If you’ve been scrolling through Instagram or caught even a single episode of The Traitors or Dancing with the Stars recently, you probably know Dylan Efron. He’s the guy who somehow managed to step out of his brother Zac’s massive shadow and become a reality TV powerhouse in his own right. But while Dylan’s face is everywhere, there’s a name that pops up in every Google search that remains a total enigma to most fans: Courtney King.
Honestly, the internet is kind of a mess when it comes to her. If you search the name, you’re just as likely to find a retired bikini Olympian as you are the woman actually holding down the fort for the Efron family. It's confusing.
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The Mystery of the "Other" Courtney King
Let’s clear this up immediately because it’s the biggest point of confusion. There is a very famous Courtney King who won the 2016 Bikini Olympia and is married to bodybuilding legend Chris Bumstead. That is not the Courtney King dating Dylan Efron.
The Courtney King we’re talking about doesn’t spend her days in a gym posing for millions of followers. In fact, she’s barely on the internet at all. Dylan has mentioned in interviews—specifically on The Viall Files—that his Courtney works a standard 40-hour-a-week job and stays off social media. She’s essentially a "normie," and that seems to be exactly why their relationship has lasted for over a decade.
A Love Story That Started in Arroyo Grande
They aren't some "met at a Hollywood party" couple. They’re high school sweethearts from San Luis Obispo County. They both went to Arroyo Grande High School.
Think about that for a second. Dylan has watched his brother Zac go through the highest highs and lowest lows of global superstardom, yet he managed to keep his own heart anchored to the same girl he knew before the red carpets. They’ve been together since at least 2016—though if you look at the "tbt" tags on Dylan's old posts, it’s clear they go back much further.
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In late 2025, things got a little rocky—or at least "trying," as Dylan put it. When he joined Dancing with the Stars Season 34, the schedule was brutal. Five hours of rehearsals every single day. His body was wrecked. His brain, in his own words, was "mush."
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To make it work, Dylan actually moved out of their shared home in Manhattan Beach and into a place closer to the studio. That’s usually the kiss of death for celebrity couples, right? The tabloids started circling. But Courtney was actually the one who pushed him into the spotlight in the first place. She’s a massive reality TV fan. She’s the reason he even knew about The Viall Files or had the strategy to win The Traitors.
While he was sweating it out on the dance floor with Daniella Karagach, Courtney was the one backstage. She was spotted at the finale in November 2025, looking every bit the supportive partner, even though she hates being on camera.
Are They Getting Married?
This is what everyone wants to know. In March 2025, Dylan was asked point-blank about an engagement. His response? "She knows the answer. We’re working on it."
He’s 33. She’s roughly the same age. They just moved in together into a bigger spot to give themselves some breathing room. Dylan has been very vocal about wanting kids, especially after seeing his younger half-siblings, Olivia and Henry, grow up. He wants that for himself. But Courtney isn't "putting a deadline" on him.
It’s refreshing, really. In a world of 72-day marriages and staged PR romances, these two are just... normal. They fight over which audiobook to listen to before bed. They go rock climbing in Joshua Tree. She’s a "trooper" who can keep up with his insane outdoor lifestyle, and he’s a guy who clearly values her independence.
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What You Can Learn from Their Relationship
If you’re looking for the "secret sauce" here, it seems to be the balance of public and private. Dylan handles the cameras; Courtney handles the real world.
Key Takeaways from the Efron-King Playbook:
- Privacy is a choice: You don't have to post your partner to prove you love them. Courtney’s inactive Instagram (she hasn't posted since 2019) is a power move.
- Shared interests matter: Whether it’s watching Survivor or hiking in Hawaii, they actually like doing the same stuff.
- Support goes both ways: She encouraged his career jump into reality TV, and he respects her 9-to-5 boundaries.
If you’re trying to keep up with them, don't bother looking for Courtney's TikTok—she doesn't have one. Just keep an eye on Dylan’s "photo dumps." Every now and then, you’ll see a grainy shot of a girl climbing a rock or sitting on a boat. That’s her. The real Courtney King.
To stay updated on Dylan’s latest projects, you can follow his production work or catch his travel series, but don't expect a wedding livestream anytime soon. They’re doing things on their own clock.