Joey King, born on July 30, 1999, is an American actress who has been captivating audiences with her performances since a young age. She first gained recognition for her role in the comedy film “Ramona and Beezus” and has since become a household name with her lead role in the Netflix hit “The Kissing Booth” and its sequels.
Early Life.
Born in Los Angeles, California, King began her acting career at the tender age of 4, starting with a commercial for Life Cereal. She was born to Terry King, an arm-wrestling champion, and Jamie King. King has two older sisters, Hunter and Kelli King, who are also actresses.
Education.
King completed her primary education at the Phoenix Ramp School in Simi Valley, California. She later enrolled at Southwestern University, where she completed her graduation.
Career.
King’s career took off when she starred as Ramona Quimby in the 2010 film “Ramona and Beezus”¹. She has since appeared in numerous films and television series, including “The Dark Knight Rises”, “The Conjuring”, “White House Down”, and “Independence Day: Resurgence”¹. King received critical acclaim for her starring role in the crime drama series “The Act” in 2019, earning nominations for both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
Awards.
King’s performance in “Ramona and Beezus” won her a Young Artist Award.
She was also nominated for The Comedy Movie Star of 2020 from the People’s Choice Awards.
In 2019, she won the Favorite Movie Actress award.
Age.
As of 2023, Joey King is 24 years old.
Relationship Status.
In 2023, King married Steven Piet, a film and television director. The couple met on the set of Hulu’s drama series “The Act”.
Parents.
King’s parents are Terry King and Jamie King. Her father, Terry, was an arm-wrestling champion and also worked as a consultant for the famous actor Sylvester Stallone.
Cars.
King owns an Aston Martin DB11 and a Honda Civic.
Houses.
As of 2023, King resides with her parents in Los Angeles, California.
Aspirations.
King has expressed her love for acting and her desire to continue growing in her career. She has also shown interest in modeling.
Net Worth.
As of 2023, Joey King’s estimated net worth is around $4 million.
Philanthropy.
King is known for her charitable work. She has been volunteering as a pet photographer as part of Hill’s Pet Nutrition for their Clear the Shelters campaign.
Social Media Presence.
King has a strong social media presence with over 19 million followers on Instagram.
Future Projects.
King has several exciting projects lined up, including a Netflix film titled “A Family Affair” and a limited series adaptation of the Georgia Hunter novel “We Were the Lucky Ones” on Hulu.
FAQs on Joey King.
King’s breakthrough role was as Ramona Quimby in the 2010 film “Ramona and Beezus”.
King has two older sisters, Hunter and Kelli King, who are also actresses.
King has won a Young Artist Award for her performance in “Ramona and Beezus” and the Favorite Movie Actress award in 2019.
King is married to Steven Piet, a film and television director.
Joey King’s estimated net worth is around $4 million.
