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Quick facts for kids Carrie Prejean
Former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean
Born	Caroline Michelle Prejean 1987 (age 37–38) San Diego, California, U.S.
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Title	Miss California USA 2009
Spouse(s)	Kyle Boller ​ (m. 2010)​
Children	2
Beauty pageant titleholder
Hair color	Blonde
Eye color	Green
Major competition(s)	Miss USA 2009 (1st runner-up)

Caroline Michelle Prejean Boller (born in 1987) is an American model. She was known as Miss California USA in 2009. She also placed as the first runner-up in the Miss USA 2009 pageant. Later, she lost her Miss California USA title. This happened because of disagreements about her contract. In November 2009, she settled a legal case with the Miss California USA group. That same month, she wrote a book sharing her side of the story.

About Carrie Prejean

Early Life and Education

Carrie Prejean was born in San Diego, California. Her parents are Francine and Wilbert Prejean. Her mother has Italian American roots. Her father is of French descent. Carrie grew up in Vista, California, in a religious home.

In 1996, her parents separated. Their divorce was a difficult time for her. Carrie wrote in her book that the divorce was a "trauma" that changed her life. She felt her parents were "selfish" for breaking up the family. The divorce also made it harder for her family financially. She said it motivated her to create a stable home for her own children.

Carrie finished high school at Vista High School in 2005. She went to San Diego Christian College. This is a private religious school in El Cajon, California. She also attended the Rock Church. There, she helped with community programs. She volunteered with groups like JC's Girls and Luv-em-Up Ministries. She worked with children who had special needs. Carrie studied to become a special education teacher.

Modeling Career

Carrie Prejean has worked as a model for several big stores. These include Target, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, and Nordstrom. She has also been featured in Bliss magazine. She modeled for E! Entertainment Television. She also took part in a model search for the TV show Deal or No Deal. Since 2006, Carrie has been an ambassador for the San Diego Padres. She was part of their "Pad Squad."

Beauty Pageant Journey

In 2007, Carrie competed in the Miss California USA 2008 pageant. She finished as the first runner-up.

The next year, she tried again and won the Miss California USA 2009 title. She then represented California in the Miss USA pageant. This national competition was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 19, 2009. Carrie placed as the first runner-up in the Miss USA 2009 pageant.

Miss USA 2009 Question

Carrie Prejean gained a lot of attention for her answer during the Miss USA 2009 pageant. A judge asked her if she thought every U.S. state should allow same-sex marriage. She replied that people in America can choose. She said that in her family, she believes marriage should be between a man and a woman. She added, "no offense to anybody out there."

This answer caused a lot of discussion in the media. Some people criticized her, while others defended her. Donald Trump, who owned the Miss Universe Organization at the time, supported her. He said her answer was "not a bad answer" and was simply her belief. Many people, including politicians, also defended her right to express her views.

After the Miss USA Pageant

After the pageant, Carrie Prejean continued to be in the public eye. She worked with a Christian public relations company. In April 2009, she presented an award at the Gospel Music Association's 2009 Dove Awards. She also spoke at Liberty University.

In May 2009, Carrie appeared on a TV show. She stated that she supports certain rights for same-sex couples. These rights include hospital visitations. She said she would meet with gay rights groups if it was not political.

She also appeared on The View and The Today Show in November 2009. She discussed her legal case with the Miss Universe pageant. She maintained that her stance on marriage was the reason she lost her title.

Contract Disagreement

Pageant organizers looked into Carrie Prejean for possibly breaking her contract. This happened after some photos of her appeared online. Carrie said the photos were part of her modeling work. Donald Trump defended her, saying the pictures were "fine." He compared her views on marriage to those of President Barack Obama.

However, on June 10, 2009, Trump agreed to end Prejean's contract. He mentioned "continued breach of contract issues." Carrie claimed that the Miss California USA pageant producers wanted her to do certain things she did not want to do.

In August 2009, Carrie sued Miss California USA officials. She claimed religious discrimination and other issues. The pageant officials also filed their own claims. On November 3, 2009, both sides reached an agreement. They dropped their lawsuits.

Writing and Public Speaking

In November 2009, Carrie Prejean released her book. It was called Still Standing: The Untold Story of My Fight Against Gossip, Hate, and Political Attacks. The book talks about what she felt were unfair attacks from the media. It also focuses on her conservative beliefs. While promoting her book, she left an interview on Larry King Live. This happened after the host asked her about her lawsuit settlement.

Personal Life

On July 2, 2010, Carrie Prejean married Kyle Boller. He is a former NFL quarterback. They got married in San Diego, California. On November 11, 2010, they shared that they were expecting a child. Their first child, a girl, was born on May 11, 2011. Their son, Brody, was born in 2013.

In 2025, Carrie Prejean became a member of the Catholic Church.

Political Involvement

In 2020, Carrie Prejean joined the Donald Trump Campaign Advisory Board. She represented the Women for Trump 2020 Coalition. She appeared on Fox News to support Trump and conservative ideas.

In August 2021, Carrie spoke at a school board meeting in Encinitas, California. She announced plans to campaign against some school board members. She spoke against rules about masks in schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. She said she would not mask her children and that the pandemic was over.

In 2022, she spoke on Fox News about a school board Halloween event. She expressed concerns about the event.

See also

In Spanish: Carrie Prejean para niños