Joey King (born Joey Lynn King) is an American actress, producer, and voice artist. She rose to fame as a child star with her breakout role as Ramona Quimby in Ramona and Beezus and gained massive popularity as Elle Evans in the The Kissing Booth film series.
She earned critical acclaim for her dramatic performance in The Act and continues to showcase her range in both mainstream and independent projects.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Joey Lynn King
- Stage Name: Joey King
- Born: July 30, 1999
- Age: 26 years old
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Occupation: Actress, Producer, Voice Artist
- Height: 163 cm (5 feet 4 inches)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Terry King and Jamie King
- Siblings: Hunter King and Kelli King
- Spouse: Steven Piet
- Children: None
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $5 million USD
Early Life and Education
Joey Lynn King was born on July 30, 1999, in Los Angeles, California, to Terry King and Jamie King. She grew up in Simi Valley in a family supportive of the arts. Her ethnicity is Caucasian, with Jewish ancestry on her mother’s side.
She has two older sisters, Hunter King and Kelli King, both actresses. She attended Phoenix Ranch School in Simi Valley and was homeschooled for parts of her education while pursuing acting from a very young age.
Career
Joey King began her acting career at age four with commercials and made her film debut in Reign Over Me.
She achieved early success as Ramona Quimby in Ramona and Beezus (2010). She gained global recognition for starring as Elle Evans in Netflix’s The Kissing Booth trilogy alongside Jacob Elordi.
Her dramatic breakthrough came with the role of Gypsy Rose Blanchard in Hulu’s The Act, earning Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
Joey has appeared in major films, including The Conjuring, White House Down, and The Dark Knight Rises, and has voiced characters in animated projects like Despicable Me 4.
She also runs her own production company and continues to balance lead roles in comedies, dramas, and thrillers.
Awards and Nominations
- Primetime Emmy Award nomination for The Act
- Golden Globe Award nomination for The Act
- Young Artist Awards
- Kids’ Choice Awards for The Kissing Booth series
Social Media
- Instagram: @joeyking
Personal Life
Joey King, 26, has been married to director and producer Steven Piet since September 2, 2023. The couple began dating in 2019, got engaged in 2022, and held their wedding in Mallorca, Spain.
She was previously in a high-profile relationship with her co-star from The Kissing Booth, Jacob Elordi. She maintains a close relationship with her family, especially her mother and sisters. She has no children. Her height is 163 cm.
Net Worth
Joey King’s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. She earns income primarily from acting roles in films and television series. Additional revenue comes from producing projects, brand endorsements, voice work, and residuals from successful franchises like The Kissing Booth.
Filmography
- Ramona and Beezus
- The Conjuring
- The Kissing Booth series
- The Act
- Bullet Train
- The Princess
- Despicable Me 4
- Uglies