Channing Tatum's Mexican mishap: Battling Montezuma's revenge

Vacations, exotic locations, high temperatures, and constant relaxation do not encourage attentiveness to expert warnings. Sometimes, one careless sip is enough to ruin the entire trip. A day spent on the toilet? It happens even to Hollywood stars!

Channing Tatum shared his troublesome adventure in a recent interview. Together with Zoe Kravitz, they are promoting the film he stars and directs. "Blink Twice" is a psychological thriller often compared to the famous "Get Out!". The film, enjoying decent reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, earned $6.7 million in 73 countries. The promotional campaign for the title continues. Tatum and Kravitz, who became a couple thanks to this film, got closer while on its set. They recently appeared together in a clip for the popular Buzzfeed service.

"Remember we had that party, Chan, and you and Simon were both wrestling in the pool (...), and then you guys swallowed pool water, but we are in Mexico, and you were puking?" Zoe said.

"I couldn't leave the bathroom. The doctor had to come and give me a shot in the butt to make it all OK," replied Tatum, recalling the unpleasant event.

Why did the actor get sick? It's the well-known traveler's ailment called Montezuma's revenge. Drinking water contaminated with bacteria can lead to severe symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and fever.

Tourists in Egypt or Mexico are warned against drinking tap water. Ice cubes made from contaminated water, pool water, and shower water can also be hazardous.

In the film "Magic Mike," Channing Tatum played the titular character, a man trying to fulfill his dreams of owning a business while earning a living as a stripper. "Step Up" is the film that catapulted Tatum to fame. He played Tyler Gage, a young rebel with a talent for dancing who must work hard to achieve his dreams. In the comedy "21 Jump Street," Channing Tatum appeared alongside Jonah Hill as Jenko, a policeman who returns to high school to break up a drug ring. In the film "Foxcatcher," Tatum portrayed the American wrestler Mark Schultz. The role showcased the actor's dramatic skills, earning him critical acclaim. In "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," Tatum played Captain Duke Hauser. The film gained popularity based on the G.I. Joe toy line, although the actor recalls the role with some disdain. In the film "Dear John," based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, Channing Tatum portrays the soldier John Tyree, who falls in love with a young woman (Amanda Seyfried). In Quentin Tarantino's film "The Hateful Eight," Tatum played a smaller but significant role than Joe Gage. He appeared during key moments of the plot, which surprised the audience.