Joey King Claps Back: Responds to Jacob Elordi’s ‘Unfortunate’ Criticism of ‘The Kissing Booth’ Trilogy on Netflix
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The Kissing Booth star Jacob Elordi criticized the movie co-starring Joey King, and the latter has slammed his remarks. The Kissing Booth movies have been favorites for many, holding a special place in the hearts of both the audience and the cast. However, it seems that Jacob Elordi doesn’t have anything positive to say about the movies.
Read on to learn more about Kissing Booth star Jacob Elordi criticizing the movie with co-star Joey King, and the latter slamming his remarks.
A little about the Kissing Booth movies
The Kissing Booth film series has been widely appreciated. The movies explore a forbidden romance concept and feature casts such as Jacob Elordi, Joey King, Taylor Zakhar Perez, and other stars. Overall, the movies in the series have been quite amazing.
While the cast of The Kissing Booth movies has been happy working on the films, the recent criticism from one of its cast members has created a buzz on social media. In fact, other cast members had to even respond to the criticism of the movie that holds a special place in many of their hearts.
Jacob Elordi criticizes The Kissing Booth movies
While Jacob Elordi and Joey King not only shared an on-screen romance for The Kissing Booth movies but also saw the movie pave the way for the duo’s off-screen blooming love. However, that didn’t last long, and they eventually parted ways.
Joey King reacts to Jacob Elordi's ‘Kissing Booth’ criticism:
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) December 4, 2023
“I think it’s unfortunate anyone would feel that way. I had a great time making those movies no matter what anyone says.” pic.twitter.com/PC6x9NgOIA
Meanwhile, after all of that, Jacob Elordi even went on to criticize The Kissing Booth movies. Regarding it, he said to GQ’s Men Of The Year, “I didn’t want to make those movies before I made those movies. Those movies are ridiculous. They’re not universal. They’re an escape.”
Joey King slams his former co-star Jacob Elordi’s criticism of Kissing Booth movies
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Though Jacob Elordi may not have found The Kissing Booth movies good enough for him, other cast members, including Joey King, don’t agree with what Jacob had said.
Joey King, speaking to Variety during the Balenciaga show, commented on the movie, saying, “I think it’s unfortunate anyone would feel that way.” She added, “I had a great time making those movies, no matter what anyone says.”
Meanwhile, another cast member of the movie, Taylor Zakhar Perez, also referred to Elordi’s comment as “shameful.”
When did Jacob say he didn’t have a good time filming it?? He didn’t lie about the movies being “terrible” though.
— RIHANAT IDAMU ADUGBO🫶🏾 (@Rihanatsona) December 4, 2023
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