It's Not Hot in Here, It's Just These Sexy Channing Tatum Movie Moments

Channing Tatum turns 36 this week and can't think of a better way to celebrate than with plenty of onscreen eye candy. In Magic Mike XXL, he made us swoon with his sexy strip routines, but Tatum's dance moves first won hearts back in 2006 with Step Up — including the heart of his costar-turned-wife, Jenna Dewan. Since then, the heartthrob has shown that he can look hot no matter what he's wearing, whether it's a uniform, a swimsuit, or little more than a tie. Heck, he even charmed us in She's the Man. Take a look at Channing Tatum's sexiest movie moments over the years!

She's the Man

Channing started going shirtless at a young age.

She's the Man

Warning: shirtlessness is known to be contagious.

Coach Carter

He really makes a hoodie look good.

Coach Carter

Cutoff sleeves — we approve.

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The black eye just makes him look tough.

Step Up

He smoldered his way right into our hearts.

Step Up

The dancing! (Swoon.)

Step Up

Have we mentioned how good he looks in green?

Step Up

We're pretty into the "bad boy" side of Channing, even if it's only on screen.

Step Up

Her "this is inevitable" expression pretty much says it all.

Step Up

So serious, so good-looking.

Step Up

How could Jenna Dewan-Tatum not fall in love with him in real life?

Stop-Loss

We salute you and your biceps, soldier.

Stop-Loss

We wouldn't mind being approached by him at the bar — even when he's rocking a cowboy hat.

Stop-Loss

He's made us fans of the rolled-up sleeve.

Stop-Loss

There really is something about a man in uniform.

Battle in Seattle

Are those battle tattoos? Damn.

Fighting

As fighter Shawn, Channing played another (really attractive) tough guy.

Fighting

It's official: a little attitude can be more than a little sexy.

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

The black bodysuit hugs him in all the right places.

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

We'll never let go, Duke!

Dear John

We'd write letters to him all day, every day if it meant we'd get to see this.

Dear John

Kissing him is one thing, but kissing him in the rain? You win, Amanda Seyfried, you win.

Dear John

We wouldn't mind seeing more of preppy Channing.

Dear John

Dim lighting can't hide his good looks.

The Eagle

Proof that Channing would look handsome in every era.

The Eagle

I hope that's an invitation into a fur-covered bed.

The Eagle

In case you were wondering, he looks sexy on a horse, too.

The Eagle

We'd let him lead us anywhere.

The Eagle

The scene may be a little scary, but we're still swooning.

The Eagle

Armor definitely suits him.

Ten Years

As Jake, Tatum goes back to high school for his reunion, still looking hot.

Ten Years

Even the odd facial hair can't wreck those looks.

Ten Years

We're not even jealous of this canoodle between Tatum and his real-life wife and costar, Jenna Dewan-Tatum. OK, maybe a little.

Ten Years

Crossing our fingers that his dance card isn't full.

Haywire

In Haywire, he finds himself in the crossfire . . . of hot and hotter.

Haywire

We are so turned on right now.

The Vow

As Leo, Tatum is so hot that a cold rain can't even cool him off.

The Vow

Rachel McAdams — luckiest actress of 2012?

The Vow

All we need is chocolate and Channing.

The Vow

Get it, girl.

The Vow

The fedora is unnecessary — he doesn't need any accessories to make him look hotter.

The Vow

Who doesn't love an adorable groom?

The Vow

He makes the chunky cardigan cool for guys.

The Vow

We can't blame her for the bicep grab.

21 Jump Street

Why don't the cops who pull you over ever look like this?

21 Jump Street

Officer, I confess to drooling over you.

Magic Mike

He looks great in a suit and tie, minus the suit.

Magic Mike

A sunset over the ocean and a view of Channing? It's almost too much.

Magic Mike

Who knew a button-down vest could look so sexy?

Magic Mike

Few things can distract from Matthew McConaughey's abs, but Channing's arm is definitely one of them.

Magic Mike

Front-row tickets to the gun show, please!

Magic Mike

That grin gets us every time.

Magic Mike

Yep, he looks just as hot off stage.

Magic Mike

Channing stole the (strip) show with this number.

Magic Mike

We wouldn't mind pulling up next to this at a stoplight.

Side Effects

Between his dapper suit and the slight smirk, we're toast.

Side Effects

Bow tie for the win.

G.I. Joe: Retaliation

He's always ready for a close-up.

White House Down

Only Channing Tatum could look this sexy while also jumping from a window.

White House Down

Oh hey, bicep.

White House Down

Nothing beats shirtless Channing, but we have to admit . . . this makes a close second.

22 Jump Street

Channing looks as fine as ever in last Summer's sequel.

22 Jump Street

How hot does he look in that tank top?

Foxcatcher

This movie is creepy, but there's nothing scary about that chest.

Foxcatcher

Even in '80s clothes, he's a sexy dude.

Foxcatcher

Even Mark Ruffalo looks like a scrub next to Tatum.

Jupiter Ascending

The elf ears are admittedly not a great look.

Jupiter Ascending

Then again . . .

Magic Mike XXL

Back with the boys once again.

Magic Mike XXL

Work that body.

Magic Mike XXL

Get your introspection on.

Magic Mike XXL

Yes, you are the champion.

Magic Mike XXL

Purple is the color of royalty, and Channing is the king.

Hail, Caesar!

Nothing like a man in uniform.

The Hateful Eight

We need ourselves a Western cowboy.

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