Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan announce split after almost eight years of marriage

Actors met on the set of Step Up in 2005

Channing Tatum has shared a joint statement announcing he and his wife, Jenna Dewan, are separating after eight years of marriage.

"We have lovingly chosen to separate as a couple," the statement read. "We fell deeply in love so many years ago and have had a magical journey together. Absolutely nothing has changed about how much we love one another, but love is a beautiful adventure that is taking us on different paths for now.

"There are no secrets nor salacious events at the root of our decision - just two best friends realising it's time to take some space and help each other live the most joyous, fulfilled lives as possible. We are still a family and will always be loving dedicated parents to Everly.

"We won't be commenting beyond this, and we thank you all in advance for respecting our family's privacy."

See the full statement below:

The two actors met on the set of the dance film Step Up in 2005, and married in 2009. They have a 4-year-old daughter, Everly.

Just two weeks ago Tatum shared a photo on Instagram of himself and Dewan covered in paint, with the caption: "This is what it looks like when a little tyrant fairy artist holds you down and makes your face look 'better'.

The pair famously appeared together in 2016 on an episode of Lip Sync Battle, where Dewan mimicked Tatum's performance in Magic Mike to the track "Pony" by Ginuwine.

Dewan currently hosts NBC show World of Dance, while Tatum, who has starred in films including Magic Mike, 21 Jump Street, The Hateful Eight and Logan Lucky, is set to voice the character Migo in upcoming animated film Smallfoot.