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Erika Kirk Height, Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Children, Family, Biography

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Husband: Charlie Kirk
Marital Status: Widow
Age: 36 Years

Erika Kirk

Bio/Wiki
Birth NameErika Lane Frantzve
Profession(s)• Businesswoman
• Podcaster
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)5' 6" (167 cm)
Eye ColourLight Blue
Hair ColourPale Blonde
Career
AwardMiss Arizona USA (2012)
Personal Life
Date of Birth20 November 1988 (Sunday)
Age (as of 2024)36 Years
BirthplaceArizona, U.S.
Zodiac signScorpio
NationalityAmerican
HometownArizona, U.S.
SchoolNotre Dame Preparatory High School, Scottsdale, Arizona
College/University• Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
• Regis University, Denver, Colorado
• Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia
Educational Qualification(s)• Graduation ib Political Science and International Relations from Arizona State University
• Juris Master Degree and a Doctorate in Christian Leadership from Liberty University
ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Political InclinationRepublican Party [1]The Times of India
Social MediaInstagram
Facebook
YouTube
Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital StatusWidow
Affairs/BoyfriendsCharlie Kirk (political activist) (2019-2021)
Marriage Date8 May 2021
Erika Kirk with her husband on their wedding day
Family
Husband/SpouseCharlie Kirk (died in September 2025)
Erika Kirk with her husband and children
ChildrenSon- 1
Daughter- 1
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)$2 million (as of 2025)

Erika Kirk

Some Lesser-Known Facts About Erika Kirk

  • Her father’s family comes from Sweden.

  • Her mother’s family roots are Syrian, Lebanese, and Italian.

  • She grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona, in a Catholic family.

    A childhood picture of Erika Kirk

    A childhood picture of Erika Kirk

  • Erika Kirk was raised by her mother after her parents divorced.
  • As a child, her mother used to take Erika to soup kitchens to help.
  • When Erika Kirk was a teenager, she decided to contribute to her community and participated in various beauty pageants.
  • During her school days, she participated in various basketball and volleyball championships. She earned the Matt Arnold Sportsmanship and Teammate awards.
  • Later, during her college days, Erika Kirk represented Regis University’s women’s basketball team for two years.
  • In 2012, she won the Miss Arizona USA beauty pageant on her 23rd birthday.
  • That same year, Erika Kirk participated in the Miss USA beauty pageant and represented Arizona, but failed to achieve any place in the competition.

    Erika Kirk after winning the Miss Arizona USA beauty pageant in 2012

    Erika Kirk after winning the Miss Arizona USA beauty pageant in 2012

  • In 2006, she started a non-profit organisation titled Everyday Heroes Like You.
  • Once, during a media conversation, Erika Kirk described the organisation that honoured people who gave their time or money to help others. It worked with national programs to support local communities. She said,

    Promote and highlight the everyday heroes in our communities who have a philanthropic desire to truly make a difference in the lives of others.”

  • In 2019, she started her podcast Midweek Rise Up.

    Erika Kirk in a still from her podcast Midweek Rise Up

    Erika Kirk in a still from her podcast Midweek Rise Up

  • After that, Erika Kirk was appointed as the CEO of a clothing brand named Proclaim Streetwear.
  • She then started working for a ministry project titled Bible in 365.
  • In 2025, Erika Kirk joined the Corcoran Group as a real estate agent in New York City.
  • In 2019, she began dating Charlie Kirk, a political activist, in New York City. In December 2020, the couple got engaged.
  • After that, Charlie and Erika Kirk co-founded Turning Point USA, a group that promotes conservative politics in America.
  • They got married on 8 May 2021, and their group, Turning Point USA, paid for the wedding reception.
  • The event took place at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess hotel in the United States, on the group’s ninth anniversary.

    Erika Kirk and Charlie Kirk on their wedding day

    Erika Kirk and Charlie Kirk on their wedding day

  • After getting married, she began attending Charlie’s events regularly.

    Erika Kirk and Charlie Kirk speaking together at an event in Texas in 2025

    Erika Kirk and Charlie Kirk speaking together at an event in Texas in 2025

  • On 10 September 2025, Erika Kirk’s husband, Charlie Kirk, was killed when he was delivering a speech at Utah Valley University during his American Comeback tour.

  • After his death, she gave a speech at Turning Point USA headquarters and promised that she would continue his work.

  • On 18 September 2025, Erika Kirk was appointed as the new CEO of Turning Point USA.

    A memorial banner for Charlie Kirk was displayed on the side of the Heritage Foundation building, in Washington, D.C. U.S., on 20 September 2025

    A memorial banner for Charlie Kirk was displayed on the side of the Heritage Foundation building, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on 20 September 2025

  • On 21 September 2025, a religious prayer was conducted for Charlie at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.

  • American President Donald Trump and Vice President J. D. Vance were present at the event.

    Erika Kirk while hugging Donald Trump at the religious prayer for Charlie at State Farm Stadium in Arizona

    Erika Kirk while hugging Donald Trump at the religious prayer for Charlie at State Farm Stadium in Arizona

  • While speaking at the service, Erika Kirk publicly said that she forgave the killer of her husband.

  • On stage, while hugging Donald Trump, she made a ‘YO’ hand sign, which confused many people on social media.

    Erika Kirk while making a 'YO' hand gesture at Charlie Kirk's funeral service

    Erika Kirk while making a ‘YO’ hand gesture at Charlie Kirk’s funeral service

  • She said that she wears the pendant of St. Michael, stained with blood, that her husband, Charlie, was wearing when he was shot.

  • She remembered that the night before the 10 September shooting, Erika and Charlie had dinner with a friend (faith leader) in Phoenix. The couple visited him to pray for Charlie’s upcoming tour at 20 college campuses.

  • Erika said that she and her friend were worried about Kirk’s safety, as many divided and hostile people often attend his college events.

  • She shared that Kirk had received many death threats in the past year and had been travelling with security for several months.

  • At dinner, Erika requested her husband to wear a bulletproof vest for his future events. However, Charlie Kirk refused.

  • The friend advised him to stand behind bulletproof glass while delivering speeches, but Charlie said he trusted his security team and that extra security would be installed at the Utah Valley University event.

  • She shared that she still could not wash the towels her husband used during his last shower.

  • Donald Trump has known Erika since 2012, when she won the Miss Arizona beauty pageant.

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