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Jenna Dewan is opening up about the festive Halloween tradition her family follows every year. The actress told PEOPLE that she, fiancé Steve Kazee and their children make decorating the family home a major part of their spooky-season celebrations.
Rather than choosing the decorations herself, Dewan said the family visits HomeGoods and allows the children to select items for the house. The tradition gives each child a chance to contribute creatively while transforming the home into a memorable Halloween setting.
Jenna Dewan Reveals a Fun-Filled Halloween Tradition
“We go to HomeGoods, and we let the kids fill up their basket with whatever they want to decorate the house with,” Dewan shared with PEOPLE at the premiere of week seven of Dancing with the Stars season 35.
The actress explained that her oldest daughter, Everly, has always loved decorating for the holidays. Everly, 13, is Dewan’s daughter with ex-husband Channing Tatum. According to Dewan, decorating is one of Everly’s favorite parts of any holiday, making the annual shopping trip especially meaningful for the family.
“It’s like a real thing,” Dewan said, adding that the family went all out this year. She noted that they decorated both the inside and outside of their home, describing the celebration as more elaborate than ever before.
“We are more Halloween than we’ve ever been this year,” she said, giving a cheerful shout-out to HomeGoods.
A Creative Family Celebration Full of Personality
Dewan and Kazee are parents to son Callum, 6, and daughter Rhiannon, 2. Dewan also shares Everly with Tatum. Together, the family has developed a reputation for embracing imaginative costumes, festive decorations and playful holiday moments.
Their Halloween enthusiasm was particularly visible in 2023, when Kazee shared a glimpse of the family’s heavily decorated home. The decorations were created for a Halloween-themed birthday party for Everly, who was celebrating her 10th birthday at the time.
The display included purple and orange lights outside, thick cobwebs across walls and fixtures, and a large skeleton seated at a piano. A long table in the entryway held treat bags for party guests, creating an elaborate and theatrical welcome.
Kazee joked at the time that he may have gone overboard while preparing the celebration. The decorations showed how the family blends Halloween fun with birthday memories and family togetherness.
Why Everly’s Costumes Keep Everyone Busy
Halloween preparations can also be a demanding project in the Dewan household. In a previous conversation with PEOPLE, Dewan joked that Everly rarely chooses a costume that can simply be purchased from a store.
Instead, Everly has selected specific anime characters with few or no ready-made costumes available. Dewan said she sometimes searches Etsy months in advance to find separate pieces that can be assembled into one complete look.
Although the process can be challenging, Dewan described it as fun and said she has become accustomed to the annual creative mission. Her comments highlight the family’s willingness to personalize Halloween rather than relying on standard costumes.
From Jurassic World to Whimsical Family Costumes
The family’s group costumes have also reflected their playful approach to Halloween. This year, Dewan, Kazee and the children posed in a Jurassic World-themed group costume, bringing a cinematic twist to their celebration.
Last year, the family embraced a more whimsical theme. Callum wore a green frog costume, while Rhiannon dressed as cotton candy in a pink-and-purple tulle outfit. Dewan completed the concept by dressing as a fly, wearing oversized glasses and an antenna headband.
Kazee wore a piñata costume, repeating the look he had previously worn in 2022. Dewan captioned the family photos, “We committed,” capturing the enthusiastic spirit behind their coordinated outfits.
Balancing Halloween With Dancing With the Stars
While preparing elaborate decorations and costumes, Dewan is also competing on season 35 of Dancing with the Stars. Her appearance at the week seven premiere gave her an opportunity to discuss both her family life and the demanding dance competition.
For Dewan, the Halloween tradition appears to be about more than decorations. It gives the family time to shop together, express individual personalities and create memories that can be revisited each year. The combination of homemade effort, imaginative costumes and shared planning has become a signature part of their holiday routine.
With Everly’s creative costume ideas, Callum and Rhiannon’s playful outfits, and Kazee’s enthusiasm for elaborate parties, Halloween remains a major family event for the actress. Dewan’s latest comments offer a warm look at how the family celebrates while keeping the focus on creativity and connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jenna Dewan’s Halloween family tradition?
Jenna Dewan said her family visits HomeGoods, where the children choose decorations to help transform the inside and outside of their home.
Who are Jenna Dewan’s children?
Dewan shares daughter Everly with Channing Tatum and has son Callum and daughter Rhiannon with Steve Kazee.
What costumes has Jenna Dewan’s family worn?
The family has worn coordinated costumes, including a Jurassic World-themed group look and whimsical outfits featuring a frog, cotton candy, a fly and a piñata.
Is Jenna Dewan competing on Dancing with the Stars?
Yes. Jenna Dewan is competing in season 35 of Dancing with the Stars and discussed her family’s Halloween plans during the show’s week seven events.
