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Carrie Prejean

Carrie Prejean Boller (born Caroline Michelle Prejean) is an American former model and beauty pageant titleholder from California.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Carrie Prejean Boller (born Caroline Michelle Prejean) is an American former model and beauty pageant titleholder from California. She was crowned Miss California USA 2009 and finished as first runner-up at Miss USA 2009, where her public comments about same-sex marriage drew widespread media attention.

Early life and pageant career

Carrie Prejean was born in San Diego, California, in 1987. She rose to national attention after winning Miss California USA 2009 and competing at Miss USA 2009, where she finished first runner-up.

Miss USA controversy

Prejean received extensive media coverage after stating her opposition to same-sex marriage during the Miss USA pageant. The episode became one of the most discussed moments of the 2009 competition and was followed by contractual disputes with the Miss California USA organization.

Later work and activism

After her pageant career, Prejean moved into conservative activism and public speaking. She has also been described as an author and advocate on religious-freedom and family-related issues.

Personal life

Prejean married Kyle Boller, a former NFL quarterback, in 2010. Available sources state that the couple have two children.

Key facts

  • Prejean won Miss California USA 2009 and later placed first runner-up at Miss USA 2009.
  • Her response to a Miss USA pageant question about same-sex marriage became a major national controversy.
  • She later became active in conservative political advocacy.
  • She married former NFL quarterback Kyle Boller in 2010.
  • She has also been identified as an author and public speaker.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Carrie Prejean?
Carrie Prejean Boller is an American former model and beauty pageant titleholder best known for being Miss California USA 2009 and first runner-up at Miss USA 2009.
What is Carrie Prejean known for?
She is best known for her performance at Miss USA 2009 and the controversy that followed her public comments on same-sex marriage.
When was Carrie Prejean born?
She was born on May 13, 1987.
Who is Carrie Prejean married to?
She married former NFL quarterback Kyle Boller in 2010.
Does Carrie Prejean have children?
Yes. Available sources state that she has two children.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrie_Prejean
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, pageant titles, later activism, and 2025–2026 commission details.
  2. WHO2 — https://www.who2.com/bio/carrie-prejean/
    Supports: National attention after answering a Miss USA question about gay marriage.
  3. UPI — https://www.upi.com/topic/Carrie_Prejean/
    Supports: Birth date, pageant titles, and occupation as model/author.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3310901/bio/
    Supports: Birthplace, spouse, and child information.
  5. Simple Wikipedia — https://www.simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrie_Prejean
    Supports: Miss California USA 2009, Miss USA first runner-up, marriage to Kyle Boller, and children.
  6. Fresh Fiction — https://freshfiction.com/author.php?id=22993
    Supports: Model work, charitable activity, and San Diego residence.