Charlie Kirk’s Wife: 5 Things About Erika Lane Frantzve & Their Family

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Charlie Kirk (R) and and his wife Erika Lane Frantzve (L) on stage during the Turning Point USA Inaugural-Eve Ball at the Salamander Hotel on January 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Erika Lane Frantzve ; Charlie Kirk;

Charlie Kirk’s wife, Erika Frantzve, has been thrust into the spotlight following the conservative activist’s death in September 2025. His passing sparked reactions from political leaders across the country. President Donald Trump called Charlie “the best of America” and wrote, “He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family.” Vice President J.D. Vance added that the controversial figure was “a true friend” whose kindness sparked a friendship that lasted until the very end.

In the immediate days after his death, Erika was seen in Phoenix, Arizona, deplaning from Air Force Two with her children as Charlie’s body was flown in. Second Lady Usha Vance was photographed holding her hand in a show of support.

Vice President JD Vance (R) second lady Usha Vance (C) and Erika Kirk deplane Air Force Two while escorting the body of Charlie Kirk on September 11, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on Wednesday in Utah. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images)

Since then, Erika has stepped into a larger public role. She delivered an emotional speech promising that “the movement my husband built will not die,” and on September 18, she was officially elected CEO and chair of Turning Point USA. She has pledged to carry on her late husband’s mission and has already begun appearing at events to lead the organization forward.

Learn more about her below.

She Won Miss Arizona USA

Erika first came into the public eye after being crowned Miss Arizona USA in 2012. She then went on to represent Arizona at Miss USA that year.

(L-R) Miss Arizona USA Erika Frantzve, Miss Maryland USA Nana Meriwether, Miss Georgia USA Jasmyn Wilkins, Miss Florida USA Karina Brez and Miss Massachusetts USA Natalie Pietrzak attend a twilight cruise at Pier 78 on May 8, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Stewart/WireImage)

She Hosts a Faith-Based Podcast

She created and hosts Midweek Rise Up, a podcast where she discusses faith, purpose, and personal growth, often with a Christian perspective.

Erika Runs a Nonprofit

She founded Every Life Is Worthy (ELIW), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting underprivileged communities and advocating for pro-life causes.

She Married Charlie in 2021

Charlie and Erika tied the knot in May 2021. The two had their first date in 2018, she mentioned in an Instagram post in September 2023.

“5 years ago today, we sat inside Bills Burgers in NYC deep in conversation and banter over theology, philosophy, and politics and at the end, you paused, looked at me and said, ‘I’m going to date you.’ Dating with intention to marry is way different than dating to ‘see where it goes.’ Let God write your love story.”

Just two years later, in December 2020, Kirk proposed, and they were married the following spring. On their first wedding anniversary in May 2022, Erika celebrated the milestone with another post on Instagram, writing, “A year ago, we stood at that altar making the most precious covenant with God as we became one flesh. A deep transformation and unification that I’ll never be able to put into words.”

“A year of adventure. Of laughter. Of endless memories. God knew all along, it was you. Charles James you are my today and all of my tomorrow’s. How blessed I am to have you as my husband and how honored I am to be your wife. May our marriage continue to glorify God. I love you endlessly.”