Hunter King Explained

Hunter King
Birth Name:Haley Ashley King
Birth Date:19 October 1993
Birth Place:Ventura County, California, U.S.
Occupation:Actress
Other Names:Haley King
Years Active:2001–present
Known For:The Young and the Restless and Life in Pieces
Relatives:Joey King (sister)

Hunter Haley King (born Haley Ashley King; 19 October 1993)[1] [2] is an American actress. She is known for portraying Adriana Masters on Hollywood Heights (2012), Summer Newman on The Young and the Restless (2012–2016, 2018–2022) and Clementine Hughes on Life in Pieces (2015–2019). Earlier in her career she was credited as Haley King, but she has since been credited as Hunter King.

Personal life

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

Career

King began her professional acting career by guest-starring in series such as Roswell, Hannah Montana and Workaholics.[7] She starred as Adriana Masters in the Nick at Nite drama Hollywood Heights. It was there that she met The Young and the Restless executive producer Jill Farren-Phelps. "Jill brought me over there. I never auditioned for Y&R. As I was coming off the plane from Florida with a friend, Jill called and said, 'Do you want to come work on Y&R and play Summer?' I was like, 'Yeah.' She said, 'Okay. You start in two days.'"

On October 15, 2012, she made her debut on the CBS Daytime soap opera as Summer Newman, replacing Lindsay Bushman.[8] [9] King's performance in the role earned her a nomination for the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Daytime TV Series - Young Actress, losing out to her Y&R predecessor Samantha Bailey.[10] King was also nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series in 2013, losing out to Kristen Alderson before winning the following year, beating out Alderson, Linsey Godfrey, Kim Matula and Kelly Missal.[11]

In 2013, it was reported that King accused her Y&R co-star Michael Muhney of groping her.[12] [13] [14] [15] Radar Online reported that King complained that Muhney fondled her breasts on two occasions, both of which were unsolicited and unwanted advances.[14] [15] 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.[15] Muhney was fired on December 17, 2013, claiming that the allegations were false and merely a salacious rumor. No charges were ever filed.[15] [16] [17] [18] [19]

King appeared as a guest model on two episodes of The Price Is Right during "Dream Car Week" in November 2013 and again for two more episodes in October 2014.[20] [21]

In 2015, King was cast in A Girl Like Her (originally named The Bully Chronicles) as Avery Keller,[22] and was cast on the CBS comedy series Life in Pieces as Clementine. Initially a recurring role in season one, she was promoted to series regular for second season, leaving The Young and the Restless as regular cast member.[23] In May 2018, TVLine announced that King would come back to The Young and the Restless as Summer as a contract cast member starting June 4, 2018.[24] King was able to work on both her shows because an understudy took over her role as Summer for several episodes.[25]

Filmography

+ Film rolesYearTitleRoleNotes
2001A.I. Artificial IntelligenceAmandaas Haley King
2003Deus Ex MachinaMary Short film (as Haley King)
2011Judy Moody and the Not Bummer SummerPriscilla Granger
2015A Girl Like HerAvery Keller
Our Last Day as ChildrenAddieShort film
2017The Day of Matthew MontgomeryFlight AttendantShort film
+ Television rolesYearTitleRoleNotes
2001RoswellOther KidEpisode: "Samuel Rising" (as Haley King)
2002Hidden HillsMegan SlypichEpisode: Pilot (as Haley King)
2004Line of FireHannah SorensonEpisode: "The Best-Laid Plans" (as Haley King)
The Nick & Jessica Variety HourMouseketeerTV movie (as Haley King)
Without a TraceNoelleEpisode: "Trials" (as Haley King)
2006DexterTeenage Debra MorganEpisodes: "Let's Give the Boy a Hand", "Return to Sender" (as Haley King)
2008ERJulie O'FallonEpisode: "Parental Guidance"
2009Hannah MontanaBridgetEpisode: "Judge Me Tender"
2010It Takes A VillageAlyssaTV movie
2011WorkaholicsMelissaEpisode: "Karl's Wedding"
2012Hollywood HeightsAdriana MastersMain cast
2012–2016, 2018–2022The Young and the RestlessSummer NewmanMain cast: 2012–2016, 2018–2021; recurring role: 2016; guest: 2021–2022
2015Lexi NolanEpisode: "Under My Skin"
2015–2019Life in PiecesClementine HughesRecurring role (season 1); main cast (seasons 2–4)
2021The Bold and the BeautifulSummer Newman2 episodes
2021Nailed ItHerselfEpisode: "Travel Dos and Donuts"
2022Hidden GemsAddyTV movie
2022Nikki & Nora: Sister SleuthsNikkiTV movie
2022A Royal Corgi ChristmasCecilyTV movie
2023The Professional BridesmaidMaggie BaileyTV movie
2023The Santa SummitJordinTV movie

Awards and nominations

YearAssociationCategoryTitleResult
2013Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
2013Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Daytime TV Series - Young ActressThe Young and the Restless
2014Daytime Emmy AwardOutstanding Younger Actress in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless[26]
2015Daytime Emmy AwardOutstanding Younger Actress in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless[27]
2016Daytime Emmy AwardOutstanding Younger Actress in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless[28]
2017Daytime Emmy AwardOutstanding Younger Actress in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless[29]
Soap Awards FranceBest International ActressThe Young and the Restless

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Such a sweet & funny group of people! Thanks for having me #LifeInPieces what a great bday! :) . Twitter. October 19, 2015. October 19, 2015. King. Hunter.
  2. Web site: HUNTER KING INTERVIEW. Soap Opera Digest. November 23, 2016. May 6, 2017.
  3. Web site: Interview: Joey King . Tommy2.net . Tommy2.net . June 19, 2013.
  4. Web site: Joey King Talks Wish I Was Here. June 25, 2014.
  5. Web site: Hunter King Engaged To Nico Svoboda. People.com. Stone, Natalie. August 21, 2018. August 22, 2018.
  6. Web site: 2020-08-03. 'Y&R' Star Hunter King and Nico Svoboda Split, End Engagement. 2020-08-30. Us Weekly. en-US.
  7. Web site: Cohn. Paulette. 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.com. About.com. November 27, 2015. May 27, 2016. November 25, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131125204948/http://soaps.about.com/od/bbinterviews/fl/YampRs-Hunter-King-Dishes-on-Summer-Newman-the-Big-Reveal-and-More.htm. dead.
  8. Web site: Lindsay Bushman OUT as Summer Newman on Y&R! Show Will Recast! . Fairman . Michael . . September 19, 2012 . October 25, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121029163723/http://michaelfairmansoaps.com/news/lindsay-bushman-out-as-summer-newman-on-yr-show-will-recast/2012/09/19/ . October 29, 2012 . dead .
  9. Web site: More Hollywood Heights Stars To Y&R! Hunter Haley King Is the Recast Summer Newman! . Fairman . Michael . Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps . September 21, 2012 . October 25, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121104060259/http://michaelfairmansoaps.com/news/more-hollywood-heights-stars-to-yr-hunter-haley-king-is-the-recast-summer-newman/2012/09/21/ . November 4, 2012 . dead .
  10. Web site: 34th Annual Young Artist Awards . April 2, 2013 . YoungArtistAwards.org . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130403013454/http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms34.html . April 3, 2013 .
  11. Web site: The 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations . . emmyonline.org . May 1, 2013 . May 1, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130606100958/http://www.emmyonline.org/mediacenter/daytime_40th_nominations.html . June 6, 2013 .
  12. News: Giddens. Jamey. TMZ Reports Michael Muhney Was Fired From Y&R For Allegedly Groping Hunter King. January 29, 2014. Zap2it/Tribune Media Services. January 4, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140216122403/http://daytimeconfidential.zap2it.com/2014/01/04/tmz-reports-michael-muhney-was-fired-from-young-and-restless-for-allegedly-groping-hunter. February 16, 2014. dead.
  13. News: Fairman. Michael. TMZ Reports Michael Muhney Fired From Y&R For Allegedly Groping Co-Star's Breasts On Two Occasions!. January 29, 2014. On-Air On-Soaps. January 4, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140212183231/http://michaelfairmansoaps.com/news/tmz-reports-michael-muhney-fired-from-yr-for-allegedly-groping-co-stars-breasts-on-two-occasions/2014/01/04/. February 12, 2014. dead.
  14. Web site: Heger. Jen. Soap Scandal: 'Young & The Restless' Star Threatened To Report Alleged Breast Groping To Cops If Co-Star Wasn't Fired. January 6, 2014 . Radar Online. June 8, 2014.
  15. Web site: Hegner. Jen. Revealed: 'Young & The Restless' Veteran Eric Braeden Wanted Michael Muheny Fired Before The Alleged On-Set Grope. January 7, 2014 . Radar Online. June 8, 2014.
  16. Web site: Michael Muhney Breaks Silence Y&R Firing Allegations Salacious Rumor' . Soap Opera Network . August 13, 2014 . August 13, 2014.
  17. News: Reports: Michael Muhney fired from 'Y&R' for groping much younger co-star. January 29, 2014. Fox News. January 7, 2014.
  18. News: Eby. Margaret. 'Young and the Restless' star Michael Muhney fired for allegedly groping co-star Hunter King: report. January 29, 2014. Daily News. New York. January 4, 2014.
  19. News: Young & Restless Star Michael Muhney Fired For Allegedly Groping Co-Star's Breasts. January 29, 2014. TMZ. January 4, 2014.
  20. Web site: 'The Price is Right' Revs Up for Dream Car Week November 18–22. https://web.archive.org/web/20131112235910/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/11/12/the-price-is-right-revs-up-for-dream-car-week-november-18-22/215301/ . dead . November 12, 2013 . November 12, 2013.
  21. Web site: King. Hunter. Be sure to tune into the @PriceIsRight Monday and Tuesday for some fun:) I'll be seeing you there!. Twitter. October 11, 2014.
  22. Web site: Firman. Tehrene. The Most Honest Movie About Teen Girls Ever? Watch the Teaser Trailer for 'A Girl Like Her'. February 4, 2015 . Teen Vogue. February 8, 2015.
  23. Web site: 'Life In Pieces': Hunter King Upped To Series Regular For Season 2. Nellie. Andreeva. June 3, 2016. June 4, 2016.
  24. News: Hunter King Returns to Young and the Restless — Is Summer's Life in Pieces?. Mitovich. Matt Webb. May 23, 2018. TVLine. May 24, 2018. en-US.
  25. Web site: Q: Has the show "Life in Pieces" been canceled? We really enjoyed it and I keep looking for it to reappear.. Thomlison. Adam. TV Media. November 14, 2018.
  26. Web site: The 41st Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Winners . . June 17, 2013 . June 16, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140625044257/http://emmyonline.org/day_41st_winners_stream . June 25, 2014 . . dead .
  27. Web site: The 42nd Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Winners . . April 26, 2015 . April 26, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150518071613/http://emmyonline.com/day_42nd_telecast_winners . May 18, 2015 . . dead .
  28. Web site: The 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations. emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. March 24, 2016. March 24, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160417042422/http://cdn.emmyonline.org/day_43rd_nominations.pdf. April 17, 2016. New York. live.
  29. Web site: The 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations . . March 22, 2017 . March 22, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170323053802/http://cdn.emmyonline.org/day_44th_nominations_v01.pdf . March 23, 2017 . . dead .