How The Princess Star Joey King Made the First Move on Fiancé Steven Piet

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She has been busy on the promotional trail for her new movie The Princess, which premiered on Hulu on Friday, July 1.

During her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live last week, Joey King talked about her new projects and shared a few details about her engagement to director Steven Piet.

Joey King arrives at Jimmy Kimmel Live studios to promote her new Hulu movie The Princess on June 27, 2022Joey King arrives at Jimmy Kimmel Live studios to promote her new Hulu movie The Princess on June 27, 2022 (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)

“I can’t stop staring at [my ring]. It’s so pretty,” she told guest host Chelsea Handler.

“He proposed on our three-year anniversary, which was February 2. February 2, 2022, 2/2/22, which was pretty cool. I get so giddy when I think about it. I start crying when I think about our wedding. I’m so happy.”

The 22-year-old actress also revealed that she made the first move on her fiancé, Steven Piet, whom she met on the set of the Hulu true-crime drama series, The Act.

Joey King met Steven Piet while starring as Gypsy Blanchard in the American true crime drama limited series The ActJoey King met Steven Piet while starring as Gypsy Blanchard in the American true crime drama limited series The Act (Credit: Hulu)

Piet directed episodes five and eight of the series, in which King starred as Gypsy Blanchard.

How Did Joey King Meet Steven Piet?

“[My fiance’s] name is Steven Piet. You mentioned The Act. That’s how we met, he was a director on The Act. And I pursued him. I waited until the end of shooting to ask him out, but to my delight, he was interested as well. And now we’re getting married.”

Joey King reveals making the first move on her future husband Steven Piet on the set of The ActJoey King reveals making the first move on her future husband Steven Piet on the set of The Act (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)

The Kissing Booth star looked fierce during her interview as she donned a black snake-print sleeveless dress from the Greek fashion brand Milkwhite.

Highlighting her cleavage and toned curves, the dress features a bustier bodice with a boob-baring sweetheart neckline, thick shoulder straps, and a flattering form-fitting silhouette.

She added a translucent green crystal chain halter-top from Akira over her dress, adding an interesting element to the look.

Joey King shows off her toned curves in Milkwhite's snake-print dress with an Akira crystal chain topJoey King shows off her toned curves in Milkwhite’s snake-print dress with an Akira crystal chain top (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)

Styled by Just Jared founder Jared Eng, the Ramona and Beezus star accessorized her look with a Cathy Waterman crown ring, a Le Vian sparkly ring, and a pair of Emanuele Bicocchi “Serpens” chain earrings.

Hairstylist Matthew Collins gave the actress a high retro ponytail, while makeup artist Allan Avendaño glammed her up with subtle smokey eyeshadow, winged eyeliner, bushy brows, pink blush, and matching matte pink lip color.

Joey King styles her tresses in a retro ponytail and wears subtle smokey eyeshadow and pink lipstickJoey King styles her tresses in a retro ponytail and wears subtle smokey eyeshadow and pink lipstick (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)

Boosting her 5’3″ height (163 cm) were Naked Wolfe’s “Jingle Black” chunky sandals. Her boyfriend, Steven Piet, is much taller and is believed to be around 6’0″ (183 cm).

Born on May 22, 1991, Steven Piet is 8 years older than his girlfriend, who was born on July 30, 1999.

Joey King met her much taller boyfriend Steven Piet when he directed two episodes of The ActJoey King met her much taller boyfriend Steven Piet when he directed two episodes of The Act (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

They boast 2-inch-thick platforms, 5-inch chunky squared heels, square toes, padded leather straps, and the signature Wolfe head branding.

Joey King elevates her height with Naked Wolfe's Jingle Black chunky sandalsJoey King elevates her height with Naked Wolfe’s Jingle Black chunky sandals (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)

Joey King stars as the titular character in The Princess. The Le-Van Kiet-directed period action thriller isn’t your typical princess movie.

King plays the role of a headstrong princess who finds herself betrothed to a cruel sociopath named Julius, played by Dominic Cooper.

When she refuses to accept the marriage, she gets locked away in a tower, and Julius overthrows her father and takes his throne. This leaves the sword-yielding princess no choice but to “protect her family and save the kingdom.”

Joey King stars as the titular character in the Hulu movie, The PrincessJoey King stars as the titular character in the Hulu movie, The Princess (Credit: 20th Century Studios / YouTube)

Just recently, Jacob Elordi’s ex took to TikTok to honor her future husband, Steven. She posted a video montage showing “how wonderful life is” with him and wrote in the caption: “This is my fiancé, Steven. I love him with my whole heart, and I wanted to show him off a lil.”