After breaking out n the dance film film, Step Up, back in 2006, Channing Tatum has rapidly risen to the realm of one of Hollywood's biggest moviestars. What's more, 2012's choice of the sexiest man alive by People magazine, has tried his hands at all kinds of films and raked up box office numbers in each of them, fast metamorphosing into a leading man whom producers can bet on to shoulder a movie on his name alone. But, did y'all know what the heartthrob did before becoming a moviestar. Well...today being Channing Tatum's birthday, we thought of letting y'all in on an insane bit of trivia that's sure to blow your mind. Also Read - Trending Hollywood News Today: BTS picks up two iHearts Radio Music Awards, Jennifer Aniston calls Reese Witherspoon 'partner-in-crime' and more
From 21 and 22 Jump Street to Magic Mike and its sequel to GI Joe and The Vow to his breakout role in Step Up and Oscar-nominated fare like Foxcatcher; Channing Tatum has been a part of a wide array of blockbuster films in diverse genres, and is today one of Hollywood's biggest stars. However, prior to entering movies, and even before appearing in pop star Ricky Martin's music video, She Bangs, the actor was a part of a profession that mirrored his role in one of his biggest hits, Magic Mike. Yup, Channing used to be a male stripper. Also Read - Dog movie review: Channing Tatum, his furbaby, their road trip and more reasons not to miss this heartwarming canine flick
At the age of 18, the actor was a Chippendale-styled stripper, with the stage name was Chan Crawford. Nope, we are not kidding you. Channing himself had revealed it on the Sway in the Morning radio show, when he had told the RJ, "I was an 18-year kid in Tampa (Florida), man. It was a long way from having anything serious in my life then." Also Read - Channing Tatum and Jessie J split after 3 months of reconciliation - deets inside
When asked how much he would make as a stripper, Channing said, "On an normal night, like a 150 bucks, that's it. But you only work for like about an hour and a half, and most of the show, you're doing like the routines and what not and then for 20 or 30 minutes at the end, that's when you go out and get the tips. It's not like women going in and staying in the club all day and have like 6-7-8 hour shifts. This is just a complete show. We put on a show and we get tipped at the end. But I went to a convention one time, where I had made about 1800 bucks (in one night)."
Upon being quizzed further if he had to offer any sexual favours for his tips, Channing denied it saying, "Other than my pen*s popping, no." As for a stripper name (usually all strippers, female and male, have one), the star revealed, "Yeah, it was kind of lame. Somebody in the group picked it. It was Chan Crawford." Watch this segment of his interview on the radio show below:
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And as a special birthday bonanza, we've even unearthed one of Channing Tatum...oops, Chan Cwarford's stripper videos from the past. Enjoy...
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Guess, we now know where Channing had inherited those killer dance moves, right? And as it's his birthday today, here's a double bonanza with his now-famous stripping scene from Magic Mike...
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Well...Channing Tatum has shown that with hard work, dedication and an unflinching attitude toward achieving that goal, a person can transform her or his life into a real success story. Happy birthday, Channing. Thanks for all the entertainment, Stay blessed, stay happy and do keep entertaining us through your wonderful movies for years to come.
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