Channing Tatum posted a nude photo after losing a bet to then-girlfriend Jessie J.
The Magic Mike star kept his word after losing a friendly game to the singer, sharing a steamy nude snap that sent social media into overdrive.
Tatum proved he’s a man of his word when he posted a naked photo of himself showering on Instagram.
The actor shared the NSFW image on May 1, 2019, which quickly became one of his most popular posts ever.
The couple had been playing Jenga when they decided to make things interesting with a friendly wager.
According to Tatum’s Instagram caption, the terms were simple: “The loser (me) had to post a picture the other person (Jessica Cornish) picked,” he wrote, using Jessie J’s real name.
The Magic Mike star clearly didn’t expect to lose, adding, “Smh and fml… I’m never playing Jenga with her ever again…”
The photo showed Tatum completely nude under an outdoor shower, strategically positioned with his hands covering certain areas.
Tatum and Jessie J, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, were first linked in October 2018, approximately six months after the actor’s split from his ex-wife Jenna Dewan, per Stylecaster.
Their relationship began when Tatum was spotted in the audience at Jessie J’s concerts in Seattle and Salt Lake City.
The couple’s first public outing was reportedly a mini-golf date, according to a course employee who shared the news on Twitter.
Their relationship became more public when Tatum attended Jessie J’s performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall in November 2018, posting: “This woman just poured her heart out on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Whoever was there got to witness something special. Wow.”
The couple continued their relationship for several more months, with Tatum incorporating Jessie J into his life with his 5-year-old daughter Everly, whom he shares with ex-wife Jenna Dewan.
However, the relationship ultimately ended in April 2020, with sources citing their busy careers and the challenges of maintaining a relationship while co-parenting.
The Jenga bet wasn’t the only time Tatum showed his affection for Jessie J on social media.
For her 31st birthday in March 2019, he shared a heartfelt black-and-white photograph with an emotional caption: “Wishing you the happiest day filled with all the love and all the light.
“You came into this world on this day and lit it on fire. You have blessed our eyes, our ears, our hearts and our lives,” People reports.
Plus, the singer wasn’t shy about sharing provocative content herself.
In March 2019, just before the Jenga incident, she posted her own naked shower photo featuring her hairstylist Eduardo Ponce sitting nearby.
She was also known for sharing bondage-style photos that clearly caught Tatum’s attention, per the Sun, with the actor frequently liking her more risqué posts.
The ‘Price Tag’ singer, who photographed the infamous Jenga post herself, was quick to respond to her boyfriend’s pic.
“Sharing is caring,” she commented, clearly pleased with her choice of photo.
The musician had clearly thought strategically about what would get the biggest reaction from fans.
Tatum also shared photos on his Instagram Story showing the couple watching the likes accumulate on his controversial post, with the caption: “Us watching the likes go up on my last post.”
Celebrity reactions poured in quickly after the steamy photo hit the internet, with Hollywood’s elite flooding the comments section in a mix of shock and admiration.
Nina Dobrev of The Vampire Diaries kept it simple with a playful: “LOL,” while Modern Family star Sarah Hyland echoed the surprise with just: “OH.”
Halle Berry responded with a series of laughing-crying emojis and a skull, while Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing praised the move as ‘Genius,’ and former Miss USA Olivia Culpo declared: “I think you just broke the internet.”
Meanwhile, Real Housewives star Lisa Rinna spoke for everyone when she wrote: “THANK YOU JESSICA.”
The shower photo garnered over 3.1 million likes and more than 141,000 comments, per Harper’s Bazaar, making it one of Tatum’s most popular Instagram posts.
Fans were quick to encourage more Jenga games, with one writing: “No, no, you keep playing Jenga. Sincerely, everyone.”
Another fan noted: “Not only did Jessie win at Jenga… clearly she’s winning at life.”
