Jaime King's never-ending troubles: Breaks silence on eviction and custody loss
Jaime King, 45, is currently facing a series of challenges as she navigates both a custody battle and legal issues with her former landlord.
The actress, best known for her role in Heart of Dixie, has been granted only supervised visits with her two children—James, 11, and Leo, 9—after a judge ruled that her ex-husband, Kyle Newman, will have sole physical custody of the boys. King's custody agreement was significantly altered after she failed to complete a six-month drug and alcohol rehabilitation program and other required counseling courses. King's custody arrangement had been in flux following Newman's claims that he found her 'strung out' and 'drunk' while watching their sons.
Amidst this personal turmoil, King is also embroiled in a legal dispute with her landlord, Sheila Irani. According to court documents, King owes approximately $42,580 in back rent for her Los Angeles property, which she had been leasing since April 2023. Irani claims King stopped paying rent in January 2024 and was eventually locked out of the property after failing to meet her financial obligations. In response, King told Us Weekly, 'The situation with my landlord was resolved privately. It's disappointing—but not surprising—to see someone try to exploit this moment for attention. I am currently focused on what matters most: my children.'
Despite these allegations, King's attorney has denied any malicious intent, asserting that the actress had been making efforts to pay off the arrears but was hindered by unforeseen circumstances. King's legal team explained, 'King has attempted to raise the funds for the back due rent, but claims unavoidable hardship due to the L.A. wildfires and distracted by active litigation.' They also emphasized that she had 'expressed to [Irani] multiple times that she desires to pay the past due rent and vacate the premises prior to the end of the lease.'
Though King and Irani eventually reached a settlement, King will still be required to pay additional costs for each day she remains in the property past the agreed-upon move-out date. Despite the financial strain and ongoing challenges, King remains focused on her children, reiterating, 'I am currently focused on what matters most: my children.'
This tumultuous period marks a series of unfortunate events for King, who continues to face both personal and financial difficulties while trying to regain stability in her life.
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