Jennifer Lopez wants to date Channing Tatum after Ben Affleck split, feels ‘they could be soulmates’
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jennifer Lopez may have a new man in her life soon! Or at least, people close to her, believe that the 55-year-old Bronx beauty may make a marvelous match with ‘Magic Mike’ star Channing Tatum!
Tatum, 44, like Lopez, is fresh out of his split from Zoe Kravitz after the pair called off their engagement in October 2024. Lopez, on the other hand, finalized her divorce from her husband Ben Affleck earlier this month.
However, sources think that since both the ‘Maid in Manhattan’ actress and the ‘Step Up’ actor are single now, they might develop a “genuine connection” with Lopez believing, they could even be “soulmates.”
Jennifer Lopez believes Channing Tatum could be her ‘soulmate’
As per reports, the freshly divorced Jennifer Lopez has sought help from her friends to set up dates.
As the ‘Shotgun Wedding’ star continues to heal her broken heart, her friends are reportedly acceding to her wish and providing her with a list of the most eligible bachelors in Hollywood.
Channing Tatum, who was previously married to Jenna Dewan, is reportedly topping the list, with one insider sharing with Radar Online, "For those who know both Jen and Channing, this relationship seems quite natural.”
The insider continued, “Not only would they look amazing together, but when you delve into their values, there's a genuine connection. Both are incredibly ambitious.”
The source further elaborated on the similarity between the two stars, saying, "Channing is very intelligent and creative but that's often overlooked. Jen understands what it feels like to be underestimated.”
"She's achieved so much, yet often doesn’t receive the recognition she deserves in many Hollywood circles,” continued the insider, before reflecting on the similarity in their background.
"They share a background of overcoming humble beginnings, having fought hard for everything they have, which gives them a perspective that those privileged types in Hollywood just can't grasp,” continued the source, before explaining, “Jen naturally gravitates toward those who are self-made; it's a better match for her and Channing is way out in front for Jen.”
The source noted further that Lopez “believes they could be soulmates as they have so much in common.”
Pals claim Channing Tatum ticks all of Jennifer Lopez’s boxes
The sources further revealed that Channing Tatum ticks all of Jennifer Lopez’s boxes including the fact that he is a dancer.
Lopez has a history of falling in love with dancers, as her second husband Chris Judd was a dancer. She even dated her former backing dancer Caspar Smart for five years after her divorce from her third husband Marc Anthony in 2011.
Nevertheless, the source shared that the similarity goes deeper than that as both the stars are devoted parents to their respective children.
While Lopez shares her twins Max and Emme with Anthony, Tatum is a proud father of his daughter Everly, whom he shares with Dewan. The source noted, "There’s a significant bond between them rooted in their shared faith. Both believe in a greater force and seek the universe's guidance.”
"Channing is a devoted father, and his 11-year-old daughter, Everly, whom he shares with ex-wife Jenna, is his world,” added the source before concluding, "Similarly, Jen values her role as a mom to her twin teens, Max and Emme, from her marriage with Marc.”
