A jaw-dropping wardrobe twist at Saturday night’s interview sent shockwaves across the internet, sparking a fierce debate.
On November 22, 2025, Erika Kirk stepped onto the stage with Megyn Kelly in Glendale, Arizona. But it wasn’t the solemn subject matter or tearful moments that set tongues wagging. It was her jaw-dropping outfit that hijacked the spotlight and had netizens doing double takes.
A Bold Look That Ignited the Internet
Inside the packed Desert Diamond Arena, the two women shared the spotlight during the final evening of “Megyn Kelly Live.” Kelly chose a crisp white pantsuit with a twinkling lapel accessory, while Kirk went in a dramatically different direction.
Though she also wore a suit, Kirk’s was anything but traditional. Her outfit was all black and partially see-through. While the silhouette remained that of a classic jacket and trousers, the materials told a different story.
The sleeves of her jacket were crafted from delicate lace, allowing her arms to peek through. Her trousers were made from the same sheer material, exposing her legs beneath in bold contrast to Kelly’s modest look.
She kept her earrings subtle, but bold rings glittered on her fingers, with heavy bracelets on both wrists. Many viewers felt it was too much.
Viewers Left Baffled, Some Outraged
Reactions ranged from confusion to criticism.
“Is this a lace pantsuit?” one person wondered.
“Erika Kirk is wearing a full on see through lace pant suit btw,” another declared.
Some commenters expressed discomfort:
“Her sense of ‘style’ makes me so uncomfortable. Between this and the leather pants, I just 😖.”
Another joked, “erika kirk wearing a black lace bodysuit… welcome back scarlett o’hara.”
Others went further, questioning the emotional context:
“It’s odd to wear see-through lace black outfits while ‘mourning’ your husband and never actually crying real tears.”
Her accessories also drew attention.
“Those big golden rings are too much, aren’t they?”
“What is with the gaudy rings?”
Grief, God, and Unshakable Faith
Despite the chatter, Kirk’s purpose for being there was deeply personal.
She sat down with Kelly to discuss the heartbreak and upheaval of her life since the assassination of her husband. She said the movement her husband founded would not die with him.
Kelly asked Kirk whether she felt anger toward God for her loss. Kirk firmly rejected that idea:
“The enemy would love for me to be angry. He would love it.”
They also discussed the backlash Kirk has faced as a widow. She explained that she never needed the public’s approval. She and her husband had long dealt with haters, and the threats they received were real—one reason they were protective of their children.
Still, she said they lived every day fully, often spreading hope through faith-filled speeches.
Clarifying a Viral Moment
Kirk also addressed a viral embrace between herself and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance at her husband’s memorial service at Utah Valley University on September 10.
Just moments before the hug, she had watched an emotional tribute. Cameras caught a tearful exchange between her and Vance.
Kirk explained that gently placing her hand on the back of someone’s head is something she does often with people close to her.
“Anyone whom I have hugged, that I have touched the back of your head when I hug you, I always say, ‘God bless you,'” she said.
She added that those who know her understand her affectionate nature, especially during emotional moments.
“I would give you a free hug anytime you want a hug.”
Reflecting on the backlash, she said:
“Whoever is hating on a hug needs a hug themselves.”
“My love language is touch, if you will,” she told the audience while explaining the moment. She recalled:
“They just played the emotional video. I’m walking over, [JD] is walking over. I’m starting to cry. He says, ‘I’m so proud of you.’ And I say, ‘God bless you,’ and I touch the back of his head.”
Kirk Reveals Private Pain
Kirk also shared painful details about her grief and hopes.
“We wanted to have four,” she said. “And I was praying to God that I was pregnant when he got murdered […] I was like, ‘Oh goodness, that would be the ultimate blessing out of this catastrophe.'”
At the time of her husband’s death, the couple already had two children—a three-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son. The thought that she might have been pregnant felt like a small light in the midst of enormous loss.
