Meghan King is an American reality television personality and model. She was a main cast member on the Bravo series The Real Housewives of Orange County (2015–2017) for three seasons, and has subsequently appeared as a guest.[1]
Early in her career, King worked as a model in Milan, Italy and in the U.S., saying: "I modeled shortly in Milan, and I hated it. And I didn't speak the language, there weren't smartphones, and I was alone."[3] She worked for fashion brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch and Americana, and appeared in Cosmopolitan magazine.[4][5][6] King left modeling to focus on her studies at the University of Mississippi.[7] She has since returned to modeling, and in 2017 she walked the runway at Sha Ali Ahmad's fashion show,[8] and graced the magazine covers of Pump Lifestyle,[9]GEV Magazine[10] and Latina.[11][12] Prior to moving to California, King worked as a sales representative for a pathology software firm.[2]
In January 2024, King joined real estate company Dielmann Sotheby's Realty as a real estate advisor in Ladue, Missouri.[13]
Television
She made her first appearance in the workplace reality series Resale Royalty (2013), appearing in all ten episodes. King was one of the team members working at a fashion resale boutique.[14] The series was produced by fashion designer Rachel Zoe's production company Rachel Zoe Productions.[15] Her engagement to Jim Edmonds and search for a wedding dress was documented in an episode of the TLC series, Say Yes to the Dress, which aired aired on October 24, 2014.[16][17][18]
In 2015, Bravo announced that King would join the main cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County for the show's tenth season.[19] She reprised the role in the show's eleventh and twelfth seasons.[20][21] She appeared in a guest role for the fourteenth season, which aired in 2019. During the show, King's storyline focused on her family life as a new mother, as well as remodeling her home in Newport Beach.[22] In 2020, she was a presenter at the second annual iHeartRadio Podcast Awards.[23]
Business ventures
In 2019, King launched a podcast, Intimate Knowledge with Meghan King, which focuses on dating, love and life.[24] She hosted the podcast for four years, with the last episode being released on May 22, 2023.[25]
She has gained a large social media following and endorses products such as beauty and wellness products on Instagram.[26] She has done brand collaborations with Amazon and Stanley.[22]
In 2015, King and her former stepdaughter, Lauren Edmonds teamed up with Mother Trucker & Co, and launched a line of hats called Hashtag Hats.[27] In July 2017, King and home fragrance and personal care company K. Hall Studio created a collection of fragrant candles, fragrances and home and beauty products.[28][29] In August 2024, she teamed up with clothing company SewSewYou to create an activewear collection called Harty Collection.[30] The line includes leggings, hoodies, joggers and sports bras, and was priced between $45 and $68.[31] The proceeds of the activewear collection will go toward her son's care amid his health diagnosis.[32]
Philanthropy
King has supported numerous charitable organizations such as GLAAD, Fight Colorectal Cancer and The By Grace Foundation.[22] She has been a mentor for young women in business with The Boys and Girls Club, and launched and hosted women’s retreats with Gaia Haven Wellness.[22]
In 2015, King and her former stepdaughter Lauren designed a hat, and hundred percent of the proceeds went to Fight Colorectal Cancer.[27] On March 16, 2026, King was a speaker at congressional office Rayburn House Office Building in Capitol Hill with Fight Colorectal Cancer.[33] She advocates screenings for colorectal cancer and "a passage of legislation to boost Medicare coverage for colonoscopies," according to The Washington Post.[33] Also in 2016, she received Fight Colorectal Cancer organization's Shining Star Award at their annual awards ceremony.[34] The award is given to public figures, who raise awareness and bring attention to colorectal cancer.[34]
After visiting South Africa, King began working with a loungewear brand called LULUSIMONSTUDIO, which is founded by women.[35] She designed a clothing line called The LULUSIMONSTUDIO x Meghan King Capsule Collection, with all of the proceeds being donated to The By Grace Foundation, which helps South African women.[35][36] In October 2021, she appeared in South African Glamour to discuss her charity work and said: "When I heard about The By Grace Foundation, I immediately knew we’d be a perfect fit. Educating and empowering women who may not otherwise have the opportunity to provide for the family is so important to me."[35]
Personal life
King married Brad McDill in July 2007. They divorced in November 2011.[37]
In October 2021, King married lawyer Cuffe Biden Owens, son of Valerie Biden Owens and nephew of President Joe Biden.[40][44] They separated in December 2021. In March 2022, King stated that she planned to annul the marriage.[45] The marriage was annulled by July 2022.[46]
