Tatum made fans laugh by joking about airport security checking his metal screws after surgery. A day before the Berlin premiere, he shared photos of his shoulder scars on social media.
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Channing Tatum isn’t letting a little surgery slow him down! The actor stepped onto the red carpet with all the confidence of a man who’s clearly ready to steal the spotlight, just days after going under the knife for a shoulder operation. Fans got a front-row look at Tatum’s recovery at the premiere of ‘Josephine’ during the Berlin International Film Festival on Friday, February 20.
Tatum wasn’t alone. He was joined by his co-star Gemma Chan for the big event. The actor looked effortlessly stylish in a black pinstripe suit featuring a collarless jacket and wide-leg trousers, paired with sleek black leather loafers.
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Cameras clicked nonstop as he posed for photos.
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Only a day before the premiere, Tatum gave fans an intimate peek at his recent surgery on social media. The actor revealed he had undergone surgery for a “separated shoulder,” posting X-ray images that showed metal screws holding his bones together.
“Screwed shoulder. Yay,” he joked in the caption.
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Tatum didn’t shy away from sharing the reality of the operation: “Not gone lie it’s my fault for not asking. I thought it was gonna be two little holes. Apparently not the case. Hehehe.”
He also reassured fans about his recovery, saying, “Well it doesn’t matter anyhow, I like scars anyway and it’s feeling stronger day by day, so thank you doc.” In true Tatum fashion, he even poked fun at airport security: “Also I do like going through airport security wondering if my shoulder is gonna shut off the machine.”
While Tatum hasn’t revealed exactly how this shoulder injury happened, he’s well-known for doing his own stunts. In a past interview with ‘Variety’, the actor had shown the toll of performing physically demanding scenes while shooting ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, a film slated for December 2026 release.
He opened up about injuries and aging, sharing, “It’s not about the pain I feel in the moment,” and explained how recovery timelines are always tricky. Walking with a noticeable limp during the interview, Tatum admitted he still feels young at heart: “I just hate getting old. In my mind, I’m literally still 30 years old. 26, if I’m honest.”
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