Candice Accola
Candice Accola in 2015
BornMay 13, 1987[1]
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Other namesCandice King
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2006–present
Notable workThe Vampire Diaries (as Caroline Forbes)
Spouse
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(m. 2014; div. 2022)​
Children2

Candice King (née Accola, born May 13, 1987[1]) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Caroline Forbes in The CW supernatural drama series The Vampire Diaries and her recurring role as the same character on the spin-off series The Originals and Legacies.

Early life

Candice Accola was born in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Carolyn Clark Accola, an environmental engineer, and Kevin Accola, a cardiothoracic surgeon, respectively.[1][2] Her parents were natives of southern Illinois, her father from Carbondale and her mother from Herrin.[2] She grew up in Edgewood, Florida, and attended Lake Highland Preparatory School in Orlando.[3] She has one younger brother.[3][4]

Career

Music

King at a press conference in the United Kingdom in June 2013

In December 2006, King released her debut album, It's Always the Innocent Ones, independently in the United States. She co-wrote 12 of the 14 tracks on the record.[citation needed] The remaining tracks were a cover of 'Til Tuesday's hit "Voices Carry" and American Hi-Fi's "The Breakup Song" rewritten in a female version as "Our Breakup Song".

In 2008, the album was re-released in Japan and achieved greater success. King toured as a backing singer for Miley Cyrus's Best of Both Worlds Tour. She appeared as herself in the 2008 3D concert film Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert.[5]

In February 2011, Accola performed a cover of "Eternal Flame" by The Bangles on The Vampire Diaries.[6][7]

Acting

Accola had guest appearances in a number of television series such as How I Met Your Mother, Supernatural, and Drop Dead Diva. In July 2009, she starred in the horror film Deadgirl which centers on two high-school boys who discover an immortal woman in an abandoned asylum.[8] That same year, Candice had a bit-role in The Hannah Montana Movie.

In 2009, she was cast in the CW television series The Vampire Diaries as Caroline Forbes, one of the main characters of the show.[5] In June 2012, she joined the second season of the web series Dating Rules From My Future Self, as Chloe Cunningham, a 26-year-old woman who believes love does not exist.[9][10] The series centers on a girl receiving romance advice from herself ten years in the future by text message. She played Kimberly in the 2020 romance sequel After We Collided.

Personal life

Accola started dating musician Joe King of The Fray after they met at a Super Bowl event in February 2012.[11] Her costar Nina Dobrev introduced them. They became engaged in May 2013,[12] and married on October 18, 2014, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Accola became stepmother to King’s two daughters from his previous marriage.

In January 2016, Accola gave birth to a daughter, Florence May.[13] In December 2020, Accola gave birth to their second daughter, Josephine June.[14] In May 2022, Accola announced that she had filed for divorce.[15]

In December 2023, Accola confirmed she was dating American actor, Steven Krueger.[16][17]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2007 Pirate Camp Annalisa/Tom [18]
Juno Amanda
On the Doll Melody
X's & O's Gwen's friend
2008 Deadgirl JoAnn
2009 Love Hurts Sharon
2010 Kingshighway Sophia
2011 The Truth About Angels Caitlin Stone
2018 Splitting the Bill None Video short
2020 After We Collided Kimberly

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2007 How I Met Your Mother Amy Episode: "Something Borrowed"
2009 Supernatural Amanda Heckerling Episode: "After School Special"
Greek Alice Episode: "Isn't It Bro-mantic?"
2009–2017 The Vampire Diaries Caroline Forbes Main role
2010 Drop Dead Diva Jessica Orlando Episode: "Begin Again"
2012 Dating Rules from My Future Self Chloe Cunningham / Future Chloe Main role (season 2); also producer
2018 The Originals Caroline Forbes Recurring role (season 5)[19]
2019 The Orville Solana Kitan Episode: "Home"
2021–2022 Legacies Caroline Forbes Episode: "Salvatore: The Musical!" (voice-over)
Episode: "Just Don't Be A Stranger, Okay?" (Special Guest Star)
2021 Christmas in Tune Belle Television film
2022 Suitcase Killer: The Melanie McGuire Story Melanie McGuire Television film
As herself
Year Title Notes
2008 Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Background singer
2011 When I Was 17 Episode dated February 12, 2011
The Perfect Love Triangle: Vampires, Werewolves, Witches Video short
Myth & Mystery Video short
Howling at the Moon Video short
Her Own Worst Enemy Video short
2013 Big Morning Buzz Live Episode: "Candice Accola/Robin Thicke/Stevie J"
Whose Line Is It Anyway Episode: "Candice Accola"
2013–2014 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Episode #10.77, LL Cool J/Candice Accola
2014 Fashion Police Season 9, episode 12

Awards and nominations

Year Organization Category Work Result Ref.
2012 Teen Choice Awards Scene Stealer Female The Vampire Diaries Won [20]
2013 Scene Stealer Female Nominated [21]
2014 Scene Stealer Female Won [22]
2015 Choice TV Actress Fantasy/Sci-Fi Nominated [23]
Choice TV: Liplock (with Paul Wesley) Nominated
2016 Choice TV Actress Fantasy/Sci-Fi Nominated [24]
Choice TV: Liplock (with Paul Wesley) Nominated

References

  1. ^ a b c Crook, John (December 24, 2010). "Celebrity Scoop: Candice Accola". The Toronto Star. p. 191. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Ranchino, Cheryl (December 11, 2007). "A Rising Star". Southern Illinoisan. p. 30. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Boyar, Jay (March 2010). "Back to School". Orlando Magazine. Archived from the original on November 8, 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
  4. ^ "'The Vampire Diaries' cast off the hook". Los Angeles Times. October 2, 2009. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Walsh, Tara (April 10, 2020). "Candice Accola Was a Backup Singer for Hanna Montana Before The Vampire Diaries Fame". Spin1038. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  6. ^ "The Vampire Diaries – Candice Accola Flaunts Her Musical Chops on The Vampire Diaries". Wetpaint.com. February 24, 2011. Archived from the original on March 13, 2013. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
  7. ^ "Candice Accola Sings Eternal Flame by The Bangles on The Vampire Diaries". Teen.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
  8. ^ Deadgirl, archived from the original on December 6, 2017, retrieved May 15, 2017
  9. ^ "'Vampire Diaries,' 'Modern Family' Stars Join Alloy's 'Dating Rules' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. June 8, 2012. Archived from the original on October 10, 2012. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
  10. ^ "Candice Accola Lands a Web Series: Watch The Vampire Diaries Star in Dating Rules From My Future Self | Wetpaint". Wetpaint. June 10, 2012. Archived from the original on September 18, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
  11. ^ Chiu, Melody (June 21, 2013). "The Vampire Diaries's Candice Accola Is 'So Excited and Grateful' to Be Engaged". People. Archived from the original on October 27, 2014. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
  12. ^ Johnson, Zach (May 29, 2013). "Candice Accola Engaged to Joseph King: See Her Diamond Ring!". Us Weekly. Archived from the original on January 15, 2014. Retrieved May 4, 2014.
  13. ^ "Joe and Candice Accola Welcome Daughter Florence May". People Magazine. January 25, 2016. Archived from the original on May 30, 2016.
  14. ^ "Vampire Diaries' Candice Accola King Welcomes Second Child with Husband Joe King". PEOPLE.com. December 11, 2020.
  15. ^ Grebenyuk, Yana (May 24, 2022). "All the Signs Candice Accola and Joe King Were Headed for a Split After 7 Years of Marriage". Us Weekly. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  16. ^ Jackson, Dory (December 28, 2023). "A Vampire Diaries Love Match? Candice King Shares a Kiss with Originals Star Steven Krueger". People.com. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  17. ^ Grebenyuk, Yana (December 28, 2023). "The Vampire Diaries' Candice Accola Seemingly Confirms Romance With The Originals' Steven Krueger". USMagazine.com. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  18. ^ "Movies & TV. Pirate Camp (2007)". Amazon. Archived from the original on February 21, 2014. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
  19. ^ "The Originals: Candice King to Appear as TVD's Caroline in Season Premiere". TVLine. July 19, 2017. Archived from the original on July 21, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
  20. ^ "Teen Choice Awards 2012: Complete Winners List". MTV. July 22, 2012. Archived from the original on July 2, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
  21. ^ "2013 Teen Choice Awards: The Winners List". MTV. August 11, 2013. Archived from the original on March 30, 2014. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  22. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (August 10, 2014). "Teen Choice Awards: The Complete Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 2, 2016. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  23. ^ "2015 Teen Choice Award Winners – Full List". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. August 16, 2015. Archived from the original on January 10, 2016. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
  24. ^ Crist, Allison; Nordyke, Kimberly (July 31, 2016). "Teen Choice Awards: Complete Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 6, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2018.

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