Former Young and Restless Star Hunter King Announces Engagement - Get All the Details!

Former Young and Restless star Hunter King has captured the hearts of fans once again with the delightful announcement of her engagement to filmmaker Chris Copier. Known for her memorable role as Summer Newman on the long-running soap opera from 2012 to 2022, King remains a favorite in the entertainment industry. Her successful transition between television and film keeps fans engaged and eager for more.

King shared the exciting news with a heartfelt video on her Instagram. In the clip, she joyfully exclaimed, “Best day of my life🤍 @chriscope88 I can’t wait to marry your ass💍.” The video features the couple enjoying a sun-soaked beach day with their three dogs while the catchy tune “Simply the Best” by The Hound + The Fox plays in the background. This charming snapshot of their life together has truly won over fans, many of whom have followed King’s journey since her debut on the soap opera.

Support from Co-Stars

King's engagement has sparked an outpouring of congratulations from her former Young and Restless co-stars. Notable remarks came from Courtney Hope, who played her on-screen rival Sally Spectra, with an enthusiastic “Ahhh yayy!! 😍 congrats!! ❤️” Meanwhile, Melissa Claire Egan, known for her role as Chelsea Lawson, shared her excitement, saying, “Yayayayyyyyy!!! Congrats love, so happy for youuuu🥹💕💕💕.”

Fans can also sense the genuine warm camaraderie among the cast through Lyndsy Fonseca's (ex-Colleen Carlton) exuberant response: “What OMG OMG OMG YES!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙌🙌🙌” and Melissa Ordway (Abby Newman-Abbott) chiming in with, “Omg!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.” Their heartfelt reactions underline the supportive relationships that blossom beyond the set, creating a bond that fans adore.

Family Excitement

The excitement surrounding King’s engagement extends to her personal life as well. Her real-life sister, actress Joey King, celebrated the happy news by writing, “WOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!! I’m so happy for you guys. The sweetest most wonderful news🥹🥹🥹.” This joyful response highlights the strong bond the sisters share, endearing King even more to her followers.

Linsey Godfrey, known for her role as Sarah Horton Kiriakis on Days of Our Lives, also extended her congratulations, saying, “Congratulations beautiful ❤️ so happy for you.” The warm responses from both family and friends illustrate how Hunter King’s engagement resonates with those closest to her, amplifying the happiness surrounding this special milestone.

King's Ongoing Career

Since departing from Young and Restless, King has kept herself incredibly busy with a variety of roles that showcase her diverse talent. Notably, she starred as Addy in the TV movie Hidden Gems, a romantic comedy that has received positive reviews, and took on the lead role of Nikki Sullivan in Nikki & Nora: Sister Sleuths, which features a unique blend of crime-solving and humor.

King also appeared as Cecily in the holiday film A Royal Corgi Christmas, which delighted audiences during the festive season. Fans can catch her in titled roles such as Danielle Turner in Two Scoops of Italy and Jael Jones in the film Give Me Your Eyes. Additionally, her voice can be heard in the animated series Hamster & Gretel. Such an impressive range of projects underscores King's commitment to her craft and her eagerness to explore new creative avenues.

A Bright Future Ahead

As Hunter King embarks on this exciting new chapter in her life, fans cheer for her engagement and her ongoing success in the entertainment world. With a bright future ahead, it will be thrilling to see what both her personal and professional lives hold for this talented actress. Here’s to love, happiness, and the many adventures that await!