Candice Accola: Net Worth and Career Achievements
Net Worth and Salary: Candice Accola, also known as Candice King, is an accomplished American actress, singer, and songwriter with a net worth of $4 million dollars. Born in Houston, Texas, in May 1987, Candice is most renowned for her role as Caroline Forbes on The CW's hit series The Vampire Diaries.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Candice Rene Accola launched her entertainment career with her independently released debut studio album, It's Always the Innocent Ones, in 2006. The album gained traction when it was re-released in Japan in 2008, leading to notable success. In her early career, she gained exposure by touring as a backup singer for Miley Cyrus and showcased her musical talents by performing a song in The Vampire Diaries.
Transition to Acting
Candice Accola's acting debut was in the 2007 film Pirate Camp. She subsequently appeared in a variety of popular TV series, including How I Met Your Mother, Supernatural, Greek, and Drop Dead Diva. Her film credits include roles in Juno, On the Doll, X's & O's, Deadgirl, Love Hurts, Kingshighway, and The Truth About Angels.
The Vampire Diaries and Awards
Accola's breakout role was as Caroline Forbes on The Vampire Diaries, where she was a staple of the cast from 2009 to 2017. Her compelling performance earned her a Teen Choice Award in 2012 for Choice TV: Female Scene Stealer. She also starred in the 2012 series, Dating Rules from My Future Self, as Chloe Cunningham.
Personal Life and Advocacy
In addition to her entertainment career, Candice is an advocate for the It Gets Better Project, supporting LGBTQ+ youth. She got engaged to Joe King of the band The Fray in 2013, and they married in 2014. The couple welcomed their first daughter in January 2016.
