Jenna Dewan has said she found it ''difficult'' that everyone saw Channing Tatum and her ''in this idealised romanticised light'' before they split in 2018.
The 39-year-old actress, who parted ways from the Magic Mike star after almost nine years of marriage, admits she found it tough keeping things quiet as she prefers to be ''honest and real''.
Writing in her book, Gracefully You: How to Live Your Best Life Every Day, she said: ''I'd come to realise the dynamic I was in wasn't serving me nor was it serving my daughter.
"First and foremost, I had to accept the realisation this isn't working and had moved into hurting. The public saw Channing and I in this idealised romanticised light.
"This made things difficult for me because I like being as honest and real as I can.''
At the time of their separation, Dewan and Tatum released a joint statement, saying: "We have lovingly chosen to separate as a couple. 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 realizing it's time to take some space and help each other live the most joyous, fulfilled lives as possible."
Following their split, Tatum moved on with singer Jessie J, while Dewan found love with actor Steve Kazee.
They became engaged in February and welcomed their first child together, a son named Callum, in March.
