“This girl wanted to be famous”: Candace Owens challenges Erika Kirk’s pageant origin story, sparking fresh controversy
Candace Owens has questioned Erika Kirk’s account of how she entered the pageant world, claiming records show years of participation and suggesting family involvement. Kirk previously described pageantry as an unexpected chapter in her life. Owens’ remarks have revived scrutiny of Kirk’s past, even as she focuses on leading Turning Point USA and raising her children after Charlie Kirk’s 2025 death.
Candace Owens has questioned Erika Kirk’s account of how she entered the pageant world, claiming records show years of participation and suggesting family involvement. Kirk previously described pageantry as an unexpected chapter in her life. Owens’ remarks have revived scrutiny of Kirk’s past, even as she focuses on leading Turning Point USA and raising her children after Charlie Kirk’s 2025 death.
