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Hunter King

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For the soap opera character, seeHunter King (Home and Away).

Hunter King
Born
Hunter Haley Ashley King

(1993-10-19)October 19, 1993(age 31)
Ventura County, California,U.S.
Other namesHaley King
OccupationActress
Years active2001–present
Known forThe Young and the RestlessandLife in Pieces
Partner(s)Nico Svoboda (2016–2020)
Chris Copier (2022–present; engaged)
RelativesJoey King(sister)

Hunter Haley King(bornHaley Ashley King;(1993-10-19)October 19, 1993)[1][2]is an American actress. She is known for portraying Adriana Masters onHollywood Heights(2012),Summer NewmanonThe Young and the Restless(2012–2016, 2018–2022) and Clementine Hughes onLife in Pieces(2015–2019). Earlier in her career she was credited asHaley King,but she has since been credited asHunter King.

Personal life

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She has an older sister named Kelli and a younger sister,Joey King.At a young age, King acted in a theater inAgoura Hills, California.[3]Her sister Joey has said, "I'm part Jewish and partChristian,but I'm mostlyJewish."[4][5]In August 2018, King became engaged to her boyfriend of two years, Nico Svoboda.[6]They called off their engagement in 2020.[7]

In October 2024, King engaged to Chris Copier.[8]

Career

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King began her professional acting career by guest-starring in series such asRoswell,Hannah MontanaandWorkaholics.[3]She starred as Adriana Masters in theNick at NitedramaHollywood Heights.It was there that she metThe Young and the Restlessexecutive producerJill Farren-Phelps."Jill brought me over there. I never auditioned forY&R.As I was coming off the plane from Florida with a friend, Jill called and said, 'Do you want to come work onY&Rand play Summer?' I was like, 'Yeah.' She said, 'Okay. You start in two days.' "[3]

On October 15, 2012, she made her debut on theCBS Daytimesoap operaas Summer Newman, replacingLindsay Bushman.[9][10]King's performance in the role earned her a nomination for theYoung Artist Award for Best Performance in a Daytime TV Series - Young Actress,losing out to herY&RpredecessorSamantha Bailey.[11]King was also nominated for theDaytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Seriesin 2013, losing out toKristen Aldersonbefore winning the following year, beating out Alderson,Linsey Godfrey,Kim Matulaand Kelly Missal.[12][13]

In 2013, it was reported that King accused herY&Rco-starMichael Muhneyofgropingher.[14][15][16][17]Radar Onlinereported that King complained that Muhney fondled her breasts on two occasions, both of which were unsolicited and unwanted advances.[16][17]According to Radar Online, King told producers she would go to the police and file a report against Muhney if he was not fired from the show.[17]Muhney was fired on December 17, 2013, claiming that the allegations were false and merely a salacious rumor. No charges were ever filed.[17][18][19][20][21]

King appeared as a guest model on two episodes ofThe Price Is Rightduring "Dream Car Week" in November 2013 and again for two more episodes in October 2014.[22][23]

In 2015, King was cast inA Girl Like Her(originally namedThe Bully Chronicles) as Avery Keller,[24]and was cast on the CBS comedy seriesLife in Piecesas Clementine. Initially a recurring role in season one, she was promoted to series regular for second season, leavingThe Young and the Restlessas regular cast member.[25]In May 2018, TVLine announced that King would come back toThe Young and the Restlessas Summer as a contract cast member starting June 4, 2018.[26]King was able to work on both her shows because anunderstudytook over her role as Summer for several episodes.[27]

Filmography

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Film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2001 A.I. Artificial Intelligence Amanda as Haley King
2003 Deus Ex Machina Mary Short film(as Haley King)
2011 Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer Priscilla Granger
2015 A Girl Like Her Avery Keller
Our Last Day as Children Addie Short film
2017 The Day of Matthew Montgomery Flight Attendant Short film
Television roles
Year Title Role Notes
2001 Roswell Other Kid Episode: "Samuel Rising"(as Haley King)
2002 Hidden Hills Megan Slypich Episode: Pilot (as Haley King)
2004 Line of Fire Hannah Sorenson Episode: "The Best-Laid Plans" (as Haley King)
The Nick & Jessica Variety Hour Mouseketeer TV movie(as Haley King)
Without a Trace Noelle Episode: "Trials"(as Haley King)
2006 Dexter TeenageDebra Morgan Episodes: "Let's Give the Boy a Hand","Return to Sender"(as Haley King)
2008 ER Julie O'Fallon Episode: "Parental Guidance"
2009 Hannah Montana Bridget Episode: "Judge Me Tender"
2010 It Takes A Village Alyssa TV movie
2011 Workaholics Melissa Episode: "Karl's Wedding"
2012 Hollywood Heights Adriana Masters Main cast
2012–2016, 2018–2022 The Young and the Restless Summer Newman Main cast: 2012–2016, 2018–2021; recurring role: 2016; guest: 2021–2022
2015 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Lexi Nolan Episode: "Under My Skin"
2015–2019 Life in Pieces Clementine Hughes Recurring role (season 1); main cast (seasons 2–4)
2021 The Bold and the Beautiful Summer Newman 2 episodes
2021 Nailed It Herself Episode: "Travel Dos and Donuts"
2022 Hidden Gems Addy TV movie
2022 Nikki & Nora: Sister Sleuths Nikki TV movie
2022 A Royal Corgi Christmas Cecily TV movie
2023 The Professional Bridesmaid Maggie Bailey TV movie
2023 The Santa Summit Jordin TV movie

Awards and nominations

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Year Association Category Title Result Ref.
2013 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated [12]
2013 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Daytime TV Series - Young Actress The Young and the Restless Nominated [11]
2014 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Won [13]
2015 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Won [28]
2016 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated [29]
2017 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated [30]
2021
 Soap Awards France Best International Actress The Young and the Restless Nominated
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References

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  1. ^King, Hunter (October 19, 2015)."Such a sweet & funny group of people! Thanks for having me #LifeInPieces what a great bday!:)".Twitter.RetrievedOctober 19,2015.
  2. ^"HUNTER KING INTERVIEW".Soap Opera Digest. May 6, 2017.RetrievedNovember 23,2016.
  3. ^abcCohn, Paulette (November 27, 2015)."Y&R's Hunter King Dishes on Summer Newman, the Big Reveal, and More!: Hunter King Talks About Landing the Role of Summer, Who Helped, and What's Next".soaps.about.About.Archived fromthe originalon November 25, 2013.RetrievedMay 27,2016.
  4. ^Interview: Joey King."Tommy2.net".Tommy2.net.RetrievedJune 19,2013.
  5. ^"Joey King Talks Wish I Was Here".June 25, 2014.
  6. ^Stone, Natalie (August 21, 2018)."Hunter King Engaged To Nico Svoboda".People.RetrievedAugust 22,2018.
  7. ^"'Y&R' Star Hunter King and Nico Svoboda Split, End Engagement ".Us Weekly.August 3, 2020.RetrievedAugust 30,2020.
  8. ^"Hunter King Engaged to Chris Copier in Beach Proposal: 'Best Day of My Life'".People.October 24, 2024.RetrievedOctober 29,2024.
  9. ^Fairman, Michael (September 19, 2012)."Lindsay Bushman OUT as Summer Newman on Y&R! Show Will Recast!".Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps.Archived fromthe originalon October 29, 2012.RetrievedOctober 25,2012.
  10. ^Fairman, Michael (September 21, 2012)."More Hollywood Heights Stars To Y&R! Hunter Haley King Is the Recast Summer Newman!".Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps.Archived fromthe originalon November 4, 2012.RetrievedOctober 25,2012.
  11. ^ab"34th Annual Young Artist Awards".YoungArtistAwards.org.Archived fromthe originalon April 3, 2013.RetrievedApril 2,2013.
  12. ^ab"The 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations".National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.emmyonline.org. May 1, 2013. Archived fromthe originalon June 6, 2013.RetrievedMay 1,2013.
  13. ^ab"The 41st Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Winners".New York:emmyonline.org andNational Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.June 16, 2013. Archived fromthe originalon June 25, 2014.RetrievedJune 17,2013.
  14. ^Giddens, Jamey (January 4, 2014)."TMZ Reports Michael Muhney Was Fired From Y&R For Allegedly Groping Hunter King".Zap2it/Tribune Media Services.Archived fromthe originalon February 16, 2014.RetrievedJanuary 29,2014.
  15. ^Fairman, Michael (January 4, 2014)."TMZ Reports Michael Muhney Fired From Y&R For Allegedly Groping Co-Star's Breasts On Two Occasions!".On-Air On-Soaps.Archived fromthe originalon February 12, 2014.RetrievedJanuary 29,2014.
  16. ^abHeger, Jen (January 6, 2014)."Soap Scandal: 'Young & The Restless' Star Threatened To Report Alleged Breast Groping To Cops If Co-Star Wasn't Fired".Radar Online.RetrievedJune 8,2014.
  17. ^abcdHegner, Jen (January 7, 2014)."Revealed: 'Young & The Restless' Veteran Eric Braeden Wanted Michael Muheny Fired Before The Alleged On-Set Grope".Radar Online.RetrievedJune 8,2014.
  18. ^"Michael Muhney Breaks Silence Y&R Firing Allegations Salacious Rumor'".Soap Opera Network.August 13, 2014.RetrievedAugust 13,2014.
  19. ^"Reports: Michael Muhney fired from 'Y&R' for groping much younger co-star".Fox News.January 7, 2014.RetrievedJanuary 29,2014.
  20. ^Eby, Margaret (January 4, 2014)."'Young and the Restless' star Michael Muhney fired for allegedly groping co-star Hunter King: report ".Daily News.New York.RetrievedJanuary 29,2014.
  21. ^"Young & Restless Star Michael Muhney Fired For Allegedly Groping Co-Star's Breasts".TMZ.January 4, 2014.RetrievedJanuary 29,2014.
  22. ^"'The Price is Right' Revs Up for Dream Car Week November 18–22 ".November 12, 2013. Archived fromthe originalon November 12, 2013.
  23. ^King, Hunter."Be sure to tune into the @PriceIsRight Monday and Tuesday for some fun:) I'll be seeing you there!👍".Twitter.RetrievedOctober 11,2014.
  24. ^Firman, Tehrene (February 4, 2015)."The Most Honest Movie About Teen Girls Ever? Watch the Teaser Trailer for 'A Girl Like Her'".Teen Vogue.RetrievedFebruary 8,2015.
  25. ^Andreeva, Nellie (June 3, 2016)."'Life In Pieces': Hunter King Upped To Series Regular For Season 2 ".RetrievedJune 4,2016.
  26. ^Mitovich, Matt Webb (May 23, 2018)."Hunter King Returns to Young and the Restless — Is Summer's Life in Pieces?".TVLine.RetrievedMay 24,2018.
  27. ^Thomlison, Adam."Q: Has the show" Life in Pieces "been canceled? We really enjoyed it and I keep looking for it to reappear".TV Media.RetrievedNovember 14,2018.
  28. ^"The 42nd Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Winners".Burbank:emmyonline.org andNational Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.April 26, 2015. Archived fromthe originalon May 18, 2015.RetrievedApril 26,2015.
  29. ^"The 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations"(PDF).New York:emmyonline.org andNational Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.March 24, 2016.Archived(PDF)from the original on April 17, 2016.RetrievedMarch 24,2016.
  30. ^"The 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations"(PDF).New York City:emmyonline.org andNational Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.March 22, 2017. Archived fromthe original(PDF)on March 23, 2017.RetrievedMarch 22,2017.
  31. ^"Soap Awards France 2021: Demain nous appartient, Ici tout commence, Les mystères de l'amour... votez pour votre série préférée!".France:toutelatele andMédiamétrie.November 15, 2021.RetrievedNovember 15,2021.
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