Netflix's 'The Kissing Booth' arguably projected Joey King into the spotlight with a certain aged audience. But it was far from her first foray into Hollywood. Long before she became the girl who runs a kissing booth in high school (she was nearly an adult at the time), Joey was starring in all sorts of roles.
Her initial roles were on kids' shows on Disney and in films, but Joey's been acting since at least 2006. In addition to her claim to fame from the 'Kissing Booth' franchise, King also has credits on a Taylor Swift music video, the film 'The Conjuring,' and even the TV series 'The Flash.'
So no, 'The Kissing Booth' didn't make her famous... But it did keep her relevant!
What Is Joey King's Net Worth Now?
'The Kissing Booth' wasn't the only project that bumped up Joey King's net worth. But it could be one of her biggest projects, given that it's a 3-part series (though Jacob Elordi once said he didn't want to do a third movie).
After all, they would have dropped the film after the first if it didn't attract the kind of audience Netflix wanted to entice. The thing is, Joey might not have needed the paycheck. She's currently worth about $3 million, though it's unclear specifically which projects have added to her net worth the most.
But fans suspect that the three-part deal with Netflix had a high price tag. Although she's no longer dating her co-star Jacob Elordi, Joey King is still willing to return to that set and become Elle for a third and final time. So, the pay must be worth it... Right?
How Much Did Joey King Earn For 'The Kissing Booth'
The truth is there's no clear figure for what Joey King took home from working on each of the three 'Kissing Booth' movies. Since the final film hasn't come out yet, either, there's a bit more speculation to add to the mix.
But it's easy to come up with some figures based on production costs and other industry estimates. First off, sources confirm that Netflix spends about $20M per hour of content. Industry figures suggest that the lead actors in a film can earn up to 9 percent of the budget.
That could mean that the three central 'Kissing Booth' stars earned around $900,000 each. Sure, that's a guesstimate -- but it makes sense that the movies earned Joey about a third of her net worth. While critics hated the movies, fans loved them, helping Joey continue her upward rise.
Recently, of course, Joey inked a deal with Netflix under their first-look option. Which means 'The Kissing Booth' bumped Joey King's net worth quite a bit, especially in terms of future earnings.
So while it's tough to pin down her exact paycheck for 'The Kissing Booth,' it's clear that Joey King's work on those three films has led to potentially boundless income as her career grows.
