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Biography
Candice King, born 13 May 1987 in Houston, is an American actress and singer. Audiences know her from How I Met Your Mother (2005) and The Vampire Diaries (2009).
Early life
She went on to study at Lake Highland Preparatory School.
Career
Juno (2007) and Deadgirl (2008) are among her 2000s credits. In the 2010s, she appeared in Kingshighway (2010). The 2020s brought After We Collided (2020) and We Were Liars (2025).
She has 7 films and 4 TV series on record from 2005 to 2025. Drama is the most frequent genre among her listed titles (2), followed by romance (2) and romantic comedy (2). Juno (2007) is recorded with a worldwide box office of $231 million.
Music credits on record are limited to It's Always the Innocent Ones (2007). Her work is filed under pop music. She has 11.9M followers on Instagram, as counted in April 2026. Work listed as notable includes The Originals.
Personal life
She has been married to Steven Krueger since 2026. Earlier marriages on record are to Joe King (2014 to 2022). She has 2 children on record.
Filmography
11 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025– | We Were Liars | TV series | |
| 2020 | After We Collided | Film | |
| 2010 | Kingshighway | Film | |
| 2009 | Love Hurts | Film | |
| 2009–2017 | The Vampire Diaries | Caroline Forbes | TV series |
| 2008 | Deadgirl | Film | |
| 2008 | Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert | Film | |
| 2007 | Juno | Film | |
| 2007 | X's & O's | Film | |
| 2005–2014 | How I Met Your Mother | TV series | |
| Dating Rules from My Future Self | Chloe Cunningham | TV series |
Discography
1 release| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | It's Always the Innocent Ones | Album |
Candice King on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 12M @candiceking
- Engagement rate
- 1.44% above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 173,184
- Average comments
- 477 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Candice King?
Candice King is 39 years old, born on 13 May 1987 in Houston.
What is Candice King known for?
Candice King is known for playing Caroline Forbes in The Vampire Diaries (2009).
What is Candice King’s nationality?
Candice King is American, born in Houston.
How tall is Candice King?
Candice King is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
Who is Candice King married to?
Candice King is married to Steven Krueger; they married in 2026.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q39574), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 3.0
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