Channing Tatum Shares Graphic X-Rays After Emergency Surgery: 'Shoulder Separated'

Hollywood’s favourite action man is currently out of commission. Channing Tatum, the 45-year-old star of Magic Mike and 21 Jump Street, has left fans reeling after sharing a series of candid updates from a hospital bed. The actor revealed he recently underwent significant surgery to repair a “separated shoulder,” an injury that seemingly required surgical hardware to stabilize.

Taking to Instagram on February 3, 2026, Tatum posted a black-and-white image of himself clad in a hospital gown and cap. Despite the somber setting, the actor’s trademark resilience was on full display. He captioned the post with a determined message for his followers: “Just another day. Another challenge. This one is gonna be hard. But whatever. Let’s get it in.” ###

From “Separated” to “Screwed” Tatum didn’t stop at just a hospital selfie; he took fans inside the medical reality of his condition via Instagram Stories. He shared a “before” X-ray of his shoulder blade and collarbone, clearly labeled with the words “Separated shoulder.”

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Shortly after, he posted the “after” image—a startling X-ray showing a large surgical screw now holding the bones together. With his characteristic humor intact, he quipped, “Screwed shoulder. Yay.” While the Roofman star has not yet confirmed exactly how the injury occurred, many suspect it may be tied to his notoriously physical lifestyle or his commitment to performing his own stunts. This latest setback follows a leg injury he sustained in late 2025 while filming Avengers: Doomsday, which reportedly left him with a temporary limp. Tatum is set to reprise his fan-favorite role as Gambit (Remy LeBeau) in the upcoming Marvel blockbuster, and fans are now questioning if this shoulder recovery will impact the remaining production schedule.

Support from the “Big Bad Wolf”

Support for the actor has been swift and heartfelt. His girlfriend, 26-year-old Australian model Inka Williams, led the charge in the comments section, affectionately writing, “Big bad wolf, we got disss.” The couple, who have been romantically linked since early 2025, recently celebrated their one-year anniversary with a trip to Costa Rica.

Beyond his Hollywood life, Tatum remains a devoted father to his 12-year-old daughter, Everly, whom he shares with ex-wife Jenna Dewan. As he prepares for what looks to be a rigorous six-month recovery and physical therapy stint, the actor seems focused on his “ageing” reality, recently joking to Variety about the frustrations of getting older while still feeling “26 in my mind.”