Candice King Dazzles at We Were Liars Premiere

Tribeca Red Carpet Debut

Candice King gave followers an insider’s look at her red-carpet transformation ahead of the Tribeca Film Festival screening of the Prime Video thriller We Were Liars. On Instagram, she wrote, “POV: You attended the premiere for #WeWereLiars at the Tribeca Film Festival. 🤩 Swipe for exclusive photos from Candice King as she prepared for her exciting return to television.” Photographer and longtime friend Catherine Powell captured the actress in a classic silhouette, while hairstylist Ben Skervin sculpted soft waves and makeup artist Robert Sesnek added a subtle, dewy glow. Stylist Tara Swennen finalized the look with tailored layers, setting the tone for King’s first major series event since 2017.

Return To Television With Prime Video

After spending eight seasons as Caroline Forbes on The Vampire Diaries, King steps into a new lead role when We Were Liars arrives June 18 on Prime Video. The series adapts the bestselling novel about a wealthy family’s hidden secrets on a private island. In her Instagram caption, the actress reminded fans to “Catch We Were Liars on Prime Video June 18,” underscoring her shift from supernatural drama to high-stakes mystery. Early reviews praise the ensemble cast, and King’s social media followers have flooded the post with heart-eye emojis and comments like “Can’t wait!”

Behind The Scenes With Her Glam Team

King didn’t stop at carpet snapshots. In a follow-up post, she shared candid shots of her glam squad at work. “It takes a village (and a good martini 😉)! Thank you to this incredible village who got me ready to celebrate the premiere of @wewereliarsonprime 🍋 Dream glam team @robertsesnek @benskervin. My North Star @k__rho. Styling by @taraswennen @wynnewatts. Ultimate photographer (and friend) @catherinepowell. And my delicious @secondsipgin martini that let mama relax and still be able to walk the carpet in heels 😜✨” she wrote. Those behind-the-scenes glimpses highlight the careful coordination needed for a flawless red-carpet moment, from the first brushstroke of foundation to the final sip of gin.

Career Highlights

Born Candice Accola on May 13, 1987, in Houston, Texas, King made her film debut in Deadgirl (2008) before landing her breakout television role in The Vampire Diaries (2009–2017). As Caroline Forbes, she earned a Saturn Award nomination and a devoted fanbase. Her résumé also includes appearances on The Originals, feature films, and hosting duties for Freeform’s Together Worthy. Off-screen, she married musician Joe King in 2014, and the couple shares two daughters. King has balanced motherhood with acting, often sharing personal stories and style posts on Instagram. Her return in We Were Liars marks a new chapter—one that fans can preview now in her exclusive Tribeca snapshots.

Fans can scroll through King’s carousel of images for every angle of her evening—from the buzz backstage to the moment she stepped under the festival lights. As June 18 approaches, her posts serve as both a style guide and a countdown to the next time she’ll command the screen in Prime Video’s latest mystery saga.

King’s Tribeca appearance proved that even after a decade in the business, she remains a master of reinvention, turning every red-carpet step into a moment worth revisiting on her feed.

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