Actress Joey King has responded to former co-star Jacob Elordi’s criticism of The Kissing Booth movies in a recent interview.
Last month, Jacob Elordi sparked controversy when he revealed that he never wanted to act the part of Noah Flynn in The Kissing Booth movies. Speaking to GQ, he stated: “I didn’t want to make those movies before I made those movies.”
To rub salt in the wound, Jacob then added: “Those movies are ridiculous. They’re not universal. They’re an escape.”
On Monday, Variety asked King what she thought about her former co-star and boyfriend’s remarks about the movies, which were released between 2018 and 2021 — and she didn’t seem pleased.
“I think it’s unfortunate anyone would feel that way,” she said. “I had a great time making those movies no matter what anyone says.”
In the past, Joey has always defended the movies. In an interview with The Independent in 2022, Joey said: “I couldn’t be prouder of those movies. I loved them so much and playing that character made me happy. I’ll never regret those movies, and I love them so much no matter what anyone says.”
The Kissing Booth was released on Netflix in 2018, based on the 2012 novel of the same name by Beth Reekles. It starred King as a teenager whose budding romance with Elordi’s Noah puts her friendship with Noah’s brother in jeopardy. The two actors returned in 2020 for The Kissing Booth 2, and The Kissing Booth 3 in 2021.
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