Channing Tatum
Tatum in 2010, Featureflash / Shutterstock.com
Birth Name: Channing Matthew Tatum
Place of Birth: Cullman, Alabama, U.S.
Date of Birth: April 26, 1980
Ethnicity: English, some Scots-Irish/Northern Irish and Irish, distant Scottish, German, and Welsh, remote French
Channing Tatum is an American actor, dancer, model, and producer. After early performances, including Coach Carter, Supercross, and Havoc, he became famous for his roles in the films She’s the Man, Step Up, A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, Battle in Seattle, Stop-Loss, Fighting, Public Enemies, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, and its sequel; Dear John, The Son of No One, The Eagle, The Vow, 21 Jump Street, and its sequel, 22 Jump Street; the Magic Mike franchise, 10 Years, Side Effects, White House Down, Foxcatcher, Jupiter Ascending, The Hateful Eight, Hail, Caesar!, The Lego Batman Movie, Logan Lucky, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Smallfoot, America: The Motion Picture, Dog, which he also co-directed; and The Lost City. Channing was selected People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” in 2012. He is the first person born in the 1980s to have been given this title by the magazine, and thus could be considered the first millennial to have received it. He often works with Reid Carolin; Channing and Reid co-produce many of Channing’s films together.
Channing is the son of Kay, who worked for an airline, and Glenn Tatum, a construction worker. He was raised in a rural setting near the Pascagoula River, Mississippi, and eventually moved to Tampa, Florida, during his teenage years. He has a daughter with his former wife, actress, producer, dancer, and model Jenna Dewan.
Channing’s patrilineal line traces to Nathaniel Tatum, who was born, c. 1599, in London, England. Channing’s family has lived in the United States, and specifically in the American South, for many generations. His documented ancestry includes English, some Scots-Irish/Northern Irish and Irish, distant Scottish, German, and Welsh, and remote French.
Channing has stated that he has Native American ancestry. It is not clear if this Native American ancestry has been verified/documented. Channing’s grandparents, great-grandparents, and great-great-grandparents are listed as “White” on United States Censuses. Various fan websites, citing no apparent sources, have also stated that Channing is of 1/16th African-American ancestry. No evidence has been produced to support this statement, either. Channing has also said that his father has Creole ancestry, possibly substituting “Creole” for “Cajun,” although no Creole nor Cajun ancestry is contained among his genealogy.
Channing’s paternal grandfather was Samuel Hudson Tatum (the son of Enoch Wilkerson/Wilkinson/Wilson Tatum, Sr. and Josephine/Jo Hunt). Samuel was born in Alabama. Enoch was the son of James Thomas Tatum and Martha Lisa Frances Anderson. Josephine was the daughter of James William Hunt and Alice Ferrell.
Channing’s paternal grandmother was Avis Jearleen/Jearlene/Jearleane/Jerlene Hunt (the daughter of Harvey Reed Hunt and Nellie Pearl Esco). Avis was born in Alabama. Harvey was the son of William Henry Hunt and Aurelia Corrine/Corine “Katie” G. Ross. Nellie was the daughter of Charles Fleming Esco and Georgia Lucinda Elizabeth Hopper.
Channing’s maternal grandfather was Bascom Floyd Faust (the son of Amariah/Amirah Biggs Faust and Rozella/Rosella/Rosellar Rhodes). Bascom was born in Alabama. Amariah was the son of William Lemuel/Leonard Faust and Missouri Ellen Stubbs. Rozella was the daughter of John Thomas Rhodes and Mary Elizabeth McCall.
Channing’s maternal grandmother was Mayzell/Mazell/Mayzelle/Maycell “Mozell”/”Mazzie” Allen (the daughter of William Alonzo “Lon” Allen and Ada Beatrice McGrady). Mayzell was born in Alabama. William was the son of Thomas Edman Allen and Sarah Ann Frances Elizabeth Thomas. Ada was the daughter of Robert Farmer McGrady and Catherine Watson.
Sources: Genealogies of Channing Tatum – https://sites.google.com
http://gw.geneanet.org
http://www.geni.com
Marriage record of Channing’s paternal grandparents, Samuel Hudson Tatum and Avis Jearleen/Jearlene/Jearleane/Jerlene Hunt – https://www.familysearch.org
Genealogy of Channing’s paternal grandfather, Samuel Hudson Tatum – http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com
Channing’s paternal grandfather, Samuel Hudson Tatum, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Channing’s paternal great-grandfather, Enoch Wilkerson/Wilkinson/Wilson Tatum (“Eugene W. Tatum”), on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Channing’s paternal great-grandmother, Josephine/Jo Hunt, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Channing’s paternal grandmother, Avis Jearleen/Jearlene/Jearleane/Jerlene Hunt, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Channing’s paternal great-grandfather, Harvey Reed Hunt, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Story about Channing’s paternal great-great-great-grandfather, John Augustus Ross (who was the maternal grandfather of Channing’s paternal great-grandfather, Harvey Reed Hunt) – http://ca.omg.yahoo.com
Channing’s paternal great-grandmother, Nellie Pearl Esco, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Nellie Pearl Esco on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Genealogy of Channing’s maternal grandparents, Bascom Floyd Faust and Mayzell/Mazell/Mayzelle/Maycell “Mozell”/”Mazzie” Allen – http://www.findagrave.com
Channing’s maternal grandfather, Bascom Floyd Faust, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Channing’s maternal great-grandfather, Amariah/Amirah Biggs Faust, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Channing’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Missouri Ellen Stubbs, on the 1850 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Missouri Ellen Stubbs on the 1860 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Channing’s maternal great-grandmother, Rozella/Rosella/Rosellar Rhodes, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Channing’s maternal great-great-grandparents, John Thomas Rhodes and Mary Elizabeth McCall, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Channing’s maternal grandmother, Mayzell/Mazell/Mayzelle/Maycell “Mozell”/”Mazzie” Allen, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Channing’s maternal great-grandfather, William Alonzo “Lon” Allen, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Channing’s maternal great-grandmother, Ada Beatrice McGrady, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
It’s funny how when it comes to white celebrities that have AFRICAN ancestry it’s a hidden secret. Channing Tatum Great-Great Grandfather was black and I didn’t make that up, it’s a fact. Also, Johnny Depp looked back and did some research on his family tree and found out he descended from an African woman, NO LIE (I kid you not). But whenever it comes to an attractive black celebrity they have to throw in an old white ancestor from WAY BACK. If you’re going to throw in everything he’s mixed with I would suggest putting African American because it’s in him. -__-
I DID NOT MAKE THIS STUFF UP 100% TRUTH.
ikr that’s what i was saying about what you said(It’s funny how when it comes to white celebrities that have AFRICAN ancestry it’s a hidden secret.)
I am Creole, black, Spanish,French,& Native American. Channing looks a lot like relatives that I have, & his heritage doesn’t surprise me considering he is from Alabama as that is common. I have family from Louisana, Missippi, & Alabama. All gulf coast. Most Creoles from Lousiana have African, French, & Spanish mixture well Cajuns have French Canadian & Native American mixture.
To follers
Why would you think that?For the record,many creoles made habit of passing as white(George Herriman is a prime example).So he could be correct about what he said.Now it’s obvious old George was white,for the record(I didn’t make the rules that said he wasn’t)
To Follers
But you have to remember,that was the whole point of passing.I’m of Creoles heritage,so I know my culture made a habit of this.Changing names,locations the whole nine yards.But yet I don’t,however your making an assumption to that he would be Cajun,where’s the evidence for that?
To follers
I forgot,you do know that there are full white Creoles to right?Also in the past,people sometimes paid for the mixed child to be marked down as white(if it looked white).I used to hear stories like this all the time.My grandmothers cousins on my mother side are mixed bloods to,but they’re all white.I know it that had nothing to do with anything,just thought it was interesting.
Actually, the word Creole originally was attributed to white people (in Louisiana, the word was used in other French colonies too). It was used to denote someone who was the the child or descendant of direct immigrants from France to Louisiana, as opposed to the Acadians/Cajuns who were the French Canadians exiled from Canada to Louisiana. Originally, Creole families were all white families. For a while, black Creoles were called “Creoles of Color” to distinguish them from the white Creoles. Over time, people started attributing the word Creole to black only, but it definitely does not mean black specifically. I have plenty of Creole families in my tree who were Creole without being black. One of my ancestors built the oldest example of a Creole cabin still standing today, and he and his family were white. That being said, many white Creole families, Cajun families, black Creole families, and Native Americans intermarried (yes, even married, not just illegitimate children; there were many respected creoles of color). So a great deal of people with of French Louisiana descent are all of the above (creole, creole of color, cajun, and native american). It is really hard nowadays to describe a family as one or the other. All of my direct ancestors were Creole, Cajun, Native American, and German intermarrying in South Louisiana (and one day I am sure I will find black Creoles in my line too). Usually if someone says they are Creole nowadays they either mean black Louisiana French descent or they may not mean black, but are referring to a certain surname in their line (i.e. the Lacours were originally Creole, but married plenty with Cajuns and Germans, but we still refer to the Lacour family as a Creole family).
I am not debating Channing being part black by any means (I have no idea about his family tree). I have plenty of cousins who are part black Creole and they look as white as can be. But I am just pointing out that Creole does not necessarily mean part black and most people of Creole descent say they are Creole without even thinking someone will mistake it for black. I say it all the time outside of Louisiana and get the response “you’re black?!?!?!” LSU has some interesting histories of the term online explaining the evolution of the term from its original meaning to its multiple meanings today.
@tarahbelle2
That’s incorrect,
Historically, the term Creole was documented by Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. In the “The Inca”, writing in the early 1600s, he said: “The name was invented by the Negroes… They use it to mean a Negro born in the Indies, and they devised it to distinguish those who come from this side and were born in Guinea from those born in the New World….
Also :
Another version states that the term Creole (Spanish — Criollo) was introduced in 1590. It derived from the Latin word �crear�, which meant, �create.� In 1590, Father J. de Acosta decided that the mixed breeds born in the New World were neither Spanish, African, Indian, but various mixtures of all three, thus a created race. So he identified them as “Criollos”. The Spanish copied them by introducing this word to describe those born in the New World, and in this way both Spaniards and Guinea Negroes are called criollo if they were born in the New World.”
According to the experts,who are said to all agree,that the name was denoted to slave child born in the masters household.
Now as you can see word belonged to the blacks first,and the whites took it for themselves later.
He soooo sexy!! And hot.
From reading some of the comments, even though Channing does have African American ancestry, some folks want to doubt it because it is not apparently displayed. Many educated commenters have reminded those who don’t think its possible that Channing has Black ancestry, because of his looks, well looks don’t tell all – but the blend makes him look other than all white. His Native ancestry is not the cause of that “exotic” stare either. Also, on – line biographers seem to think its okay to exclude the Black ancestry because its only “1/16”. That is so laughable, it seems that the country’s one-drop rule has come back to bite itself in the butt.
One can include 1/16, too. But I think, one should always
notice 1/16, 1/32 etc.and not just write “ethnicy: irsh,
african”
Creole does not necessarily mean black (see my other post above). But I agree, being Louisiana French, I have a lot of cousins who know for certain they are part black (and one day I will likely find it in my own tree) and they do not look it at all. Likewise I have some that are very recently part white that do not look it. Looks don’t always tell.
Are you going to put German up Ethnic?? He says it himself!!!
Thanks Ethnic :)
Because his mom’s name is Faust, and not because
“he told it himself”. Celebrities “tell themselves” many
things