Joey King is an American actress who initially rose to prominence by playing the character of Ramona Quimby in the comedy movie “Ramona and Beezus.” Her fame expanded further with her prominent role in “The Kissing Booth” and its subsequent two installments.
Bio/Wiki
Age-24years
Height- 1.63 m
Weight-52kg
Full name- Joey Lynn King
Born- 30 July 1999
Birthplace- Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession-Actress
Spouse- Steven Piet (m. 2023)
Nationality-American
Parents
Born on July 30, 1999, in Los Angeles, California, Joey King is the daughter of Terry and Jamie King. She is part of a talented family, with two older sisters who are also actresses, namely, Kelli King and Hunter King.
Husband
Fans are ecstatic after hearing that Joey King and Steven Piet reportedly got married over the weekend. According to People, the 24-year-old actor from “Bullet Train” and the 32-year-old Hollywood director exchanged vows in Spain on Saturday, September 2nd. Just five days before the wedding, King shared an Instagram slideshow featuring pictures of herself and Piet in Portugal.
Career
Joey King embarked on her acting journey at just 4 years old, debuting in a Life Cereal commercial, followed by appearances in commercials for AT&T, Kay Jewelers, and Eggo.
Her early education took place at Phoenix Ranch School in Simi Valley. During her childhood, she showcased her singing talent in an a cappella performance at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center and participated in productions at the Stage Door Children’s Theatre in Agoura.
From 2008 to 2016, Joey’s career took off with notable roles. She lent her voice to the animated feature “Horton Hears a Who!” (2008) and appeared in “Quarantine” (2008). She made guest appearances on TV shows like “Ghost Whisperer,” “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” “Entourage,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “Medium,” and “Life in Pieces.”
Her breakthrough came with the lead role in the 2010 film “Ramona and Beezus,” earning her a Young Artist Award. She also released a single for the movie called “Ramona Blue.”
Joey continued to build her acting portfolio, featuring in “Battle: Los Angeles” (2011), “Crazy, Stupid, Love” (2011), and Taylor Swift’s “Mean” music video. She joined Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) as a young Talia al Ghul and appeared in various TV shows.
In 2013, Joey was part of films like “Oz the Great and Powerful,” “Family Weekend,” “White House Down,” and “The Conjuring.” She also had a role in “Fargo” as Greta Grimly in 2014.
Her career advanced in 2016 with the coming-of-age drama “The Possibility of Fireflies.” She took on the lead role in the 2017 horror-thriller “Wish Upon” and featured in “Slender Man” (2018).
From 2018 onwards, Joey’s career skyrocketed. She played Elle Evans in Netflix’s “The Kissing Booth” series (2018, 2020, 2021). In 2019, she portrayed Gypsy Rose Blanchard in Hulu’s “The Act,” earning critical acclaim and award nominations.
Joey is represented by talent agent Dan Spilo. In August 2020, she signed a deal with Hulu to produce television content. Her production company, All The King’s Horses, also secured a deal with Netflix in July 2021. In 2024, she will appear in Netflix’s “A Family Affair.”
Filmography
Movies
- The Kissing Booth
- Ramona and Beezus
- Going in Style
- Crazy, Stupid, Love
- White House Down
- Independence Day: Resurgence
- Slender Man
- The Lie
- Wish Upon
- Bullet Train
- Battle Los Angeles
- Oz: The Great and Powerful
- The Conjuring
- The In Between
- The Kissing Booth 2
- The Dark Knight Rises
- The Kissing Booth 3
- Outlaw Prophet: Warren Jeffs
- Zeroville
- Quarantine
- Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
- Reign Over Me
- Family Weekend
- The Sound and the Fury
- Horton Hears a Who!
TV Show
- The Act (2019)
- The Flash (2014 – 2023)
- Fargo (Since 2014)
- Life in Pieces* (2015 – 2019)
- Hamster & Gretel* (Since 2022)
- The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005 – 2008)
- We Were the Lucky Ones
- FREE HBO: Crazy, Stupid, Love.
- A Creepshow Animated Special(Since 2020)
- Calls (Since 2021)
- The Haunting Hour: The Series (2010 – 2014)
- Home Movie: The Princess Bride (2020)
- Tween Fest(Since 2016)
- Bent (2012)
- Bullet Train: Extras (Since 2022)
IMDb Supercuts
- 71st Primetime Emmy Awards* (Since 2019)
- Guess That
- CTV News at 11:30 Toronto
- The Boxcar Children
Net Worth 2023
In the year 2023, Joey King possesses an approximate wealth valued at $4 million.
Joey King & Steven Piet Wedding
Joey King and Steven Piet have officially exchanged vows! The couple celebrated their wedding in Majorca, Spain, on September 2nd after dating for four years. Joey King confirmed their nuptials in an Instagram post in collaboration with Vogue Weddings.
Reflecting on their wedding day, Joey shared, “Looking out from the altar at all of our friends and family was an unforgettable moment. We truly felt so perfectly present, and soaking in every detail was pure magic.”
Joey King, known for her role in “The Act,” and Steven Piet, a director, initially crossed paths while working on the Hulu series. They quickly established a strong friendship, and Joey revealed that they had great chemistry from the start.
She recalled, “There was such an immediate ease. I had a very big crush but waited until the wrap party to ask him out. I worked up the courage and took him aside to tell him how I felt. It was the best decision of my life!”
Steven Piet proposed to Joey King in February 2022 during a trip to Joshua Tree, coinciding with their three-year anniversary. Despite the cold and windy weather that day, Piet described their surroundings as “perfectly imperfect,” making it a special moment for the couple.
