Jenna Dewan’s Daughter Everly, 12, is All Grown Up in Rare Appearance

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Jenna Dewan didn’t want to witness this final waltz alone. 

I have to say, watching Jenna Dewan and her daughter Everly at the Dancing with the Stars finale last night was such a sweet moment! It’s amazing how quickly they grow up – Everly, who Jenna shares with Channing Tatum, is already 12 and blossoming into such a young woman. Time really flies!

During the show’s finale, a TikTok video revealed Jenna, 44, beaming as she sat with her daughter, Everly. The pair showcased their close connection by wearing matching black outfits. Jenna, known for her role in The Rookie, wore a sleek leather outfit with gold buttons, and Everly chose a stylish off-the-shoulder dress with simple jewelry.

“We love the show and we’re excited to be here,” Jenna said in the clip. “I love you Rookie fans!”

Their fun didn’t stop there! The dancer, who is also a mom to 5-year-old Callum and 17-month-old Rhiannon with her fiancé Steve Kazee, shared an adorable video on Instagram Stories of Everly clapping and enjoying the competition. She later posted pictures of herself smiling with Dancing with the Stars stars, including ballroom favorites Julianne and Derek Hough.

Jenna and her child were thrilled to see Robert Irwin win the Mirrorball trophy on the show with his partner, Witney Carson.

Oh my gosh, she actually said it! Jenna just posted the picture of us, and the caption… it’s everything! She called him ‘pure charisma on stage’! I knew it, I knew he had that effect on people, and now she’s confirmed it! I’m literally screaming! It’s the highest praise ever, coming from her!

Jenna and her daughter, Everly, have shared musical moments before. They recently attended Coachella together this summer, and Jenna described it as making Everly’s dream come true.

Okay, so Jenna only brought her oldest with her this time, but honestly, it’s SO sweet how much she loves being a mom to all three of her kids. She’s just the cutest, always making time for them, you can tell they’re her whole world!

Jenna shared with TopMob News in February how much she loves being a mother, even on the toughest days. She finds joy in watching her children grow, discover themselves, and develop their own individual personalities. She cherishes being a source of reflection for them.

Keep reading for more of Jenna’s quotes about motherhood…

She explained to TopMob News’ Francesca Amiker at the Baby2Baby Mother’s Day event in Los Angeles last April that she focuses on letting her children be themselves and offers gentle guidance without imposing her own expectations. She prioritizes observing and learning from them as she supports their development.

This has brought them closer together. The actress explained that seeing her partner is like looking at a prism – it reflects all sides of herself. She described it as a beautiful and valuable relationship where they learn and grow from each other.

Jenna Dewan shared with Women’s Health in 2018 that she never understood the idea that mothers are expected to stop being sexual beings. She believes motherhood is incredibly empowering and even enhances a woman’s sensuality, stating, ‘You give life. It’s everything.’ Dewan feels having a child shouldn’t change who you are as a person.

I just love hearing about how Everly, the actress’s daughter, is already developing her own unique style! It’s so sweet how she’s confidently expressing herself through fashion – from choosing her favorite colors to absolutely loving anything sparkly. The actress seems so supportive of Everly experimenting and trying out new looks, and it’s really heartwarming to see.

She has a really distinctive and fun style. Every morning, she carefully chooses what to wear. For a whole year, she only wore purple, but lately she’s been loving anything with glitter! She’s also a bit of a tomboy, so you’ll often see her pairing chunky sneakers with leggings and a tutu – anything sparkly or magical, really. That’s what she’s into right now, as she told People magazine in December 2017.

Jenna understands how crucial it is to support Everly and help her develop confidence while she’s young.

It’s crucial for her to develop self-confidence and embrace who she truly is from a young age. That way, when she inevitably faces criticism or negativity, she’ll have a solid foundation to remember her own worth, as she told People magazine in 2017.

The Soundtrack star revealed that becoming a mother allowed her to feel more empowered.

She told Us Weekly in October 2019 that having a child gave her a newfound sense of strength and capability. She realized she could handle anything, no matter how little sleep she got or how much stress she faced, because the love and commitment she felt towards her child were so powerful. She felt empowered to accomplish anything.

I was so thrilled when Jenna announced she was expecting! Back in September 2019, she shared on Instagram that she and Steve Kazee were going to have a baby. It’s just wonderful news, especially since she’s already a mom to Everly, who she welcomed with Channing Tatum six years before that.

Becoming a mother has been the most amazing experience of my life! Steve is such a wonderful partner, and we’re thrilled to be growing our family together. Thank you all for your kind wishes and support!

The actress from The Resident explained that becoming a mother to Everly has changed how she views her career and achieving work-life balance.

Having a daughter, Everly, completely shifted my priorities. I now focus on being present for her and carefully consider the time commitments of my work. I’ve learned to turn down opportunities that don’t fit my new life. As a dancer, I was always used to working hard and taking any job, but becoming a mom felt scary at first. It felt like the universe was guiding me, though. Now, I’m able to pursue my passion while also protecting my time and family, and I don’t feel pressured to accept every offer that comes my way. I shared this at The Wrap‘s Power Women Summit in October 2019.

In 2019, Jenna Dewan published her first book, Gracefully You, and shared her anxieties about dating again after her separation from Channing Tatum. Naturally, her biggest priority was her daughter.

My daughter is naturally shy, has a great sense of humor, and tends to be reserved around men. She’s slow to trust new people, and I worried she’d become jealous of anyone I tried to date. I wondered how I could ever find someone with her approval. I was really starting to panic about the whole situation, as I wrote.

The former World of Dance host gushed about Everly on Instagram shortly before her 5th birthday.

I’m so incredibly grateful Everly chose me to be her mother. I love her more than words can say and will always be there to support and cherish her. She teaches me something new every day, and I’m constantly amazed by her strength and wisdom. It’s hard to believe it’s been almost five years! I love you more than the sky and all the stars, my sweet girl.

Dewan and her daughter truly love Halloween. In 2019, Everly even had two different costumes to celebrate!

As a lifestyle expert, I often help clients make big decisions, and sometimes that means setting a firm deadline! In this case, we were brainstorming names for a little one, and I gently pushed for a final choice by the end of the day. Ultimately, she decided on ‘Angel’ for daytime and ‘Peacock’ for nighttime – a really unique and beautiful combination, as she shared on GMA.

Out of nowhere, she started talking about peacocks. I was really surprised, but she seemed very enthusiastic about it.

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