Love stories often unfold in unexpected ways, and Jenna Dewan’s journey to finding love with Steve Kazee is no exception. In a candid revelation, Dewan shared the charming tale of how Kazee boldly slid into her DMs following her 2018 breakup with ex-husband Channing Tatum, setting the stage for a romance that would capture hearts.
As Dewan recounted on the March 12 episode of Dear Media’s Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast, Kazee’s approach to initiating contact was nothing short of bold. Armed with a GIF of Steph Curry shooting a shot, Kazee seized the opportunity to catch Dewan’s attention with a simple yet playful message: “Hey.”
However, Dewan’s initial response was one of surprise and uncertainty. “It was Twitter DM,” she recalled. “I wrote back and I said, ‘I’m sorry, I don’t think this is for me.'” Little did she know, she had unintentionally brushed off Kazee’s attempt at making a connection.
Reflecting on the amusing exchange, Dewan chuckled as she admitted, “He was shooting his shot and I didn’t get it.” Despite the initial miscommunication, fate had other plans in store for the budding romance between the two.
Interestingly, Dewan and Kazee’s first encounter occurred years prior to their social media exchange. During a Broadway production of Once, Dewan and her mother had the pleasure of witnessing Kazee’s performance firsthand. Although their interaction was brief, with Dewan expressing her admiration for his talent, it left a lasting impression on Kazee.
Years later, amidst Dewan’s publicized separation from Tatum, the stars aligned for Dewan and Kazee to reconnect. Their serendipitous reunion was a testament to the power of fate and the enduring impact of shared moments.
“It was truly out of a movie,” Dewan remarked, recalling the spark that ignited between them during their backstage encounter. “Years later—of course, it’s public that I was separated—and we just reconnected. He apparently never forgot that moment either. It’s kinda cute.”
Their love story continued to unfold, culminating in an engagement announcement in February 2020 and the joyous anticipation of welcoming their first child together. Dewan and Kazee’s journey serves as a heartwarming reminder that sometimes, love finds its way back to us in the most unexpected and delightful ways.
