Introduction to Joey King’s Biography:
Joey King is an American model and actress who made a name for herself in the entertainment world by playing substantial parts in TV shows and movies. As a child performer she rose to prominence for her performance as Ramona Quimby in the 2010 comedic film Ramona and Beezus. She began acting at four appearing in a Life Cereal advertisement. She has appeared in several successful films like Oz the Great and Powerful, White House Down, The Conjuring, The Kissing Booth, Wish Upon and Slender Man. The Los Angeles native is recurring in the first season of the black comedic crime drama Fargo.
Joey King’s Biography and Education:
Joey King born on July 30 1999 in Los Angeles, California, USA will be 24 years old in 2024. She was raised in the bustling metropolis of Los Angeles and proudly claims American nationality and the Leo zodiac sign. Joey King is well known for her mixed background which includes Ashkenazi Jewish and Italian heritage. Furthermore she practices Judaism an important part of her identity.
She received her early education at Phoenix Ramp School in Simi Valley California and graduated from Southwestern University.
| Birth Name | Joey Lynn King |
| Nickname | Joe |
| Birthdate | July 30 1999 |
| Age | 24 years old |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California U.S |
| Sun Sign | Leo |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Ashkenazi Jewish & possibly English |
| Religion | Judaism |
Relationships, Family, Husband and Siblings:
- Terry and Jamie King are Joey’s parents. Her mother, Jamie King stays at home and her father Terry King is a professional arm wrestler.
- Hunter King and Kelli King are the names of her two siblings.
- As of 2024 Joey King is legally married. In addition she is currently dating producer Steven Piet the two declared their engagement in March 2022. They then confirmed their vows by getting married in September 2023.
Joey King’s Love Life:
Joey King is dating Steven Piet an American filmmaker. The two met on the set of The Act a famous Hulu series in which Joey played the central part. Steven served as the series executive producer and also directed two episodes. They started dating soon after they finished working on The Act although they kept their relationship quiet. They officially announced their romance on Instagram in December 2020 when they shared a photo of themselves standing before a Christmas tree. They became engaged in February 2022.
Joey and Australian actor Jacob Elordi who played her love interest in The Kissing Booth (2018) became good friends while filming. After a few weeks of their pleasant friendship they fell in love and announced they were dating. However things did not go well between the two they stopped making red carpet appearances and eventually split up. It is claimed that the cause for the breakup is that Elordi cannot face the fact that she is now bald.
Joey is also active on social media. You can check out her latest updates on Instagram.
Physical Appearance:
| Height (Feet) | 5 feet 4 inches |
| Centimeters | 163 cm |
| Meters | 1.63 m |
| Weight Kilograms | 52 to 55 kg |
| Pounds | 114 lbs |
| Measurements | 34-24-35 |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Shoe Size | 6 (US) |
| Dress Size | 6 (US) |
Professional Statistics:
1. Joey King Film Debut:
Joey King made her professional debut as Gina Fineman in the buddy drama film Reign Over Me (2007). Her role however went unnoticed.As a voice actress she voiced the character yellow fur ball Katie in the 2008 animated film Horton Hears a Who.
2. Television Debut:
As Emily Mason in two episodes of the popular Disney sitcom The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Joey made her acting debut.
3. Significant Works:
Joey rose to prominence following his major role in the comedy drama film Ramona and Beezus. She played Ramona Quimby, Beezus Quimby’s younger sister with Selena Gomez. The film was based on Beverly Cleary’s book series of the same name and gained critical praise before becoming a financial hit.
Her other noteworthy roles include Ellen Evans in the 2018 romantic comedy The Kissing Booth, Christine Perron in the supernatural horror movie The Conjuring, Wren in the 2018 supernatural horror movie Slender Man and China Girl/Girl in Wheelchair in the 2013 fantasy adventure movie Oz the Great and Powerful.
Brand Promotions:
At age four Joey began her career in the creative sector by appearing in TV commercials. Since then she has starred in numerous regional and national advertisements for brands like Eggo Bake Shop Strawberry Swirlz, AT&T, McDonald’s, Juicy Juice, Life Cereal and Kay Jewelers.
The Most Favorite Things of Joey Rose:
| Snacks | Avocado with a pinch of salt |
| Movie Finding | Nemo (2003), Ice Age Series (2002, 2006, 2009, 2012) & 50 First Dates (2004) |
| TV Shows | Grey’s Anatomy |
| Fictional Superhero | Spiderman & Batman |
| Role Model | Jessica Chastain |
| Personality | Zac Efron & Chuck Liddell |
| Subject | French |
| Sports | UFC Fights |
| Accessory | Shoes |
Joey King’s Net Worth:
Joey King’s net worth is expected to be $5 million.
Joey King’s Fewer Known Facts:
- Since the age of four she has been performing. Her first acting role was in a commercial for Life cereal.
- Before she was six she had appeared in more than 100 ads.
- Jay Leno gave her a pet pig, Jay Jay for her 11th birthday.
- In 2011 she received a Young Artist Award for Most Outstanding Performance in a Feature Film Prominent Young Actress 10 and Under for her portrayal as Ramona Quimby in Ramona and Beezus.
- She and her sister also recorded a song called Ramona Blue that year the earnings of which were donated to the First Book charity.
- She served as D.E.A.R.’s (Drop Everything And Read) official spokesman.
- Mackenzie Foy, Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez are all close friends of Joey King.
- She portrayed Claire the main heroine in the 2017 horror thriller Wish Upon.
- Her act in The Kissing Booth 2 earned her the 2020 People’s Choice Awards for Comedy Movie Star.
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