Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s Mixed Ethnicity: A Celebration of Her Heritage

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Jenna Lee Dewan is an American actress, producer, dancer, and model. She is of mixed ethnicity, with Lebanese, Polish, German, English, and Cornish ancestry.

Jenna’s father, Darryll Dewan, is of half-Lebanese and half-Polish descent. Darryll, a running back on the 1972 Notre Dame football team, was born in Connecticut to Lebanese parents who had immigrated to the United States from Lebanon.

Jenna’s mother, Nancy Smith, is of German, English, and Cornish ancestry. Darryll Dewan and Nancy Smith divorced when Jenna was still a child.

In interviews, Jenna has spoken about her mixed ethnicity, saying she is proud of her heritage. She has also said that her mixed ethnicity has helped her to appreciate different cultures.

Jenna Dewan-Tatum wears her short dark hair in waves at Target's "Cat & Jack" Brand LaunchJenna Dewan-Tatum wears her short dark hair in waves at Target’s “Cat & Jack” Brand Launch held on July 21, 2016, in New York City (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

In July 2016, Jenna Dewan-Tatum made a style statement in stripes as she attended Target’s Cat & Jack line launch in New York City.

The then-35-year-old actress channeled Riviera chic in a summery, striped dress from the upscale discount retailer’s Who What Wear x Target line.

The “Step Up” star looked effortlessly fabulous in the Bardot-style off-the-shoulder dress, which she teamed with black pumps.

Jenna Dewan-Tatum wears a Who What Wear x Target dress to the brand's Cat & Jack children's line launch eventJenna Dewan-Tatum wears a Who What Wear x Target dress to the brand’s Cat & Jack children’s line launch event (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

Jenna allowed her dress to do the talking by styling her look with minimal accessories.

She only wore a diamond link yellow gold necklace, a bangle, and a couple of statement rings.

Jenna Dewan-Tatum wears a Riviera-style black-and-white striped Target dressJenna Dewan-Tatum wears a Riviera-style black-and-white striped Target dress (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

The mom-of-one styled her shoulder-length locks in loose waves, with one side tucked behind her ear.

She rounded out the look with a slick of red lipstick — which matched her nails — for a pop of color.

Jenna Dewan Tatum poses at a Target event in a Who What Wear x Target dressJenna Dewan Tatum poses at a Target event in a Who What Wear x Target dress (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

Channing Tatum’s ex added a hint of a ‘40s vibe to the look with a pair of Jimmy Choo “Daphne” pumps.

Jenna Dewan-Tatum's feet and foot tattoos in platform Jimmy Choo pumpsJenna Dewan-Tatum’s feet and foot tattoos in platform Jimmy Choo pumps (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

These suede pumps have western-inspired whipstitched trim, buckled ankle straps, 5-inch block heels, and 1-inch platforms.

Jenna Dewan Tatum's feet and foot tattoos in black suede "Daphne" pumpsJenna Dewan Tatum’s feet and foot tattoos in black suede “Daphne” pumps (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

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