Setting the Record Straight

Actress Joey King has officially responded to persistent online rumors claiming that she underwent plastic surgery ahead of her appearance at the Met Gala this past May. During a recent interview on Owen Thiele’s In Your Dreams podcast, the 27-year-old star firmly denied the allegations.

“I didn’t get a facelift,” King stated during the September 11 episode. “I’m glad we’re talking about this. I just want to let you know, I didn’t get work done, I didn’t get a facelift.”


The Reality Behind the Red Carpet Look

Rather than surgical intervention, the Practical Magic 2 actress explained that her Met Gala transformation was the result of a series of specific beauty and wellness routines. King detailed the steps she took to prepare for her second consecutive walk up the stairs of the Metropolitan Museum of Art:

  • Spray Tanning: A professional application to achieve a glow.
  • Fasting: King admitted to a 36-hour water fast, though she noted, “I don’t promote that.” She explained it was intended as a "reset" for her body.
  • Lymphatic Care: She underwent a lymphatic massage and a facial the day before the event, followed by an additional face massage on the morning of the gala.

“We were doing everything we could to look amazing on the carpet, and guess what, it worked because everybody thought I had plastic surgery,” she joked.


Professional Context and Project Updates

King’s recent high-profile appearances, including her standout Miu Miu gown at the Met Gala and her look at the August 26 London premiere of Practical Magic 2, have kept her in the spotlight. Regarding the highly anticipated sequel, King recently spoke about her positive interaction with Evan Rachel Wood, following reports regarding the casting choices for the film.

King expressed her deep admiration for Wood, stating, “I feel so grateful to be able to play Kylie at this age but I love Evan so much and I’m so appreciative of her kind words.” For her part, director Susanne Bier has previously noted that the decision to recast was strictly driven by the need to portray characters at a specific age group shortly after college graduation.