Joey King Addresses Plastic Surgery Rumors Following Met Gala Appearance
Actor Joey King, 27, has directly answered internet speculation regarding a potential facelift after walking the red carpet at fashion’s biggest night, according to the Daily Mail. King denied undergoing any surgical procedures for the event, telling host Owen Thiele on the Sept. 11 episode of the “In Your Dreams” podcast, “I didn’t get a facelift. I’m glad we’re talking about this. I didn’t do anything with my face!”
How Joey King Prepared for Fashion’s Biggest Night
According to the Daily Mail, King explained that her altered appearance on the red carpet was the result of intense physical preparation rather than cosmetic surgery. The actor detailed a routine undertaken in the days leading up to the gala, which included getting a spray tan, receiving a lymphatic massage for her body and face, and undergoing a facial treatment.
King also turned to a wellness reset following a bachelorette party the weekend before the event. “What happened was I was at a bachelorette party the weekend before and I was looking swollen and I was drinking a lot,” King told Thiele on the podcast. “I looked busted. And I was like, ‘I gotta do a reset. I’m going to do a 24-hour fast.'”
The Daily Mail noted that the star also engaged in a 36-hour fast consisting of “no food, nothing but water,” a method King explicitly stated she does not recommend or promote to others.
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Speaking on the “In Your Dreams” podcast, as cited by the Daily Mail, King reflected on the collective effort behind her look. “We did everything we could to look fantastic on the red carpet, and you know what? It worked. For all of you thought I had taken plastic surgery, but I didn’t,” King stated.
By breaking down her preparation—from spray tans and specialized massages to controversial fasting methods—King pushed back against persistent internet rumors while cautioning fans against adopting extreme dietary habits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Joey King get a facelift?
No. According to statements made on the “In Your Dreams” podcast and reported by the Daily Mail, Joey King denied undergoing a facelift or any other plastic surgery prior to the Met Gala.
Why did people think Joey King had plastic surgery?
Internet users speculated about cosmetic procedures after noticing a distinct change in King’s appearance on the red carpet following a weekend of intense physical preparation and recovery.
What did Joey King do to prepare for the Met Gala?
According to the Daily Mail, King received a spray tan, a lymphatic massage for her face and body, a facial treatment, and underwent a temporary fasting period to reduce swelling from a previous bachelorette party.
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