Jenna Dewan is celebrating a major milestone for her eldest child.
The actress, 45, marked daughter Everly’s 13th birthday with a heartfelt social media tribute that left fans stunned by just how grown up the teenager looks.
Dewan Can’t Believe Her Daughter Is a Teenager
Everly, whom Dewan shares with ex-husband Channing Tatum, was the focus of a sweet Instagram post shared on Sunday, May 31 that included both recent and throwback photos.
The first image showed mother and daughter posing together on a beach, with Everly appearing nearly as tall as her mom.
Additional photos and videos from the birthday festivities were shared on Dewan’s Instagram Stories, including glimpses of a beach celebration and a stylish Dior-inspired birthday cake.
Alongside the photos, Dewan reflected on how quickly the years have passed.
“To my Evie…13 🤯 I keep staring at that number wondering how it’s possible,” she wrote. “It feels like yesterday I was rocking you to sleep, and somehow now I’m looking at this incredible young woman standing in front of me.”
The proud mom went on to praise the qualities she admires most in her daughter, emphasizing that it’s not her accomplishments or talents that stand out the most.
“What I love most about you isn’t what you’ve accomplished, how talented you are, or even how creative and brilliant you are…It’s who you are when no one is watching. Your beautiful heart ❤️,” she wrote.
The Mom of Three Praised Her Eldest Child
Dewan continued by highlighting Everly’s compassion and empathy, describing how she instinctively looks out for others.
“The way you care so deeply. The way you root for people…! (Me included😅) The empathetic way you notice the person sitting alone and needing some support, the animal that needs love, the friend who is having hard time,” she continued. “Your empathy is one of the greatest gifts🥹.”
She also celebrated her daughter’s individuality, writing, “You have always been beautifully, wonderfully yourself. Your imagination, your humor, your unique magic forever.”
Dewan, who also shares son Callum and daughter Rhiannon with fiancé Steve Kazee, used the occasion to remind Everly that her love is unconditional.
“You’ll never have to earn my love,” she wrote, adding that her daughter will “never have to be perfect” and “never have to be anyone other than exactly who you are.”
The emotional tribute concluded with a message of gratitude and admiration.
“You are enough. You always have been. I am so proud of you!!!! not for what you do, but for who you are. Thank you for making me a mom. Thank you for finding me again in this life and bringing your light into this family. You are my soul. Thank you for being my bestie🥹. Happy Birthday my sweet girl!!!!! I love you more than i could ever express 🤍.”
Fans & Friends React to the Sweet Post
Fans and celebrity friends quickly filled the comments with birthday wishes.
Rachel Zoe reminisced about their children attending music classes together, while Stacy Keibler wrote, “Wow I can’t believe it!! It feels like yesterday the girls were playing with their matching American Girl dolls Happy happy birthday Evie!! Beautiful just like her momma.”
Many followers couldn’t help but point out Everly’s resemblance to her famous father.
“She looks sooo much like her daddy,” one fan wrote, while another added, “Her daddys twin.”
Others were simply shocked by how much time has passed, with one commenter writing, “This is evie now??? How time flies. Happy bday beautiful lady.”
