Candace Owens Biography
Candace Owens is an American political commentator, author, podcast host and media personality known for her conservative political commentary and independent digital-media work. She became nationally prominent during the late 2010s through political videos, public speaking and her work with Turning Point USA before developing her own media platform.
Owens was born April 29, 1989, in Stamford, Connecticut, and grew up in Connecticut. Her public career has included political commentary, advocacy, publishing and podcasting. Simon & Schuster describes her as the host of The Candace Owens Show and founder of the Blexit movement.
Early Life and Education
Candace Amber Owens was raised in Stamford, Connecticut, as one of four children. She attended Stamford High School. Her early life did not initially point toward a career in political media, and she later described herself as having held political views that changed significantly during her twenties.
Owens attended the University of Rhode Island, where she studied journalism but did not complete the degree. She later entered the technology and business world before becoming involved in political commentary.
Her transition into public political discussion began partly through online activism. She created a website intended to identify people she believed were involved in online bullying. After becoming the target of online criticism and doxxing, she said the experience contributed to a major change in her political outlook. The Anti-Defamation League notes that Owens became a prominent conservative commentator in 2016 and 2017 after previously expressing more left-leaning views.
How Candace Owens Became Famous
Owens gained a large online following by producing videos and commentary about American politics, race, culture and social issues. Her political views increasingly aligned with conservatism, and she became a vocal critic of the Democratic Party and progressive movements.
In 2017, Charlie Kirk recruited Owens to work with Turning Point USA, where she initially served as an urban engagement specialist before becoming the organization’s communications director. Her profile expanded through public appearances, speeches and social-media activity.
She subsequently became associated with former President Donald Trump and the broader MAGA movement. Her rise was notable because she became one of the most visible Black conservative commentators in American media.
Blexit Movement
One of Owens’ major projects is Blexit, a movement she launched to encourage Black Americans to reconsider their relationship with the Democratic Party and progressive politics.
The name combines “Black” and “exit.” Owens has used Blexit to promote political ideas centered on individual responsibility, entrepreneurship and conservative approaches to social policy.
Simon & Schuster identifies Owens as the founder of the national Blexit movement and describes her as an author and speaker who has toured extensively in the United States.
Career at The Daily Wire
Owens joined The Daily Wire in 2020, becoming one of the conservative media company’s most recognizable personalities. Her program, Candace, gave her a large audience and expanded her influence beyond social media.
Her relationship with the company eventually deteriorated. In March 2024, Owens and The Daily Wire ended their professional relationship following a highly publicized disagreement. The Anti-Defamation League describes the split as occurring after increasing controversy surrounding some of Owens’ statements and her disputes with fellow conservative commentator Ben Shapiro.
Following her departure, Owens continued operating independently through her podcast and online media platforms.
Books by Candace Owens
Owens has also built a career as an author.
Her best-known book is Blackout: How Black America Can Make Its Second Escape from the Democrat Plantation, published in 2020. The book presents her arguments about American politics, race and the relationship between Black voters and the Democratic Party.
She has also written Blackout: Black America Can Make Its Second Escape from the Democrat Plantation, with the book becoming part of her broader public campaign to promote conservative political ideas.
Her writing and speeches generally focus on politics, race, culture, religion, family and American public life.
Candace Owens’ Podcast and Independent Media Career
After leaving The Daily Wire, Owens expanded her independent media operation. Her podcast and video programs became her principal channels for discussing American and international political issues.
Her programming frequently features long-form interviews, political commentary and discussions with public figures. Her May 2026 interview with Hunter Biden attracted significant attention because the two discussed addiction, family experiences, politics and their previously hostile public relationship. The Washington Post reported that the interview marked a notable change from Owens’ earlier public criticism of Biden.
Owens has also remained a highly active commentator on international affairs and American politics.
Controversies and Public Disputes
Owens has frequently attracted criticism over statements she has made about race, gender, religion, Israel, Jewish people, the Democratic Party and other political subjects.
The Anti-Defamation League has criticized several of her statements and characterized some of her rhetoric as antisemitic. Those are the ADL’s assessments, rather than an independent finding presented here as fact.
In 2024, her public dispute with Ben Shapiro and The Daily Wire became a major story within conservative media. She subsequently continued her career independently.
In 2026, Owens also became involved in disputes surrounding Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was killed in 2025, and his widow Erika Kirk. Owens launched a video series titled Bride of Charlie examining Erika Kirk. The Washington Post reported that the series generated criticism from some conservatives and increased attention around Owens.
Candace Owens and Donald Trump
Owens was an outspoken supporter of Donald Trump during his presidency and became associated with the wider MAGA movement. Her relationship with the broader Trump-aligned political establishment later became more complicated as she publicly criticized some positions and policies associated with the movement.
Because Owens’ political positions have changed on particular issues over time, descriptions of her views are best understood in their specific time period rather than treated as fixed throughout her career.
Candace Owens’ Husband
Candace Owens is married to George Farmer, a British businessman and former political activist. The couple married in 2019.
Farmer previously served as chairman of Turning Point UK and later became chief executive of Parler, a social-media company that became associated with conservative users. People reported that Owens and Farmer have four children and welcomed their fourth child in July 2025.
Owens and Farmer generally keep their children’s private lives away from extensive media coverage.
Candace Owens’ Family
Owens and George Farmer have four children. Their fourth child was born in July 2025. In June 2026, Owens publicly announced that she was pregnant again and said she was expecting another boy.
She has generally kept details about her children’s identities and day-to-day lives relatively private.
Candace Owens in 2026
Owens remained active in independent political media throughout 2026.
In February, she launched her Bride of Charlie series focused on Erika Kirk, attracting substantial attention and criticism within conservative circles.
She also continued conducting interviews through her podcast. Her May interview with Hunter Biden received widespread coverage because it brought together two people who had previously been highly critical of one another publicly.
In June 2026, Owens also became the subject of a false death rumor circulating online. She subsequently confirmed through her verified account that she was alive. She later announced her pregnancy with her fifth child.
Her continuing work has kept her among the more visible personalities in American digital political media.
Candace Owens’ Political Views
Owens is generally described as a conservative political commentator. Her commentary has addressed taxation, government, race, gender, religion, abortion, immigration, foreign policy and American cultural issues.
Her positions have not always aligned with other conservative commentators. Her disputes with The Daily Wire, Ben Shapiro and other figures illustrate disagreements within the broader American conservative movement. Her public statements should therefore be considered in their particular context and period rather than assumed to represent a single unchanging political position.
Legacy and Public Profile
Candace Owens has built her public career largely outside traditional political office. Unlike elected politicians, her influence comes primarily through digital media, books, podcasts, public speaking and social-media audiences.
Her career also reflects the changing nature of political communication in the United States. She moved from online activism into organized political advocacy, national conservative media and eventually an independent media operation.
Her supporters and critics disagree sharply about her political arguments and public statements. What is clear is that she has maintained a substantial audience and remained a significant figure in American political media.
Frequently Asked Questions About Candace Owens
Who is Candace Owens?
Candace Owens is an American political commentator, author, podcast host and media personality. She became prominent through conservative political commentary, her work with Turning Point USA, The Daily Wire and her subsequent independent media career.
How old is Candace Owens?
Candace Owens was born on April 29, 1989, in Stamford, Connecticut. She is 37 years old in 2026.
Who is Candace Owens’ husband?
Candace Owens‘ husband is George Farmer, a British businessman and former political activist. They married in 2019 and have four children together.
Does Candace Owens have children?
Yes. Owens and George Farmer have four children. In June 2026, Owens announced that she was expecting another child, a boy.
What is Candace Owens known for?
She is best known for conservative political commentary, her podcast and video programs, the Blexit movement, her books and her former roles at Turning Point USA and The Daily Wire.