Joey King is an American actress. She starred as Ramona Quimby in the comedy film Ramona and Beezus and gained wider recognition for her lead role as a late-blooming teenager in the Kissing Booth film series. She has also appeared in the films Battle: Los Angeles, Crazy, Stupid, Love, The Dark Knight Rises, The Conjuring), White House Down, Oz the Great and Powerful, Independence Day: Resurgence, and Wish Upon, as well as in the FX black comedy series Fargo. She has since taken on lead roles in the action films Bullet Train and The Princess, romantic comedy A Family Affair, and performed a voice role in Despicable Me 4.
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
She was born on the 30th of July 1999, in Los Angeles, California, United States.
| Birth Name | Joey Lynn King |
| Nickname | Joey |
| Date of Birth | 30th of July 1999 |
| Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Age | 26 years old |
| Sun Sign | Leo |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Christianity |
Education
King attended Phoenix Ranch School in Simi Valley. She balanced her education alongside professional commitments in film and television.
Family Details
- Father – Terry King (Arm Wrestler)
- Mother – Jamie King
- Siblings – Hunter King (Older Sisters) (Actress), Kelli King (Older Sisters) (Actress)
Marital Status
Married
Boyfriend / Spouse
Joey King has dated –
- Steven Piet
- Jacob Elordi
Physical Statistics
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| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Shoe Size | 6.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | 4 (US) |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
King Became known for her starring role as Ramona in the 2010 film adaptation of Ramona and Beezus. She has also appeared in such films as The Kissing Booth, The Conjuring, Reign Over Me, White House Down and Crazy, Stupid, Love. In 2014, she began playing Greta Grimly on the FX series Fargo and nabbed the lead role in Hulu’s The Act in 2019. She made a brief appearance in Taylor Swift’s music video “Mean.” King received critical acclaim for playing Gypsy-Rose Blanchard in the crime drama series The Act, for which she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
Television Debut
In 2006, Joey made her television debut with a guest role on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
Film Debut
In 2007, King made her film debut with the drama film Reign Over Me, where she appeared in a supporting role.
Joey King Net worth
Joey King has an estimated net worth of $8 million dollars as of 2026.
Social Media Profiles
Some Lesser Known Facts About Joey King
- King was born in Los Angeles. She has two older sisters, one of whom is actress Hunter King. Her mother is of Jewish descent. King has said, “I’m Jewish, but I’m not really, really religious.”
- As a child, she sang a cappella for a talent show at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center and performed with the Stage Door Children’s Theatre in Agoura.
- King began acting professionally at the age of four in a commercial for Life Cereal. She has also been in commercials for AT&T, Kay Jewelers, and Eggo.
- Joey made her debut in the 2007 film Reign Over Me. In 2008, she voiced the yellow fur ball Katie in the animated feature Horton Hears a Who! and also appeared in Quarantine.
- In 2010, she guest-starred in the series Ghost Whisperer. She was also featured in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody as Emily Mason in two episodes. Other television appearances include Jericho, Entourage, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Medium and Life in Pieces.
- Her first lead role was Ramona Quimby in the 2010 film Ramona and Beezus, an adaptation of the Beverly Cleary book series. She also released a single for the movie called “Ramona Blue.” Her role in the film won her a Young Artist Award.
- King was featured in Battle: Los Angeles, where she played a girl named Kirsten. She also appeared in Taylor Swift’s “Mean” music video as a young student at the school cafeteria rejected by her peers.
- In 2019, she starred in the true crime anthology television series The Act on Hulu. King was cast as Gypsy Rose Blanchard, a role which required King to shave her head for the third time in her career. Her performance in The Act earned her nominations for Emmy, Golden Globe, SAG and Critics’ Choice awards.
- In August 2020, she signed a deal with Hulu to produce television content for its service.
- In July 2021, her All The King’s Horses production company struck a deal with Netflix. She appeared as Halina Kurc in the Hulu Original Series We Were the Lucky Ones.
- In 2023, she made another appearance in a Taylor Swift music video – this time for her song “I Can See You (Taylor’s Version) [From The Vault]” for the re-recording of Swift’s 2010 album Speak Now. In 2024, King starred in Netflix’s film A Family Affair.
- King signed the “No Hostage Left Behind” letter, an open letter asking US President Joe Biden to ensure the release of hostages kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7 attacks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Joey King?
She is an American actress. She starred as Ramona Quimby in the comedy film Ramona and Beezus and gained wider recognition for her lead role as a late-blooming teenager in the Kissing Booth film series.
What is the real name of Joey King?
Her real name is Joey Lynn King.
What is the age of Joey King?
Shee is 26 years old (30th of July 1999).
What is Joey King Height?
The Height of Joey is 1.63 m (5′4”).
What is Joey King Weight?
The Weight of King is 52 kg (115 lbs).
What is the Net worth of Joey King?
She has an estimated net worth of $8 million dollars as of 2026.
Why is Joey King Famous?
She Became known for her starring role as Ramona in the 2010 film adaptation of Ramona and Beezus. In 2014, she began playing Greta Grimly on the FX series Fargo and nabbed the lead role in Hulu’s The Act in 2019.