Actress Joey King made a lively appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live where she talked about her new movie, Uglies, her wedding, and her hilarious encounters with her grandma. Known for her roles in Kissing Booth and other popular films, King shared some interesting tidbits about her life beyond the silver screen.
But before diving into the details, Kimmel asked about a sensational story involving King and the late rapper Tupac Shakur. Apparently, Tupac once locked her in the trunk of his car and drove her to San Diego to try his favorite fish tacos. While King admitted to missing that chapter, she shared the humorous anecdote with the audience.
Moving on to her family, King revealed that she had brought her mom and grandma to the talk show. Describing her grandma as a mix between the traditional grandma and the adventurous type, King shared how her grandma loves meeting famous people. During a movie premiere, her grandma had one too many margaritas, hugged Nicole Kidman, and even requested to meet Zac Efron. It seems her grandma is a big High School Musical fan and keeps up with Efron’s social media.
Switching gears, Kimmel congratulated King on her recent one-year wedding anniversary. King explained that she and her husband had a big wedding in Spain. However, prior to that, they had to legally sign their paperwork in the States. They chose a unique place called Same Day Marriage on Laurel Canyon for the legal formalities. Interestingly, King’s sister had also gotten married at the same place, making it a family tradition. This affordable and convenient location now holds cherished memories for them.
After the legal ceremony, King and her family celebrated by going bowling at Highland Park Bowl. Although she bowled in her beautiful dress, King admitted to being an inconsistent bowler. She jokingly mentioned that she can get six strikes in a row but can also hit plenty of gutter balls. King then humorously revealed her struggle as a left-handed person who plays most sports right-handed due to teaching conventions. This confusion often results in her switching hands mid-game.
Wrapping up the interview, King discussed her new movie, Uglies. Based on a popular young adult novel series, King expressed her excitement about its release. She had read the books when she was 11 and believed they played a crucial role in shaping her self-confidence and understanding of inner beauty. King even pitched the idea to Netflix at 17, but the project only came to fruition when she was 22. Now, at 25, she feels a special connection to the film as it reflects different phases of her life.
With the premiere of Uglies on Netflix tomorrow, Joey King highlighted the significance of the movie’s timing in her life. She sees it as a nod to her younger self and anticipates its success. And who knows, maybe her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live will give a boost to Same Day Marriage on Laurel Canyon as well. With such fascinating stories and an engaging personality, King continues to captivate audiences both on and off the screen.
