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The Kissing Booth Curse: 5 Shocking Ways Joey King And Jacob Elordi’s Lives Diverged In 2025

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The on-screen chemistry between Joey King and Jacob Elordi in The Kissing Booth franchise was undeniable, but the real-life romance between the two stars ended years ago, leaving fans constantly curious about their current lives and professional interactions. As of late December 2025, both actors have cemented themselves as major Hollywood forces, yet their personal trajectories have taken drastically different and highly publicized turns, with one happily married and the other navigating a very recent, high-profile split. Their journey from co-stars to ex-lovers who had to film three movies together remains one of the most fascinating and challenging celebrity breakup stories in recent memory, but their current status is even more compelling.

The latest news surrounding the former couple highlights a stark contrast in their personal lives in 2025: Joey King is now a married woman, having tied the knot with director Steven Piet, while Jacob Elordi is officially back on the market following a split from his long-time girlfriend. Beyond the romance, their post-Kissing Booth careers have seen a dramatic divergence, with King focusing on diverse, high-octane roles and Elordi earning critical acclaim for his transformative work in prestige projects, proving that both Elle Evans and Noah Flynn have moved far beyond the titular kissing booth.

Joey King and Jacob Elordi: Complete Profile and Biography

The two stars share a professional past and a romantic history, but their backgrounds and career highlights showcase their individual talents and rapid ascent in the industry.

Joey King (Elle Evans)

  • Full Name: Joey Lynn King
  • Born: July 30, 1999 (Age 26 as of 2025)
  • Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
  • Spouse: Steven Piet (m. 2023)
  • Relationship Timeline: Met Piet in 2019 on the set of The Act; engaged February 2, 2022; married in 2023.
  • Career Highlights: Began acting as a child; major roles include Ramona Quimby in Ramona and Beezus (2010), Gypsy Rose Blanchard in The Act (2019) (Emmy nomination), Elle Evans in The Kissing Booth franchise (2018–2021), and The Prince in Bullet Train (2022).
  • Current Projects (2025 Focus): Continues to pursue diverse, high-profile film and television roles, showcasing her range beyond romantic comedy.

Jacob Elordi (Noah Flynn)

  • Full Name: Jacob Elordi
  • Born: June 26, 1997 (Age 28 as of 2025)
  • Birthplace: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
  • Current Status: Single (following a 2025 split from Olivia Jade Giannulli)
  • Relationship Timeline: Dated Joey King (2017–2018); dated Zendaya (2019–2020); dated Kaia Gerber (2020–2021); dated Olivia Jade Giannulli (on-and-off 2021–2025).
  • Career Highlights: Rose to global fame as Noah Flynn in The Kissing Booth franchise; achieved critical acclaim for his role as Nate Jacobs in the HBO series Euphoria (2019–present); starred as Felix Catton in Saltburn (2023) and Elvis Presley in Priscilla (2023).
  • Current Projects (2025 Focus): Highly sought-after actor in prestige cinema, known for his compelling and often dark dramatic performances.

The Breakup Backstory: The Real-Life Challenge of Filming a Trilogy

The romance between Joey King and Jacob Elordi was a classic Hollywood tale: falling in love on the set of a romantic comedy. They met while filming the first Kissing Booth movie in 2017 and dated for over a year, becoming a fan-favorite celebrity couple. However, the relationship ended quietly in late 2018 or early 2019.

The true test of their professionalism came when they had to return to South Africa to film the sequels, The Kissing Booth 2 and The Kissing Booth 3, playing a couple still passionately in love. This dynamic is a rare and intense challenge in the entertainment industry.

King has been open about the difficulty of the situation, describing the experience of working with an ex as "a sacrifice" and "a wild ride," but one she was willing to make for the fans and the success of the film.

Despite the awkwardness, both actors managed to maintain a professional relationship, delivering the chemistry fans expected. King later confirmed that the two are on good terms, a testament to their maturity in navigating a highly public post-breakup working environment.

Diverging Paths: Marriage, Splits, and Blockbuster Careers in 2025

The most recent updates in late 2025 starkly illustrate how far the former couple has moved from their Noah and Elle days, particularly in their personal lives and career choices.

The Marriage of Joey King

Joey King’s personal life has found a steady anchor. She married director Steven Piet in 2023 after meeting him on the set of her Emmy-nominated series, The Act, in 2019. Their engagement in 2022 and subsequent marriage marked a clear, happy separation from her previous high-profile, co-star relationship. King has often expressed her joy and excitement about her marriage, representing a stable and private partnership away from the intense media scrutiny of her past romance.

Jacob Elordi’s Return to Single Status

In contrast, Jacob Elordi’s romantic life has been a revolving door of high-profile relationships since the split from King, including romances with Zendaya and Kaia Gerber. The latest news in late 2025 confirms his return to single status. Elordi and influencer Olivia Jade Giannulli reportedly called it quits in early August 2025, or possibly in October 2025, after dating on and off for nearly four years. Sources close to the actor confirmed the split is "fully over," leaving the Australian star currently unattached as he continues his meteoric rise in Hollywood.

The Career Trajectory Shift

While both stars are highly successful, their professional paths have taken distinct turns, offering a fascinating study in post-franchise careers.

  • Elordi's Prestige Focus: Jacob Elordi has deliberately pivoted away from the teen heartthrob image of Noah Flynn. His roles as Nate Jacobs in Euphoria, the troubled, wealthy student in Saltburn, and the iconic Elvis Presley in Priscilla have earned him significant critical praise and established him as a serious dramatic actor. This shift has been a key factor in his recent career explosion.
  • King's Genre Versatility: Joey King has focused on versatility, tackling diverse genres from the dark true-crime drama The Act to the action-comedy Bullet Train and the dystopian romance The Uglies. She has been strategic in showcasing her ability to lead major studio projects across multiple platforms, proving her bankability outside of the romantic comedy genre.

The Lingering Question: Will There Ever Be a 'Kissing Booth 4'?

Despite the finality of The Kissing Booth 3, fan speculation about a fourth movie remains high, fueled by the enduring popularity of the characters and the continued success of the stars. The existence of fan-made trailers for a hypothetical The Kissing Booth 4 (2025) demonstrates the public's desire for a reunion.

However, given the current status of both Joey King and Jacob Elordi, a sequel seems highly unlikely.

  • Creative Closure: All three original films offered a definitive conclusion to Elle and Noah’s story, with the third installment tying up all loose ends.
  • Star Commitments: Both King and Elordi are now firmly entrenched in major studio and prestige projects, with demanding schedules that would make a return to the franchise difficult, both logistically and creatively. Elordi, in particular, has expressed a desire to move past the teen genre.
  • The Personal Element: While professional, asking the now-married King and the critically-acclaimed Elordi to revisit their ex-relationship dynamic for a fourth time would be a massive commitment, especially as they pursue more mature roles.

While a full-fledged sequel is improbable, a cast reunion, similar to the one Joey King had with co-star Taylor Zakhar Perez at the 2025 SAG Awards, is the most likely scenario for fans hoping to see the stars together again. For now, the story of Elle and Noah remains a closed chapter, allowing Joey King and Jacob Elordi to define their own, separate, and highly successful Hollywood narratives.

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