Early Life and Education of Candace Owens: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Candace Owens. From birth to education, explore key events.

Candace Owens, also known as Candace Amber Owens Farmer, is an American political commentator known for her conservative and far-right political viewpoints. She is a prominent figure in conservative media and often expresses controversial opinions on race, culture, and politics. Owens gained prominence through her criticism of the Democratic Party and her support for conservative causes and figures, most notably Donald Trump. She has been involved with several political organizations and platforms, using her voice to advocate for conservative principles and challenge liberal ideologies.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

April 29, 1989: Candace Owens' Birth

On April 29, 1989, Candace Amber Owens Farmer was born. She is now known as an American political commentator with mostly conservative or far-right political positions.

1989: Birth in White Plains, New York

In 1989, Candace Amber Owens was born in White Plains, New York, and subsequently grew up in Stamford, Connecticut.

2007: Racist Death Threats at Stamford High School

In 2007, while a 17-year-old senior at Stamford High School, Candace Owens received three racist death threat voicemail messages from white male classmates.

January 2008: Settlement with Stamford Board of Education

In January 2008, Candace Owens' family reached a $37,500 settlement with the Stamford Board of Education after suing the city for failing to protect her rights following racist death threats.

2015: Previously Identified as Liberal

Before 2015, Candace Owens identified as liberal and had no interest in politics.

2015: Supreme court ruling in favor of same-sex marriage

In 2015, Candace Owens stated that Civilization was achieved for gay couples in the United States when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage.

2017: Identifies as Conservative

In 2017, Candace Owens claimed she became a conservative overnight due to the backlash from Social Autopsy, stating she realized that liberals were the real racists and trolls.

2017: Shift to conservative Trump supporter

In 2017, Candace Owens, who previously posted anti-Trump content, began describing herself as a conservative Donald Trump supporter.

October 2018: Registered Republican

In October 2018, Candace Owens said that she had never voted and had only recently become a registered Republican.

January 2019: Comments on the Left and Trump

In January 2019, Candace Owens stated that "The left hates America, and Trump loves it," accusing the left of "destroying everything through this cultural Marxist ideology."

2019: Owens Engaged and Married to George Farmer

In 2019, Candace Owens and George Farmer became engaged and were married in August that year at the Trump Winery in Charlottesville, Virginia. This relationship milestone occurred in 2019.

January 2021: Owens Gives Birth to a Son

In January 2021, Candace Owens gave birth to a boy. This birth occurred in January 2021.

July 2022: Owens Gives Birth to a Daughter

In July 2022, Candace Owens gave birth to a daughter. This event happened during July 2022.

April 2024: Owens Converts to Catholicism

In April 2024, Candace Owens announced that she had converted to the Catholic Church and had been baptized in the Brompton Oratory. This conversion occurred in April of 2024.