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Erika Kirk

Erika Kirk is an American businesswoman, nonprofit executive, podcaster, and former beauty pageant titleholder.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Erika Kirk is an American businesswoman, nonprofit executive, podcaster, and former beauty pageant titleholder. She is best known as the CEO and chairwoman of Turning Point USA, a role she assumed after the death of her husband, Charlie Kirk, in September 2025.

Early life and education

Erika Kirk was born Erika Lane Frantzve on November 20, 1988, in Ohio and was raised in Arizona. She studied political science and international relations at Arizona State University and later completed a master’s degree in legal studies at Liberty University.

Career

She has worked as a businesswoman, nonprofit executive, and podcaster, and was previously known for winning Miss Arizona USA in 2012. She later became the CEO and chairwoman of Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk’s death in 2025.

Personal life

Erika Kirk married Charlie Kirk in 2021 and they had two children together. After his assassination in September 2025, she became his widow and took over leadership of Turning Point USA.

Public profile and media coverage

Media coverage has focused on her role in conservative activism, her family life, and her succession to Turning Point USA leadership. Some secondary sources also describe her as a former model and social-media personality.

Key facts

  • Erika Kirk was born on November 20, 1988, making her 37 years old as of July 23, 2026.
  • She is the CEO and chairwoman of Turning Point USA, a role she assumed after Charlie Kirk’s death in September 2025.
  • She earned a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and a master’s degree in legal studies from Liberty University.
  • She won Miss Arizona USA in 2012.
  • She is married to Charlie Kirk; public reporting identifies her as his widow following his assassination in 2025.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Erica Kirk?
Erika Kirk is an American businesswoman, nonprofit executive, and podcaster who serves as CEO and chairwoman of Turning Point USA.
How old is Erica Kirk?
She was born on November 20, 1988, which makes her 37 years old as of July 23, 2026.
What movies has Erica Kirk been in?
The provided sources do not show a notable film career. One IMDb biography lists credits including "Emerson Drive: She's My Kind of Crazy" and some TV/news appearances, but not an established movie filmography.
Is Erica Kirk married?
She was married to Charlie Kirk in 2021; he died in September 2025, so she is now widowed.
What is Erica Kirk's net worth?
No reliable net-worth figure is given in the provided sources, so her net worth is not verified here.
What is Erica Kirk from The Next Step?
The provided sources do not connect Erika Kirk to the television series The Next Step, and no verified evidence in these results shows that she appeared in it.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erika_Kirk
    Supports: Birth date, name, role as CEO and chairwoman of Turning Point USA, and general biographical details.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Erika-Kirk
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, education, and current role at Turning Point USA.
  3. Wikipedia — https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erika_Kirk
    Supports: Miss Arizona USA 2012, marriage, children, and succession to Turning Point USA leadership.
  4. NPR — https://www.npr.org/2025/09/19/nx-s1-5546856/erika-kirk-ceo-turning-point-usa-charlie-kirk-death
    Supports: Appointment as CEO and board chair after Charlie Kirk's death, and background as an entrepreneur and podcast host.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5222127/bio/
    Supports: Biographical listing of acting-related credits and birth name/date.
  6. People — https://www.people.com/what-did-erika-kirk-do-before-turning-point-11866551
    Supports: Marriage timing, children, and pre-TPUSA background.
  7. Sky News — https://news.sky.com/story/who-is-erika-kirk-charlie-kirks-widow-and-turning-point-usas-new-ceo-13436243
    Supports: Age, Miss Arizona USA title, and public profile.