Overview

• King announced in February that she will not return as Leslie Bennett when Euphoria Season 3 resumes production without her involvement.
• An Instagram video showing King in scrubs and gloves cleaning at Blue Tree Cafe—her vegan soul food restaurant co-owned with her mother—has drawn widespread attention.
• The clip’s caption “A job is a job” reignited discussions about unstable acting incomes and led supporters to set up a GoFundMe for the struggling cafe.
• King had previously revealed rent difficulties during Euphoria’s multi-year hiatus caused by 2023 strikes and on-set challenges, illustrating the toll of industry delays.
• Her shift from a high-profile HBO role to restaurateur reflects a growing trend of performers turning to side ventures for financial stability.