If you are a fan of Hollywood movies and TV shows, you might have heard of Hunter King and Joey King, two talented and beautiful actresses who have starred in various projects. But are they related? The answer is yes, they are sisters! Here are some facts about their family, careers and bond.
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Hunter King: From Soap Opera Star to Sitcom Queen
Hunter King was born on October 19, 1993 in Ventura County, California. She has an older sister named Kelli and a younger sister, Joey King. She started acting at a young age in a theater in Agoura Hills, California
She made her TV debut in 2001, guest-starring in series such as Roswell, Hannah Montana and Workaholics. She rose to fame in 2012, when she landed the role of Adriana Masters on the Nick at Nite drama Hollywood Heights. It was there that she met The Young and the Restless executive producer Jill Farren-Phelps, who offered her the role of Summer Newman on the CBS Daytime soap opera
She has been playing Summer since 2012, earning two Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series in 2014 and 2015. She also appeared as a guest model on two episodes of The Price Is Right in 2013 and 2014
In 2015, she joined the cast of the CBS comedy series Life in Pieces as Clementine Hughes, the quirky girlfriend and later wife of Tyler Hughes (Niall Cunningham). She also starred in the movie A Girl Like Her as Avery Keller, a popular girl who bullies her former friend Jessica Burns (Lexi Ainsworth)
Joey King: From Child Star to Emmy Nominee
Joey King was born on July 30, 1999 in Los Angeles, California. She is part Jewish and part Christian, but mostly identifies as Jewish. She started acting when she was four years old, appearing in commercials for brands like AT&T, McDonald’s and Life Cereal
She made her film debut in 2007, playing Adam Sandler’s daughter in Reign Over Me. She then appeared in movies such as Horton Hears a Who!, Quarantine, Ramona and Beezus, Crazy Stupid Love, The Dark Knight Rises, White House Down and The Conjuring
She gained international recognition in 2018, when she starred as Elle Evans in the Netflix romantic comedy The Kissing Booth, based on the novel by Beth Reekles. She reprised her role in the sequel The Kissing Booth 2 in 2020 and will return for the third installment The Kissing Booth 3 in 2021. She also played Gypsy Rose Blanchard in the Hulu true crime series The Act, earning an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie in 2019
She has also voiced characters in animated films such as Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, The Boxcar Children and The Lion Guard. She is set to star in the upcoming movies Bullet Train with Brad Pitt and The In Between with Kyle Allen
The Sisters’ Bond: Working Together and Supporting Each Other
Hunter and Joey have a six-year age gap but they look very similar, which has prompted some fans to wonder if they are twins or closer in age than they really are. They are very close and supportive of each other’s careers and personal lives
They have also worked together on screen several times. In 2008, Hunter appeared in Miley Cyrus’s music video for “7 Things” along with Joey and other teenage girls who lip-synced to the song about heartbreak. In 2019, Joey guest-starred on three episodes of Life in Pieces as Morgan, a young and pregnant girl who meets Clementine at a yoga class. The sisters played friends on the show but they joked that they would love to play enemies someday
They have also expressed their desire to star in more movies and shows together. Joey told Entertainment Weekly: “Anyone reading this that has any kind of pull, Hunter and I wanna work together more, so put us in your s‑‑‑.”
They often share their love for each other on social media, posting cute pictures and heartfelt messages. For Hunter’s birthday in 2020, Joey wrote on Instagram: “Happy birthday to my big sister @hunterking . You’re my rock & my best friend & I don’t know what I’d do without you. You’re the most beautiful person inside & out & I’m so lucky to have you as my sister. I love you more than words can say.”
For Joey’s birthday in 2020, Hunter wrote on Instagram: “Happy birthday to my little sister @joeyking . You are such a bright light in this world and I’m so proud of the woman you’ve become. You inspire me every day with your kindness, your strength, and your talent. I love you more than anything.”
Conclusion: Hunter King and Joey King Are Sisters and Friends
Hunter King and Joey King are not only sisters but also friends who share a strong bond and a passion for acting. They have both achieved success in their own fields and have also collaborated on some projects. They are always there for each other and celebrate each other’s achievements. They are truly a sister act to admire.
