Candice King Biography: Wikipedia, Net Worth, Movies, Age, Husband, Children

Candice Accola King is an American actress and singer best known for her portrayal of Caroline Forbes on The Vampire Diaries from 2009 to 2017.

This role gained widespread recognition and solidified her place in the entertainment industry. Besides her acting career, Candice has also ventured into music, releasing her debut album in 2006.

Her presence in the media continues through her work in spin-off shows like The Originals and Legacies and her personal podcast and social media activities.

Profile

• Full name: Candice Rene King (née Accola)
• Date of birth: May 13, 1987
• Age: 37 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Houston, Texas, USA
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actress, singer, songwriter
• Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
• Parents: Kevin Accola (father), Carolyn Clark Accola (mother)
• Siblings: Kree Thomas Accola (younger brother)
• Spouse: Joe King (married 2014, divorced 2022)
• Children: Florence May King, Josephine June King
• Relationship status: Dating Steven Krueger (as of 2023)
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: English, French, Swiss-Romansh, Norwegian
• Net worth: $4 million

Early Life and Education

Candice Rene Accola, now 37 years old, was born in Houston, Texas on May 13, 1987.

She was raised in Edgewood, Florida, by her parents, Kevin Accola, a cardiothoracic surgeon, and Carolyn Clark Accola, an environmental engineer turned homemaker.

Candice attended Lake Highland Preparatory School in Orlando, Florida. Her family background, with roots in southern Illinois, includes English, French, Norwegian, and Swiss-Romansh heritage.

Personal Life

Candice began dating Joe King, a guitarist from the band The Fray, after meeting him at a Super Bowl event in 2012, thanks to an introduction by her co-star, Nina Dobrev.

The couple got engaged in May 2013 and were married in October 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Their family grew with the birth of their first daughter, Florence May, in January 2016, followed by their second daughter, Josephine June, in December 2020.

Candice also became a stepmother to Joe’s two daughters from a previous marriage. However, in May 2022, Candice announced her separation from Joe, and they later finalized their divorce. As of 2023, Candice is dating actor Steven Krueger.

Career

Candice’s career began in music with the release of her debut album, It’s Always the Innocent Ones, in 2006.

Though the album did not gain mainstream success in the U.S., it performed well in Japan after a re-release in 2008.

She also served as a backup singer for Miley Cyrus during her Best of Both Worlds Tour. Candice made early acting appearances in T.V. shows like How I Met Your Mother, Supernatural, and Drop Dead Diva.

However, her role as Caroline Forbes in The Vampire Diaries brought her widespread fame. She portrayed the character for 171 episodes and continued playing the role in the spin-off series The Originals and Legacies. Candice’s other film roles include parts in Juno (2007), Deadgirl (2008), and After We Collided (2020).

Awards

• Teen Choice Awards, Scene Stealer Female for The Vampire Diaries – Won (2012, 2014)
• Teen Choice Awards, Choice T.V. Actress Fantasy/Sci-Fi – Nominated (2015)

Net Worth

Candice King’s net worth is estimated at $4 million.

Her wealth is attributed to her successful acting career, particularly her role in The Vampire Diaries and her ventures in music and endorsements.

Social Media

• Instagram: @candiceking
• Twitter: @CandiceAccola

Filmography

• Pirate Camp (2007)
• Juno (2007)
• Deadgirl (2008)
• After We Collided (2020)
• The Vampire Diaries (2009-2017)
• The Originals (2018)
• Legacies (2021-2022)
• Christmas in Tune (2021)
• Suitcase Killer: The Melanie McGuire Story(2022)

Discography

• It’s Always the Innocent Ones (2006)