Who Is Mia Scholink? 'The Kissing Booth' Star Joel Courtney Knew His Wife Was 'The One'

"The Kissing Booth" actor Joel Courtney is happily married to California model Mia Scholink. His wife was once his childhood friend, and the two reconnected and fell in love in 2015.

It isn't only in Hollywood rom-coms that a guy knows the girl is "The One." "The Kissing Booth" heartthrob Joel Courtney is living his adorable romance with the girl who was his childhood friend and who is now the love of his life.

Meet Mia Scholink, Joel Courtney's wife and the woman who had him bagged by the time she was out of diapers. Scholink is a beauty; no wonder she is a model. Courtney and Scholink are as picture-perfect a couple as you wish, and so is their sweet love story.

The entire teenage world fell in love with Joel Courtney, and so did Mia Scholink. Born in Monterey, California, in January 1996, Courtney was raised in Moscow, Idaho, and traveled to Los Angeles at the age of 14, hoping to land a role in a commercial.

He was cast in the 2011 Steven Spielberg production of J.J. Abrams' "Super 8." It was the beginning of an impressive career that would soon see him become a teen idol after he was cast in Netflix's "Kissing Booth," a teen rom-com film series in which he co-starred with Jacob Elordi.

Since then, he has starred in 14 films and guested on several TV shows. Courtney's latest project, "The Jesus Revolution," in which he worked alongside Jonathan Roumie, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, and Kelsey Grammer, is scheduled for release in February 2023.

But all his millions of teen fans were doomed to disappointment when he married Mia Scholink on September 27, 2020, at the age of 24. Courtney is living a love story to rival anything Hollywood screenwriters could dream up.

Joel Courtney Knew His Future Wife, Mia Scholink, from an Early Age

To be fair, no one else had a chance. Courtney and Scholink's parents were friends, so they grew up together as children and teenagers. Courtney

:

"They met through church, and by the time Mia and I were born, we hung out for three or four years running around in diapers and playdates -- not just us, but our siblings. There are multiple photos where all five of the Scholink kids and all four of the Courtney kids are sitting around a table."

Courtney and Scholink lost touch for a while. He was building a Hollywood career, and she was earning a Bachelor of Science at the University of Arizona. They reconnected in 2015, and two years later, their friendship crossed the line into romance, and they started dating.

There Was a Clear Sign That Mia 'Was the One' for Joel

In 2018, they broke up but couldn't stay apart, and in 2019 they were back together again. On February 14, 2020, Courtney proposed to Scholink, and she said, "Yes!" For the two, the way their relationship developed was "a clear sign" that they were meant for each other. Courtney was unequivocal:

"I knew she was the one."

The couple wasn't interested in a long engagement; after all, they had known each other all their lives. So on September 27, 2020, they tied the knot in Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by their closest friends and family.

Despite the COVID pandemic, the couple had a dream wedding with all precautions in place. Courtney admitted that watching Scholink walking down the aisle in her wedding dress was one of the most emotional moments of his life. He confessed:

"My chin was trembling and I had tears in my eyes. It was everything I could do to keep them from pouring down my face. I have never experienced such joy."

Scholink wore a stunningly simple satin sheath with a lace overlay by Demetrios Bridal. Courtney was dashingly handsome in an elegant Emporio Armani black wool suit with satin trim and collar. The honeymoon was spent in the Florida Keys.

Courtney and Scholink grew their family by adopting a rescue pup.

Joel and Mia Recently Moved to Tennessee and Started a New Life in Their Own House

The couple recently moved from Arizona to Tennessee, where they purchased a lovely 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 4000-square feet house with a backyard. They decided to move to Tennessee when property prices in Arizona spiked.

Scholink and Courtney felt that Phoenix was becoming too big and hectic for them. They wanted a quieter life, and they found it in Tennessee. Courtney is a hands-on DIY handyman and is busy painting the house, while Scholink has many decorating projects.

The only difficulty, Scholink confessed, is that she is not used to the cold in Tennessee and admits that it was more convenient in Arizona, where they could walk to the mall or the movie theater. In contrast, in Tennessee, they have to drive to Nashville.

Scholink's sister lives nearby, and her parents are also considering moving to Tennessee. Meanwhile, Courtney and Scholink grew their family by adopting a rescue pup. Their fur baby is called Rip and is ten months old.

He weighs a hefty 95 pounds and isn't fully grown yet. The couple thought Rip was a Beagle, but as it turns out, he is a St.Bernards mix, so the family is growing in a big way. The two seem to be delighted with their lives and each other and often dedicate loving messages to the other on Instagram.