Candice King Explained

Candice Accola
Other Names:Candice King
Birth Date:13 May 1987[1]
Birth Place:Houston, Texas, U.S.
Years Active:2006–present
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Notable Works:The Vampire Diaries
Children:2

Candice King (born May 13, 1987) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Caroline Forbes in The CW supernatural drama series The Vampire Diaries and her recurring role as the same character on the spin-off series The Originals and Legacies.

Early life

Candice Accola was born in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Carolyn Clark Accola, an environmental engineer, and Kevin Accola, a cardiothoracic surgeon, respectively.[2] Her parents were natives of southern Illinois, her father from Carbondale and her mother from Herrin. She grew up in Edgewood, Florida, and attended Lake Highland Preparatory School in Orlando.[3] She has one younger brother.[4]

Career

Music

In December 2006, Accola released her debut album, It's Always the Innocent Ones, independently in the United States. She co-wrote 12 of the 14 tracks on the record. The remaining tracks were a cover of 'Til Tuesday's hit "Voices Carry" and American Hi-Fi's "The Breakup Song" rewritten in a female version as "Our Breakup Song".In 2008, the album was re-released in Japan and achieved greater success.

Accola toured as a backing singer for Miley Cyrus's Best of Both Worlds Tour. She appeared as herself in the 2008 3D concert film .[5]

In February 2011, Accola performed a cover of "Eternal Flame" by The Bangles on The Vampire Diaries.[6] [7]

Acting

Accola had guest appearances in a number of television series such as How I Met Your Mother, Supernatural, and Drop Dead Diva. In July 2009, she starred in the horror film Deadgirl which centers on two high-school boys who discover an immortal woman in an abandoned asylum. That same year, Candice had a bit-role in The Hannah Montana Movie.In 2009, she was cast in The CW supernatural drama series The Vampire Diaries, an adaptation of the book series of the same name. Accola plays the role of Caroline Forbes, one of the main characters of the show.[8] [9] Her work garnered her two Teen Choice Awards. In June 2012, she joined the second season of the web series Dating Rules From My Future Self, as Chloe Cunningham, a 26-year-old woman who believes love does not exist.[10] [11] The series centers on a girl receiving romance advice from herself ten years in the future by text message.

In 2018, Accola reprised her role as Caroline in the final season of The Vampire Diaries spin-off The Originals.[12]

In 2022, it was announced Accola Was cast as Kimberly in the 2020 romance sequel After We Collided.[13] [14] In that same year, she reprised her role as Caroline again in the final season of Legacies.[15]

Personal life

Along with her The Vampire Diaries co-stars Michael Trevino and Ian Somerhalder, Accola supports the It Gets Better Project, an organization that focuses to prevent suicide among LGBT youth.[16]

Accola started dating musician Joe King of The Fray after they met at a Super Bowl event in February 2012.[17] Her costar Nina Dobrev introduced them. They became engaged in May 2013,[18] and married on October 18, 2014, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Accola became stepmother to King’s two daughters from his previous marriage.

In January 2016, Accola gave birth to a daughter, Florence May.[19] In December 2020, Accola gave birth to their second daughter, Josephine June.[20] In May 2022, Accola announced that she had filed for divorce.[21]

In December 2023, Accola confirmed she was dating American actor Steven Krueger.[22] [23]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007Pirate CampAnnalisa/Tom[24]
JunoAmanda
On the DollMelody
X's & O'sGwen's friend
2008DeadgirlJoAnn
2009Love HurtsSharon
2010KingshighwaySophia
2011The Truth About AngelsCaitlin Stone
2018Splitting the BillVideo short
2020After We CollidedKimberly

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007How I Met Your MotherAmyEpisode: "Something Borrowed"
2009SupernaturalAmanda HeckerlingEpisode: "After School Special"
GreekAliceEpisode: "Isn't It Bro-mantic?"
2009–2017The Vampire DiariesCaroline ForbesMain role
2010Drop Dead DivaJessica OrlandoEpisode: "Begin Again"
2012Dating Rules from My Future SelfChloe Cunningham / Future ChloeMain role (season 2); also producer
2018The OriginalsCaroline ForbesRecurring role (season 5)[25]
2019The OrvilleSolana KitanEpisode: "Home"
2021–2022LegaciesCaroline ForbesEpisode: "Salvatore: The Musical!" (voice-over)
Episode: "Just Don't Be A Stranger, Okay?" (Special Guest Star)
2021Christmas in TuneBelleTelevision film
2022Suitcase Killer: The Melanie McGuire StoryMelanie McGuireTelevision film
As herself
YearTitleNotes
2008Background singer
2011When I Was 17Episode dated February 12, 2011
The Perfect Love Triangle: Vampires, Werewolves, WitchesVideo short
Myth & MysteryVideo short
Howling at the Moon Video short
Her Own Worst EnemyVideo short
2013Big Morning Buzz LiveEpisode: "Candice Accola/Robin Thicke/Stevie J"
Whose Line Is It AnywayEpisode: "Candice Accola"
2013–2014The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode #10.77, LL Cool J/Candice Accola
2014Fashion PoliceSeason 9, episode 12

Awards and nominations

YearOrganizationCategoryWorkResultRef.
2012Teen Choice AwardsScene Stealer FemaleThe Vampire Diaries[26]
2013Scene Stealer Female[27]
2014Scene Stealer Female[28]
2015Choice TV Actress Fantasy/Sci-Fi[29]
Choice TV: Liplock (with Paul Wesley)
2016Choice TV Actress Fantasy/Sci-Fi[30]
Choice TV: Liplock (with Paul Wesley)

Notes and References

  1. News: Crook . John . Celebrity Scoop: Candice Accola . 24 February 2024 . The Toronto Star . 24 December 2010 . 191.
  2. News: Ranchino . Cheryl . A Rising Star . 24 February 2024 . Southern Illinoisan . 11 December 2007 . 30.
  3. News: Jay . Boyar . Back to School . March 2010 . Orlando Magazine . March 12, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131108030812/http://www.orlandomagazine.com/Orlando-Magazine/March-2010/Our-Town/ . November 8, 2013 . dead .
  4. Web site: 2009-10-02 . 'The Vampire Diaries' cast off the hook . 2023-01-02 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
  5. Web site: Vena . Jocelyn . 'Vampire Diaries' Star Candice Accola Calls Her Time As Miley Cyrus' Backup Singer 'Unforgettable' . https://web.archive.org/web/20230209202257/https://www.mtv.com/news/1srkk2/vampire-diaries-star-candice-accola-calls-her-time-as-miley-cyrus-backup-singer-unforgettable . dead . February 9, 2023 . MTV . 10 December 2009. 9 June 2024 . en.
  6. Web site: The Vampire Diaries – Candice Accola Flaunts Her Musical Chops on The Vampire Diaries . Wetpaint.com . February 24, 2011 . November 28, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130313140830/http://www.wetpaint.com/the-vampire-diaries/articles/candice-accola-flaunts-her-musical-chops-on-the-vampire-diaries . March 13, 2013 . live .
  7. Web site: Candice Accola Sings Eternal Flame by The Bangles on The Vampire Diaries . Teen.com . November 28, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924113845/http://www.teen.com/2011/02/25/television/the-vampire-diaries/candice-accola-eternal-flame-vampire-diaries-bangles/ . September 24, 2015 . dead .
  8. Web site: Candice Accola Was a Backup Singer for Hanna Montana Before The Vampire Diaries Fame . Walsh . Tara . April 10, 2020 . Spin1038 . March 25, 2021.
  9. Web site: Faran . Krentcil . The Inside: Candice Accola . . September 24, 2009 . August 19, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120522100508/http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=3619 . May 22, 2012 . mdy-all.
  10. Web site: 'Vampire Diaries,' 'Modern Family' Stars Join Alloy's 'Dating Rules' (Exclusive) . The Hollywood Reporter . June 8, 2012 . November 28, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121010084551/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/vampire-diaries-modern-family-alloy-dating-rules-from-my-future-self-334901 . October 10, 2012 . live .
  11. News: Candice Accola Lands a Web Series: Watch The Vampire Diaries Star in Dating Rules From My Future Self Wetpaint. June 10, 2012. Wetpaint. May 15, 2017. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20170918021702/http://www.wetpaint.com/candice-accola-lands-a-web-series-watch-the-vampire-diaries-star-in-dating-rules-from-my-future-self-705668/. September 18, 2017. dead.
  12. Web site: Wiest . Brianna . Fans Are So Excited This “Vampire Diaries” Character Will Be in “The Originals” . . 9 June 2024 . 13 November 2017.
  13. Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . ‘After We Collided’ Rounds Out Cast With Charlie Weber, Louise Lombard, Candice King & More . . 9 June 2024 . 15 August 2019.
  14. Web site: Gemmill . Allie . "After" Sequel Star Candice King Shared a Behind-the-Scenes Clip of "After We Collided" . . 9 June 2024 . 4 February 2020.
  15. Web site: Candice King unpacks surprise 'Legacies' series finale cameo, 'torturous' Klaroline missed connection . . 9 June 2024 . en.
  16. News: Showing Gay Teens a Happy Future. The New York Times. Parker-Pope. Tara. September 22, 2010. November 1, 2010. November 24, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20101124155417/http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/22/showing-gay-teens-a-happy-future/. live.
  17. News: The Vampire Diaries's Candice Accola Is 'So Excited and Grateful' to Be Engaged. People. Chiu. Melody. June 21, 2013. October 18, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141027193522/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20711106,00.html. October 27, 2014. live.
  18. News: Candice Accola Engaged to Joseph King: See Her Diamond Ring!. Us Weekly. Johnson. Zach. May 29, 2013. May 4, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140115123041/http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/candice-accola-engaged-2013295. January 15, 2014. live.
  19. Web site: January 25, 2016. Joe and Candice Accola Welcome Daughter Florence May. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160530191744/http://celebritybabies.people.com/2016/01/25/candice-accola-joe-king-welcome-daughter-florence-may/. People Magazine. May 30, 2016.
  20. Web site: December 11, 2020. Vampire Diaries' Candice Accola King Welcomes Second Child with Husband Joe King. PEOPLE.com. en.
  21. Web site: All the Signs Candice Accola and Joe King Were Headed for a Split After 7 Years of Marriage. Grebenyuk. Yana. Us Weekly. May 24, 2022. May 24, 2022.
  22. Web site: A Vampire Diaries Love Match? Candice King Shares a Kiss with Originals Star Steven Krueger. Dory. Jackson. People.com. December 28, 2023. January 3, 2024.
  23. Web site: The Vampire Diaries’ Candice Accola Seemingly Confirms Romance With The Originals’ Steven Krueger. Yana. Grebenyuk. December 28, 2023. January 3, 2024. USMagazine.com.
  24. Web site: Movies & TV. Pirate Camp (2007). Amazon . November 28, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20140221015543/http://www.amazon.com/Pirate-Camp-Corbin-Bernsen/dp/B00171FN6C. February 21, 2014. live.
  25. Web site: The Originals: Candice King to Appear as TVD's Caroline in Season Premiere. TVLine. July 19, 2017. July 19, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170721220736/http://tvline.com/2017/07/19/the-originals-caroline-season-5-premiere-spoilers-candice-king/. July 21, 2017. live.
  26. News: MTV. Teen Choice Awards 2012: Complete Winners List. July 22, 2012. August 10, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20150702121854/http://www.mtv.com/news/1690174/teen-choice-awards-winners-list/. July 2, 2015. dead.
  27. News: 2013 Teen Choice Awards: The Winners List. MTV. August 12, 2013. August 11, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140330030332/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1712166/teen-choice-awards-2013-winners.jhtml. March 30, 2014. dead.
  28. Web site: Nordyke. Kimberly. Teen Choice Awards: The Complete Winners List. The Hollywood Reporter. August 17, 2014. August 10, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20161202074409/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/teen-choice-awards-2014-winners-724423. December 2, 2016. live.
  29. Web site: 2015 Teen Choice Award Winners – Full List. Variety. Penske Media Corporation. August 16, 2015. August 17, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160110215656/http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/teen-choice-awards-winners-2015-full-list-1201571268/. January 10, 2016. live.
  30. Web site: Teen Choice Awards: Complete Winners List. The Hollywood Reporter. Crist. Allison. Nordyke. Kimberly. July 31, 2016. January 12, 2018. January 6, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170106222849/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/teen-choice-awards-2016-winners-916007. live.