Model Inka Williams took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a series of nostalgic throwback photographs showcasing her boyfriend Channing Tatum during his early modeling career. The 26-year-old Australian model posted two distinct images that highlighted Tatum's iconic past on the runway.
Iconic Runway Moment Revealed
The first photograph uploaded by Williams captured a youthful Channing Tatum, now 45, striding confidently down a fashion runway. In the striking image, Tatum wore a fur-trimmed leather coat that remained unbuttoned, revealing his famously chiseled chest as he went completely shirtless underneath the luxurious garment. Williams playfully annotated the snapshot with the caption, 'My mans is actually ICONIC. Someone pls send help,' accompanied by drooling and heart-eye emoji symbols to emphasize her admiration.
Black and White Nostalgia
A second photograph presented in classic black and white depicted the Magic Mike star during his younger years. In this casual throwback, Tatum sported a relaxed, baggy long-sleeved shirt with a pair of headphones draped casually around his neck, offering a glimpse into his early career before Hollywood fame. Williams expressed her enchantment with the image, writing, 'Wow, did I die and go to heaven?'
Celebrating Their Age-Gap Romance
These Instagram posts arrive more than one year into the couple's notable age-gap romance, which has seen them become increasingly public with their affection. Tatum was previously engaged to actress Zoe Kravitz, but that relationship ended in late 2024. Rumors about Tatum and Williams first began circulating when they were spotted together at the Santa Monica Proper Hotel in January 2025.
The couple officially confirmed their relationship approximately one year ago and made their red carpet debut last September at the Los Angeles premiere of the anime film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle. Williams had previously hinted at their connection through social media tributes, including a heartfelt birthday message shared on Instagram Stories in April where she wrote, 'Happy life to the handsomest, kindest, funniest, stoopidest, most gorgeous human ever. Merci for making life beautiful and fun.'
Public Displays of Affection
Tatum reciprocated the romantic gestures on Williams' birthday in September, posting a collection of intimate photos and videos. His caption read, 'Happiest day of birth to my RIDER! Love you so.' Among the shared moments was a black and white photograph showing Tatum kissing Williams tenderly on the cheek, alongside a video clip of her diving into the ocean, accompanied by the affectionate message, 'Love you stoopid.'
The couple further solidified their public image with a kiss on the red carpet at Tatum's Roofman premiere in London last October. Williams has also been photographed alongside Tatum and his 12-year-old daughter Everly at the Demon Slayer premiere in Los Angeles, indicating her integration into his family life.
Insights into Their Relationship
A source close to the couple revealed to People magazine in March 2025, 'They met through friends. She's great. She's young, but seems older,' adding that Williams genuinely 'makes him happy.' Tatum was previously married to actress Jenna Dewan from 2009 to 2019, and they share custody of their daughter Everly.
Most recently, Williams reminisced about a romantic trip to Bali with Tatum in an Instagram post last week. She shared several outtakes from their vacation, captioning the images, 'Take me back to our Bambu Indah tree house. days with my family. The people i love most. I would wake up here on a rainy day any day. Not taking anything for granted. Such special moments.'
