Erika Lane Kirk Biography
Erika Lane Kirk is an American Businesswoman, Podcaster, and philanthropist known as the wife of the Late Charles James Kirk. Her husband was a Conservative activist, Turning Point USA co-founder, author, and media personality before he met his death on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025.
Here is Erika Lane Kirk‘s full biography. It includes her nationality, marital status, parents, and career. You will also find her Wikipedia information, height, weight, ethnicity, education, zodiac sign, and social media details
Erika Lane Kirk Age, Birthday
How old was she? Born as Erika Lane Frantzve on November 20, 1988, in Arizona, U.S., Erika is 36 years old as of 2025. She celebrates her birthday every year on November 20th, and her zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Personal Summary Information
Charles James Kirk’s wife | Erika Lane Frantzve Kirk |
Gender identity | Female |
Date of Birth | November 20, 1988 |
Age | 36 Years old as of 2025 |
Birth Place | Arizona, U.S. |
Residence | Orem, Utah, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Race / Ethnicity | Causian |
Net Worth | Approximately $ 1,000,000- $ 3,000,000 |
Occupation | Businesswoman, Podcaster, Philanthropist |
Known as | Charlie James Kirk’s widow |
Social Media | Instagram and Facebook |

Early Life and Education
Erika Lane Frantzve was born in Scottsdale, Arizona, and raised in a Catholic family, participating in community service from a young age. She attended Notre Dame Preparatory High School and Arizona State University, studying political science and international relations. While at Notre Dame, she played basketball and volleyball, and later continued her basketball career at Regis University in Denver. According to a biography on her website, Erika also earned a juris master’s in legal studies from Liberty University in 2017. She is nowadays studying for a doctorate in Bible Studies.
Parents | Mother: Mrs. Frantzve Father: Mr. Frantzve |
Siblings | Yet to be updated |
Education | Notre Dame Preparatory High School Arizona State University Regis University in Denver |
Personal Life
Erika married Charlie Kirk in May 2021, after they got engaged in 2020 and started dating in 2018, according to social media posts. She and her late husband welcomed their first child, a daughter, in August 2022, and they had their second child, a son, in May 2024. They all reside in Orem, Utah, U.S.
Relationship Status | Married |
Wife | Charlie James Kirk |
Children/No.of kids | Two, a daughter and a son |

Career Background
Lane Kirk is an entrepreneur, Podcaster, and philanthropist. She hosts a podcast called Midweek Rise Up and founded a clothing line called PROCLAIM and a ministry called BIBLEin365. Erika also collaborated with her late husband for years, often speaking at Turning Point USA events about politics, religion, and her beliefs on family. She and her late husband, Charlie Kirk, regularly spoke about their marriage in public events, offering advice to younger attendees and promoting conservative views on family.
Erika Lane Kirk Beauty Pageants
Lane Kirk entered beauty pageants to contribute to the community and founded Everyday Heroes Like You in 2006 to promote local philanthropists. She won the Miss Arizona USA 2012 title on her 23rd birthday and represented Arizona in Miss USA 2012, but did not place.
Erika Lane Kirk Net Worth
Frantzve has an estimated net worth of $3 million in 2025. However, her career as an entrepreneur, Podcaster, and philanthropist is primarily a source of income.
Social Media
Lane has gained popularity on social media, and you can reach her through her Instagram page under the username mrserikakirk.