Channing Tatum’s beach vacation in Costa Rica has captured attention after recent photos showed him sharing a kiss with his girlfriend, Inka Williams, on the sand. The renowned Magic Mike actor and the 26-year-old Australian model were spotted embracing and playing in the waves during their New Year’s vacation, adding new moments to a romance that has become increasingly visible in public.
Photographs Reveal Candid and Unstaged Moments
The couple’s affectionate beach outing, which took place as they rang in 2026, quickly made headlines with images circulating across social media and entertainment outlets. Page Six featured a collage credited to Backgrid, highlighting Tatum holding Williams close while kissing her, and another frame where he is seen lifting her and she laughs joyfully. In another candid shot, the pair are wrapped together in the surf, embracing the lively mood of their getaway. Williams wore a white bikini top paired with green shorts, while Tatum opted for a simple white T-shirt, emphasizing the relaxed and candid nature of their time together.
Channing Tatum, 45, and his girlfriend, Australian model Inka Williams, 26, rang in 2026 with a PDA filled beach date in Costa Rica. ?? ?: BACKGRID pic.twitter.com/aXXgmWSEQB— Page Six (@PageSix) January 5, 2026
The photographs, which capture the couple engaged in carefree play, have contributed to the public’s growing interest in their relationship. The age difference—Tatum at 45 and Williams at 26—has been noted, but the feature that stands out is their joyful presence together, fully immersed in their beach vacation setting.
Recent Public Appearances Strengthen Relationship Spotlight
This is not the first time Tatum and Williams have been seen sharing affectionate moments in the public eye. In October, the couple was photographed kissing during an appearance at the BFI London Film Festival. Prior to their Costa Rica vacation, they also attended a Los Angeles premiere for the anime film
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with Williams, while Tatum brought his daughter Everly—whose mother is Jenna Dewan—to the same event. Tatum’s commitment to his relationship was also apparent through a birthday Instagram story, in which he shared,
Happiest day of birth to my RIDER! Love you so.
Relationship Timeline and Impact on Their Public Image
Reports from People and the Daily Mail indicate that Channing Tatum and Inka Williams’ romance began through mutual friends. According to an insider cited in those outlets, their dynamic was described as follows:
They met through friends. She’s great. She’s young, but seems older.
The insider further commented that Williams
“makes him happy.”
As their partnership continues to attract the spotlight, the frequency of their joint public appearances may increase throughout 2026. Fans and followers are closely watching to see how the couple’s connection evolves and how their shared experiences, from international vacations to film premieres, help shape their growing public profile.
Channing Tatum, 45, and his girlfriend, Australian model Inka Williams, 26, rang in 2026 with a PDA filled beach date in Costa Rica. 😏🌊 📸: BACKGRID pic.twitter.com/aXXgmWSEQB
— Page Six (@PageSix) January 5, 2026
