Charlie Kirk”’ wife, Erika Frantzveentered the spotlight after the death of a conservative activist in September 2025. This loss has elicited a response from political leaders. president Donald Trump Called Charlie, he said, “He was loved and admired by everyone, especially me, and now he was loved and admired by everyone who is not with us. Melania and my sympathy will go out to his family with his beautiful wife, Erica.” Vice President jd vance He added that the controversial figure was a “true friend,” and that kindness sparked a friendship that lasted until the end.
Erica was last seen in Phoenix, Arizona, and disappeared from Air Force 2 with her children in Second Lady after Charlie’s body flew. Usha Vance I was photographed holding her hand at the support show.

Find out more about her below.
She won Miss Arizona America
Erica first got into the public eye after crowning Miss Arizona USA in 2012. Then, that year he represented Arizona at Miss USA.

She hosts a faith-based podcast
She creates and hosts It will rise mid-weekin a podcast where she discusses faith, purpose, and personal growth, often from a Christian perspective.
Erica runs a nonprofit organization
She founded All Life Value (ELIW), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting underprivileged communities and advocating for causes of life support.
She married Charlie in 2021
Charlie and Erica tied the knot in May 2021. The two went on their first date in 2018. She mentioned it in an Instagram post in September 2023.
“Five years ago, we sat inside Billsburger in New York and delved deep into conversations and jokes around theology, philosophy and politics, and finally you stopped and looked at me and said, “I’m going to date you.” Dates with the intention of getting married is very different from dating with the idea of ”see where you’re going.” Let God write your love story. ”
Just two years later, in December 2020, Kirk proposed, and they got married the following spring. On her first wedding anniversary in May 2022, Erica celebrated the milestone in another post on Instagram, saying, “A year ago, we were standing at the altar that made the most precious covenant with God as we became one flesh.
“Year of adventure. Year of laughter. Endless memories.

She is a mom of two
The couple had two children. The daughter was born in August 2022 and her son was followed in May 2024.