Candice King and Steven Krueger are married now! The Vampire Diaries and The Originals stars tied the knot in an intimate, “elopement-style” ceremony in Nashville on February 28, 2026. The wedding took place at The Chapel at High Point Farm with only 15 guests in attendance, including Candice’s two daughters and Steven’s nieces. The pair initially planned a larger wedding for fall 2026 but moved the date up after discovering they were expecting a baby boy, due in May 2026. Notably, this is the actress’ second marriage, after her split from Joe King. Amid her new beginnings, here’s a look at her past relationship with him.
Who is Joe King, Candice King’s first husband?
Joe King (real name Joseph Aaron King) is an American musician and songwriter best known as the guitarist, backing vocalist, and co-founder of the rock band, The Fray. Born on May 25, 1980, he is 45 years old as of April 2026. Joe formed The Fray in 2002 alongside his former schoolmate, Isaac Slade in Denver, Colorado. While working as an auto damage appraiser before the band’s success, he contributed significantly to their rise. He was a key figure behind the creation of the band’s debut album, How to Save a Life (2005), which achieved international acclaim.
