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Why Joey King Stole Liam Hemsworth's Car

Why Joey King Stole Liam Hemsworth's Car

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The charming and talented Joey King returns to the YH Studio to scoop us on her experience appearing in the blockbuster 'Independence Day: Resurgence', including an on-set injury that led her to having to steal co-star Liam Hemsworth's car! She also tells us about an epic prank she pulled on her sister, fellow actress Hunter King, plus she reveals her favorite snack and social media platform!

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Young Hollywood

Hey, guys. Audrey in the Young Hollywood Studio from Independence Day Resurgence, actress and rainbow sprinkle enthusiast, Joey King.

Joey King

Today, you will once again be fighting for our freedom. Today, we celebrate. The movie's Independence Day Resurgence. Yes.

Young Hollywood

You did kind of incur some injuries on set from, from what I could tell. Can you please tell us the story about how you needed band-aids and how you stole Liam Hemsworth's car to get them? So, we need some context for this.

Joey King

So I was skateboarding on at base camp, which I was told specifically not to do that. And uh, But I was like, guys, I I do this all the time. So then I fell, and I didn't even notice my knee was just like bloody nation. And I was still skateboarding. And then one of the ADs, his name was Adam, he's like, Joey, your knee is bleeding. So then I was like, oh my god. No, I had no idea. And then I looked down and I was like, oh, that's what that scar is from right there. Oh, look at those. Battle wound. It's covered with make-up right now cuz, you know, leg make-up, Hollywood, but um That's what that scar is from.

Young Hollywood

So the make-up is all fake, but the scar is real.

Joey King

Yes. And Liam's friend Angus and I were hanging out and I was like, I need band-aids. And he was like, I need to go to 7-Eleven anyway. And I was like, well, let's go. And I had my permit at the time. I didn't have my license. And Angus was like, you want to drive? And I was like, of course I want to drive. So we stole Liam's car. And then Liam found out about it and he was like, He let her drive my car. My rental car? And I was like, no. He's really funny.

Young Hollywood

Did you apologize? Like, how did he know?

Joey King

Of course not. He was like, I like how you did it like he didn't. He's like, did you crash? And I was like, no, I'm back here. He's like, all right, then it's fine.

Young Hollywood

Now, you let me introduce you as a rainbow sprinkle enthusiast. I don't think people understand the extent of your addiction.

Joey King

I don't think so. No.

Young Hollywood

Would you care to explain?

Joey King

Absolutely. Um, thank you for asking. Um, I'm a rainbow sprinkle addict for sure. It's my favorite food.

Young Hollywood

You have to start with, I'm, my name is Joey. My name is

Joey King

hi, guys. My name is Joey. I'm a rainbow sprinkle addict and you're going to

Young Hollywood

Hi, Joey. Hi, Joey.

Joey King

Um, I have like cases of rainbow sprinkles in my house. When I get hungry instead of like grabbing an apple, I grab a jar and I just

Young Hollywood

A jar. Okay. Like a little thing and like a just shot it back like do you you don't like not a spoon, not a ice cream, not a spoon. Wow, straight up.

Joey King

Straight up.

Young Hollywood

I've never tried it this way. I will have to I will have to take you up on that. Yeah, just be like you have to try the Joey King's. You have an older sibling who is also an actress.

Joey King

I do. I do. Hunter.

Young Hollywood

Is it tough to have a sibling who's in the same business as you are?

Joey King

If anything, it's amazing. It's the best thing in the entire world. Really? So, Hunter, she just got this series regular role on the show Life in Pieces on CBS and I'm so stoked for her. But like, honestly, like, her and I, we have such a deep understanding of each other. We are best friends. I cannot remember the last time we fought. I do pull some real bad pranks on her, but that's out of so much love.

Young Hollywood

Really? What's the key to pulling a good prank?

Joey King

Be subtle. And do not put it, yeah, be subtle. The most subtle pranks are the best. One time I took her deodorant, right? And I twisted out all the deodorant. I was like, yeah, going to twist all this out. Then, I know your mouth is open now, but wait. Then I filled it with cream cheese.

Young Hollywood

No.

Joey King

And I gave it to her and I was like, I hugged her and I was like, girl, you need some deodorant. Right? She didn't even do it. And she's like, oh, thank you so much. I was like, you're welcome. I'm here for you. She puts on cream cheese and she's like, why is my deodorant cold? I'm like, I don't know. That's weird.

Young Hollywood

That is horrible. I know. Oh my gosh. Please don't give my younger sister any ideas right now. This April Fools was was great.

Joey King

That's pretty good. It was great, guys. It was great.

Young Hollywood

It was pretty good. That was like two April Fool's ago. That's actually pretty good. I want to play a little game with you called You would yeah, what is this called either or. And I'm just going to give you a couple options and I just want you to to pick one and tell me why. Okay? So it's either such or such. All right, so Jessie T. Usher or Liam Hemsworth?

Joey King

Jessie T. Usher.

Young Hollywood

Why?

Joey King

I don't know. I feel like Liam's like my big brother.

Young Hollywood

Okay. For sure. He was like a protector over me. Right. And you stole his car, which is like, you know, that's a total little sister big brother thing that would happen.

Joey King

Yeah. Absolutely. Yeah.

Young Hollywood

Yeah, all right. So if it were to be the end of the world and you could pick how the world was going to end. Alien invasion or natural disaster?

Joey King

Alien invasion.

Young Hollywood

Cuz you're ready for it.

Joey King

Because I'm ready. I mean, let's be honest here. I have all the knowledge. You want to be with me.

Young Hollywood

Can you impart some knowledge onto me?

Joey King

It's a lot of, it's a lot of physics and stuff. I'm just kidding. I have no idea. I wish like cuz Jeff Goldblum had all this like math stuff to do. I'm like, what does that mean? I'm so bad at math, honestly.

Young Hollywood

So what you're saying is, when the alien invasion comes, find Jeff Goldblum.

Joey King

Find Jeff Goldblum. He will know what to do. Or at least he'll pretend to know what to do.

Young Hollywood

Perfect. Instagram or Twitter?

Joey King

I don't know because honestly Twitter and I have been friends for so long and I put out such weird content on there. But Instagram is so fun because it's photos. I'm going to say Instagram just for now.

Young Hollywood

Pictures are great. Pictures are worth 140 characters plus, right?

Joey King

Yes.

Young Hollywood

All right. Instagram wins. TV or movies? You've been in both.

Joey King

Oh, movies. All right. When you go into TV, people don't usually know how long you're going to be filming together for cuz you could have like three seasons or one season or eight seasons. But when you're on movies, there's like this bonding that happens so fast with the people you're working with because you know how long you're going to be working together for. But I do love doing TV as well when I did Fargo. It was super fun.

Young Hollywood

Yeah. So when it comes to movie theater snacks, popcorn or candy? Are you popcorn or candy person?

Joey King

I'm a big sour patch watermelon fan.

Young Hollywood

I'm a sour patch kids fan. We are movie snack buddies. On the same wavelength there.

Joey King

Yes, I love it. I went to this movie theater recently though, they had edamames. And I was like, This is amazing. I'm starting to see dried fruit like 2016. Yeah. I was like, can I have organic movie snacks, please? It was so great. I was so excited.

Young Hollywood

Joey, uh, this has been so much fun. I will be looking for you when the alien invasion comes. I will

Joey King

Is that okay? I will be there for you. I will bring sprinkles.

Young Hollywood

I will gladly accept those. And drive you to a safe spot.

Joey King

Amazing.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Joey King

    Featured guest, actress in 'Independence Day: Resurgence'

  • Liam Hemsworth

    Co-star whose car Joey 'stole'

  • Hunter King

    Joey King's sister, fellow actress, prank victim

  • Adam

    Assistant Director who noticed Joey's injury

  • Angus

    Liam Hemsworth's friend who accompanied Joey

  • Jessie T. Usher

    Co-star in 'Independence Day: Resurgence', discussed in 'either/or' game

  • Jeff Goldblum

    Co-star in 'Independence Day: Resurgence', discussed in context of alien invasion

FAQ

What movie was Joey King promoting?+
Joey King was promoting the blockbuster film 'Independence Day: Resurgence'.
How did Joey King injure herself on set?+
Joey King fell while skateboarding at base camp, despite being told not to, resulting in a knee injury.
Why did Joey King 'steal' Liam Hemsworth's car?+
Joey King 'stole' Liam Hemsworth's car, with her permit and Liam's friend Angus, to get band-aids after injuring her knee on set.
What is Joey King's favorite snack?+
Joey King's favorite snack is rainbow sprinkles, which she keeps in jars and eats straight.
Who is Joey King's sister?+
Joey King's sister is Hunter King, who is also an actress and recently got a series regular role on 'Life in Pieces'.
What was one of the pranks Joey King played on her sister?+
Joey King once replaced the deodorant in her sister's stick with cream cheese as a prank.
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