Channing Tatum and Inka Williams made a stylish appearance at the 98th Academy Awards on 15 March 2026, marking their first public event together since they began dating more than a year ago. The couple arrived at the prestigious ceremony, catching the attention of attendees and fans alike.
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Inka Williams, a 26-year-old model, took to Instagram shortly after the event to share her experience of the evening. The pair posed for a series of photos, which included a mirror selfie and an image set against the iconic Oscars red carpet. Williams expressed her astonishment at the event, stating, “Wow honestly, I’ve never watched the Oscars even on TV, so watching it from the second row, I was not expecting it to be so special, but it was.”
Her Instagram post featured a total of six images capturing their time at the awards, with the model reflecting on her elegant all-black ensemble designed by Gianni Versace from 1987. In her caption, she credited her stylist and hairdresser, expressing her gratitude for the experience, saying, “The only pics I took of the whole night 🤣.”
Channing Tatum, 45, was not up for an Oscar this year, but he certainly made his presence known as a presenter. He engaged in a humorous skit with co-stars Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. from their film, Avengers: Doomsday. During their on-stage banter, Downey Jr. jokingly referenced a sparkling sequined thong attributed to Tatum’s popular film, Magic Mike.
The romance between Tatum and Williams became public knowledge in February 2025, following his split from ex-fiancée Zoë Kravitz in October 2024. A source previously revealed to PEOPLE that the couple was introduced through mutual friends and described Williams as “great” and “young, but seems older,” highlighting her maturity and independence. Tatum shares a 12-year-old daughter named Everly with his ex-wife, Jenna Dewan.
The couple’s relationship has flourished, with Williams marking Tatum’s birthday in April 2025 through a heartfelt post on her social media, thereby making their relationship Instagram official. Their first red carpet appearance together came in September of that year, further solidifying their status as a couple.
In a display of affection, Williams has been known to share nostalgic images of Tatum on her social media platforms. Recently, she posted throwback photos eliciting admiration for the actor, calling him “ICONIC” and expressing her infatuation with comments such as “Wow did I die and go to heaven?” in reaction to older images showcasing Tatum’s unique fashion sense.
Looking ahead, Tatum remains busy with his acting career, having recently premiered his film, Josephine, at the Berlin International Film Festival on 20 February 2026, following its debut at the Sundance Film Festival. Additionally, he is set to reprise his role as Gambit in the much-anticipated film, Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release in theatres on 18 December 2026.
As the couple continues to navigate their relationship in the public eye, their recent appearance at the Oscars has certainly demonstrated that they are both comfortable and happy together amidst the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.