Biography
A Hollywood newcomer with a background in ballet and hip-hop dance, Dewan got her start as a back-up dancer, appearing in numerous music videos for A-list pop stars such as Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake. A natural performer both on the dance floor and in front of the camera, Dewan's talent and charisma quickly put her on the map as a multi-talented up-and-comer, as she made the transition from dance floor to big screen.
Born Dec. 3, 1980 …
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Career Milestones
2001 | Booked her first music video appearance, dancing back-up for Janet Jackson in "All For You" |
2002 | Made feature film debut as an extra in "The Hot Chick" |
2004 | TV acting debut, the Fox sitcom "Quintuplets" |
2005 | Starred as a high school outcast who returns from the dead to take revenge on her classmates in "Tamara" |
2006 | Acted opposite Sarah Michelle Gellar and Amber Tamblyn in the horror sequel "The Grudge 2" |
2006 | Cast in a featured role in "Take the Lead," starring Antonio Banderas |
2006 | Landed breakout role as a performing arts student in "Step Up"; starred opposite Channing Tatum, whom she married in 2009 |
2008 | Starred in the Lifetime TV-movie "Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal" |
2009 | Guest starred on The CW's short-lived remake of "Melrose Place" |
2011 | Cast on NBC's 1960s drama "The Playboy Club" |