition tapes!

 

 

Last year, Jenna spoke with Ellen DeGeneres and she explained how the two got together, “So he comes down to my hotel room at two in the morning and he’s banging on the door, and I’m like, ‘What is going on?’” And I go and I open the door and he’s [in] underwear, a sombrero and UGG boots, and he’s like, ‘Let’s do this.”

 

 

Just take a look at their beautiful pictures together…

 

Jenna's tiny hat. Makes me laugh every time.

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The couple have one daughter together, Everly, who will turn 5 next month.

Damn, this one really shocked me, but once again it just proves that celebs are people too.

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