Erika Kirk Biography: Husband, Age, Children, Height, Parents, Net Worth, Speech, Wiki, Clothing Line

Biography

Erika Lane Kirk (née Frantzve; born November 20, 1988) is a renowned American businesswoman, podcaster, and former beauty queen.

Raised in a Catholic family in Scottsdale, Arizona, she attended Notre Dame Preparatory High School, where she excelled in basketball and volleyball, and later earned a degree in political science and international relations from Arizona State University.

Kirk won the Miss Arizona USA title in 2012. She founded the nonprofit Everyday Heroes Like You to support under-recognized charities, launched the faith-based clothing line PROCLAIM, and created the ministry BIBLEin365 to encourage daily Scripture engagement.

Kirk hosts the Midweek Rise Up podcast, a weekly devotional series that blends encouragement, biblical leadership, and Scripture.

Kirk met conservative activist Charlie Kirk in 2019, and the couple married in May 2021. They welcomed a son in 2022 and a daughter in 2024.

Following Charlie Kirk‘s assassination on September 10, 2025, during a speaking event at Utah Valley University, Erika has publicly vowed to amplify his legacy through Turning Point USA, declaring, “If they thought my husband’s mission was big now… you have no idea.”

American businesswoman and podcaster
Erika Kirk
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Erika Lane Frantzve Kirk
Stage Name:	Erika Kirk
Born:	20 November 1988 (age 36 years old)
Place of Birth:	Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
State Of Origin:	Ogun
Nationality:	American
Education:	Notre Dame Preparatory High School, Arizona State University, Liberty University
Height:	167 cm
Parents:	John Frantzve, Maria Frantzve
Siblings:	N/A
Spouse:	Charlie Kirk (m. 2021-2025)
Boyfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	2
Occupation:	Businesswoman • Podcaster
Net Worth:	$2 million to $3 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Erika Kirk, née Erika Lane Frantzve, was born on November 20, 1988, in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States.

She was raised in a devout Catholic family with a strong emphasis on faith and charity. Her parents, John Frantzve and Maria Frantzve, instilled in her the values of community service, often taking Erika to soup kitchens in the metro Phoenix area during her childhood.

Erika‘s ethnicity reflects a blend of German and Italian heritage, rooted in her family’s European ancestry. No public information is available regarding siblings.

Erika attended Notre Dame Preparatory High School in Scottsdale, where she excelled as a student-athlete, playing basketball and volleyball and earning the Matt Arnold Sportsmanship and Teammate Awards.

She later graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in political science and international relations, continuing her athletic involvement as an NCAA women’s basketball player.

Erika also holds a Juris Master’s Degree in American Legal Studies and is pursuing a doctorate in Biblical studies at Liberty University.

Career

Erika Kirk is a businesswoman, podcaster, and philanthropist known for promoting faith-based initiatives and conservative values.

She first gained recognition after winning the title of Miss Arizona USA in 2012, which opened the door for her to launch her nonprofit organization, Everyday Heroes Like You. The nonprofit highlights and supports under-recognized charities, inspired by her early involvement in community service.

She is also the founder of PROCLAIM, a Christian clothing line that spreads faith-based messages through fashion, and BIBLEin365, a ministry designed to encourage people to engage with Scripture daily for spiritual growth.

As a podcaster, Erika hosts Midweek Rise Up, a weekly devotional series that blends Biblical leadership, encouragement, and Scripture, connecting with a faith-driven audience.

On September 10, 2025, tragedy struck when her husband, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated during a speaking event at Utah Valley University. Following his death, Erika stepped into a leading role with Turning Point USA, the conservative nonprofit he founded.

She has vowed to carry forward his mission, declaring, “If they thought my husband’s mission was big now… you have no idea.”

Today, Erika Kirk combines her entrepreneurial work, media presence, and advocacy with her studies—holding a background in political science and pursuing a doctorate in Biblical studies at Liberty University.

Social Media

• Instagram: E. (@mrserikakirk)
• Facebook: Erika Kirk
• Twitter: Erika Kirk (@MrsErikaKirk) · X

Personal Life

Erika Kirk, born November 20, 1988, is currently 36 years old.

She was married to conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk from May 8, 2021, until his assassination on September 10, 2025.

The couple met in 2018 and began dating the following year in New York City, becoming engaged in December 2020 after a two-year courtship.

The Kirks welcomed two children during their marriage: a daughter born in August 2022 and a son born in May 2024.

Erika stands at 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm) tall.

Net Worth

Erika Kirk‘s net worth in 2025 is estimated at around $2 million to $3 million, primarily derived from her entrepreneurial ventures, podcasting, and real estate work.

As the founder of the nonprofit Everyday Heroes Like You and the faith-based clothing line PROCLAIM, along with hosting the Midweek Rise Up podcast, she has cultivated a steady income stream through philanthropy and media.

Her recent role as a real estate agent with the Corcoran Group in New York City further bolsters her earnings. Following her husband Charlie Kirk‘s death, she may inherit a portion of his reported $12 million estate, potentially increasing her financial standing significantly in the coming years.