Channing Tatum has vehemently denied accusations that he is operating a secret Instagram account to post critical comments about his former partners, Zoe Kravitz and Jenna Dewan. The actor addressed the claims, which gained traction among observant social media users, calling the idea “hilarious” and “f**kin hilarious.”
The ‘Nonya Bidness’ Account Controversy
The speculation began when internet sleuths identified an Instagram profile named ‘Nonya Bidness.’ This account reportedly had only one follower: Channing Tatum himself. Further scrutiny revealed that the ‘Nonya Bidness’ account had posted comments on recent social media content, including a public display of affection post featuring Tatum’s ex-fiancée, Zoe Kravitz, and her current fiancé, Harry Styles. One comment attributed to the account read, “Just here for the hate.”
Additionally, the ‘Nonya Bidness’ account appeared to reference Tatum’s past relationship with actress Jenna Dewan, whom he was married to from 2009 to 2019. The nature of these alleged comments led fans to believe Tatum might be using the account to express negativity towards his exes.
Tatum’s Direct Response
Responding swiftly to the burgeoning rumors, Channing Tatum took to his official Instagram page, @channingtatum, to refute the allegations. He expressed disbelief that anyone would think he would dedicate his free time to such activities. “Yo truly can’t believe yall think this is what I’m doing with my free time. F**kin hilarious…” Tatum wrote. He further questioned the logic of the accusations, stating, “Also why would I follow a burner account if I didn’t want people to connect me to it? Wtf come on. If I really need to say it, I only have one IG account @channingtatum.”
Jenna Dewan’s Apparent Endorsement of Tatum’s Denial
Adding a layer to the narrative, Jenna Dewan seemingly corroborated Tatum’s denial. She reportedly ‘liked’ a video posted by blogger Stephanie Tleiji. This video presented a theory suggesting that the ‘Nonya Bidness’ account might have originally been a fan page dedicated to Channing Tatum.
The Fan Page Theory Explained
In the video that Dewan engaged with, Stephanie Tleiji elaborated on her hypothesis. The blogger explained that the ‘Nonya Bidness’ account could have undergone several transformations over time. According to Instagram’s history, the account may have been a fan page for Tatum before changing its name and potentially its follower list. Tleiji suggested that the account owner might have kept Tatum as a follower, as he is known to follow numerous fan pages dedicated to him. The video also noted that a user on the ‘Nonya Bidness’ account had previously responded to a query about their identity by stating, “I’m not him.”
Analysis of ‘Nonya Bidness’ Comments
The comments attributed to ‘Nonya Bidness’ that fueled the controversy were varied. In one instance, the account responded to a user discussing age gaps in relationships, specifically referencing Zoe Kravitz (37) and Harry Styles (32). The response, “You don’t know me. You have no idea what I would say. But let me give you a hint: they’re both adults, let them live. I am not ‘everyone.'”
Another comment from ‘Nonya Bidness’ appeared to reference past remarks Tatum made about Kravitz in a July 2022 interview with Entertainment Tonight. During the interview, Tatum spoke highly of Kravitz’s clarity and intentionality, particularly in relation to her directorial debut, “Blink Twice,” in which he starred. He described her as “one of the more intentional people I’ve ever met in my life.”
The ‘Nonya Bidness’ account commented on an Instagram post, “When I see these two I think back at how her former fiancé called her the most intentional person he knows. I wonder how contextual he was being…” When questioned further, the account clarified its interpretation of “intentional” as “calculated.” The user added, “He was speaking in terms of film-making but leaning towards her as a person in general too. Now she is constantly spotted with Harry compared to the ex who we heard about long before they were seen together. And when they were seen together it was far less frequent.” This comment seemed to draw a contrast between Kravitz’s current relationship and her past one with Tatum.
Context of Tatum’s Relationships
Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz were engaged but ended their relationship in 2019. Tatum was married to Jenna Dewan from 2009 until their separation in 2019. Kravitz is now engaged to Harry Styles.
Conclusion
While the ‘Nonya Bidness’ account generated significant online discussion due to its perceived connection to Channing Tatum and its critical commentary on his exes, Tatum has directly refuted the claims. The actor’s firm denial, coupled with Jenna Dewan’s apparent support for a fan theory that exonerates Tatum, suggests the controversy may be based on a misunderstanding of the anonymous account’s origins and intent.
