Erika Kirk
Erika Kirk | |
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| Born | Erika Lane Frantzve November 20, 1988 Arizona, U.S. |
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| Title | Miss Arizona USA (2012) |
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| Children | 2 |
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| Major competition(s) | Miss USA 2012 (unplaced) |
Erika Lane Kirk (née Frantzve; born November 20, 1988) is an American businesswoman and podcaster who has been the CEO of Turning Point USA since 2025.[1]
Kirk won Miss Arizona USA in 2012 and represented Arizona in Miss USA 2012.[2] She founded Everyday Heroes Like You, a nonprofit supporting charities. She is also the host of the Midweek Rise Up podcast. She also works as a real estate agent at the Corcoran Group in New York City.[3]
Kirk was raised in Scottsdale, Arizona.[4] She studied at Arizona State University, where she studied political science and international relations.
Kirk was married to conservative commentator Charlie Kirk and they had two children. They were married from 2021 until his assassination on September 10, 2025.[5] After her husband's death, Kirk became known for her public speeches about Kirk and for her promise to continue his work.[6][7]
References
- ↑ Williams, Michael (September 18, 2025). "Erika Kirk named CEO of Turning Point USA". CNN. Archived from the original on September 18, 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ↑ "ASU senior wins Miss Arizona USA; UA senior runner-up". KOLD-TV. Mesa, Arizona. November 23, 2011. Archived from the original on September 13, 2025. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ↑ Cervantes Jr., Fernando (September 10, 2025). "What to know about Charlie Kirk's wife and family". USA Today. Archived from the original on September 11, 2025. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ↑ Willsey, Les (May 19, 2007). "Everyday heroes award: East Valley represented by 4 student-athletes". EastValley.com. Archived from the original on September 13, 2025. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Who Is Charlie Kirk's Wife, Erika Frantzve & What Is Their Relationship History?". Yahoo Life. February 11, 2025. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ↑ Goldberg, Emma (September 13, 2025). "Grieving in Public, Erika Kirk Melds the Personal and Political". The New York Times. Archived from the original on September 16, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ↑ Saad, Nardine; Matza, Max (September 13, 2025). "'I will never let your legacy die' – Charlie Kirk's widow gives tearful address after shooting". BBC News. Archived from the original on September 16, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
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