Now that he's a dad he probably wants to put his past behind him!

Channing Tatum arrived at LAX yesterday, and the actor declined to comment when asked if he would ever consider stripping for a price at private events!

The Hollywood hunk didn't exactly help things when he starred in Magic Mike, but it appears he's doing his best to be taken more seriously in the movie business.

In fact, Jenna Dewan's hubby just returned from Norway, where he had dinner with author Jo Nesbo to discuss directing the film adaptation of the novelist's book The Son.

This beefcake has his eye on the big leagues it sounds like!