Carrie Prejean - Miss California 2009

During Sunday night's competition, Perez Hilton asked Carrie Prejean if she felt all states should move toward allowing same-sex marriage following the examples of states like Vermont as well as California, Prejean's home state.

Miss California said, "I think it's great that Americans are able to choose one or the other ... same sex marriage or opposite marriage," then added, "I believe that marriage should be between a man and a woman ... that's how I was raised."

Carrie Prejean was ridiculed following the Miss USA Pageant for answering a politically-charged opinion question with her honest opinion. Perez Hilton called her numerous unsavory terms, and several talk-show hosts and other celebrities mocked Miss California for her honest reply as well as for saying "opposite marriage" instead of "opposite-sex marriage."
See Miss California - Intolerance at the Miss USA Pageant

Donald Trump disagreed with Perez Hilton's assertion that it was the worst answer in the history of the Miss USA pageant saying, "Miss California has done a wonderful job, that was her belief ... It wasn't a bad answer, that was simply her belief." Trump added that Prejean's question was "a bit unlucky," stating that no matter how she answered the question "she was going to get killed."
From http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,517599,00.html

On-line viewerswere able to watch a live 36 minute conversation between Carrie Prejean and Miles McPherson, Senior Pastor of the Rock Church. Prejean appeared at the Rock Church during all five services on Sunday April 26th. Prejean is a member of the Rock Church family and actively serves in church outreach ministries. The 10:00am and 12:00pm (pst) services were streamed live, viewable at www.therocksandiego.org. The Rock's Senior Pastor, Miles McPherson, spent time with Prejean in the critical hours following the pageant. They shared the story behind the controversy that we haven't heard.

A new television ad featuring footage of Carrie Prejean explaining her support for marriage between a man and a woman, and then being verbally attacked by gay marriage activists was launched today by the National Organization for Marriage (NOM). The ad - a continuation of NOM's campaign in defense of marriage - also features footage of a gay marriage activist from the Human Rights Campaign referring to supporters of marriage as "outright bigots."

"Carrie only said what the majority of Americans believe: marriage means a man and a woman," said Maggie Gallagher, president of NOM. "Her example resonates, especially to many young Americans, because she chose to stand for truth rather than surrender her core values." Gallagher added, "The behavior of Carrie's critics raises a question in a lot of folks' minds: if this is how they treat good people who disagree with them now, what will they do once they have the power of the law on their side?"

Carrie Prejean's Statement at the National Organization for Marriage launch of "No Offense" April 30, 2009

Thank-you. It's been a very strange week for me, as you can imagine. This was not exactly what I planned, or asked for or wanted. But nonetheless I am grateful. I'm grateful for all the prayers and well- wishes I've received from all different kinds Americans who believe as I do that America is a place where people should stand up for our values, for what we think is right.

I'm grateful for the outpouring of support from the great majority of Americans who know in our hearts that Americans should treat each other with respect even when we disagree--especially when we disagree about important moral issues like marriage.

You probably know by now. I believe very strongly that marriage IS the union of a husband and wife. What's more I believe with millions of other Americans: This vision of marriage is not hateful or discriminatory--it's good.

Marriage is good. There IS something special about unions of husband and wives. Unless we bring men and women together, children will not have mothers and fathers. I do not want to raise my own children in a world where this traditional view of marriage is considered hateful or discriminatory, especially not by my own government.

I am not affiliated with any organization; I'm speaking my own views. But I do appreciate the many people who stand in the front lines to fight for marriage, including the National Organization for Marriage. That's why I agreed to appear today to support NOM's important message: Respect marriage. And the people who support it.

It's not about me, it's about the future of marriage. But I'm honored to do my part. Thank-you.

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Carrie Prejean was one of the celebrities on hand at the 2009 Dove Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on April 23, 2009. I had the opportunity to meet Carrie and to speak with her. I found Carrie Prejean to be gracious, humble and approachable.

She told me what a nice reception she received at the Dove Awards and then we spoke briefly about her Q&A with Perez Hilton at the Miss USA Pageant.

Carrie Prejean told me she was nervous about answering the question and that she had not wanted to offend anyone. She said she misspoke and stumbled over the phrase "Opposite-sex marriage" but that she felt like she had "finished strong" and was not unhappy with her answer overall.

Photo of Carrie Prejean with Kathryn Darden © 2009 by ChristianActivities.com, all rights reserved. Used with permission.

Miss California Carrie Prejean has come under more fire for provocative and revealing photographs posted on the web. The most recent photographs show Carrie Prejean in a vest which unfortunately gaped open when the wind blew or she shifted into the wrong position. This allowed an unscrupulous photographer to capitalize on some photos which reveal much more than Prejean intended, but in my opinion, she should have known better than to pose in such scanty clothing.

The earlier set of photos show the then teenage Carrie Prejean topless but covered by her arms, wearing pink panties. These photos were also billed as "nude photos" and "topless photos," but as stated, her top was fairly modestly covered by Prejean's arms, and she was wearing panties, so they were neither nude nor completely topless.

Carrie Prejean issued the following statement about the controversy:

"I am a Christian, and I am a model. Models pose for pictures, including lingerie and swimwear photos. Recently photos taken of me as a teenager have been released surreptitiously to a tabloid Web site that openly mocks me for my Christian faith. I am not perfect, and I will never claim to be. But these attacks on me and others who speak in defense of traditional marriage are intolerant and offensive. While we may not agree on every issue, we should show respect for others' opinions and not try to silence them through vicious and mean-spirited attacks."

Additional info about Carrie Prejean's photo controversy at:
Topless Photos of Miss California Carrie Prejean - Nude Photos Scandal on the Internet

Miss California Carrie Prejean Nude Photos Scandal Hits the Web

Second Topless Photo of Carrie Prejean Miss California Appears on the Web

In a statement issued on May 12, Donald Trump, owner of the Miss USA Pageant said Miss California gave a "very honest answer when asked a very tough question" at the Miss USA Pageant pageant adding, "It's the same answer that the President of the United States gave. It's the same answer that many people gave..." In his statement Trump called the question a controversial question, a tough question, and probably a fair question. About the racy photos of Carrie Prejean as a teen, Trump said that although they were risqué, they were acceptable and fine.

Read all the details at:
Miss California Carrie Prejean to Keep Crown and Title Despite Nude Photos

Miss California Carrie Prejean was fired June 10, 2009, less than one month after being told by Donald Trump she could keep the Miss California crown.

On May 12, 2009 at a press conference attended by Carrie Prejean and pageant director Keith Lewis, Donald Trump said that he would allowed Prejean to continue on as Miss California, but on June 10, 2009, Carrie Prejean was removed as Miss California for "contract violations," a move Donald Trump approved.

Read the full article at: Fired! Carrie Prejean Loses Miss California Crown

Former Miss California Carrie Prejean goes to court: Miss California lawsuits and counter suits
Keith Lewis and the Miss California organization have grabbed another 15 minutes of fame by announcing they are filing a claim against Carrie Prejean. After former Miss California Carrie Prejean filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Miss California organization in August, California pageant officials retaliated by filing a counter suit claiming the former Miss California owes them $5,200 for breast augmentation surgery.

Photo of Carrie Prejean © by Kathryn E. Darden

Former Miss California Carrie Prejean settles with Miss USA Pageant - is there a Prejean sex tape?
Christian author, speaker and former Miss California Carrie Prejean is making headlines again, this time for appearing in an alleged sex tape. Reports have been circulating on the web that the legal battle between Prejean and the Miss USA pageant organizers reached a sudden conclusion out of court, reportedly because of a sex tape allegedly starring Carrie Prejean... but are the rumors true?

Former Miss California Carrie Prejean: beauty contestant, Dove Awards presenter, and book author
Former Miss California Carrie Prejean has penned a memoir about her experiences called Standing Still. The book will be released in November on Regnery Publishing.

Former Beauty Queen Carrie Prejean Now Married with a Book and a Baby
Author and former Miss California Carrie Prejean and Oakland Raiders quarterback husband Kyle Boller are now the parents of an eight-pound baby girl

Carrie Prejean married Oakland Raiders back-up quarterback Kyle Boller at the Grand Del Mar resort in San Diego, CA on July 2, 2010. On November 11, 2010, the couple announced that they were expecting a child in May 2011.

The Boller's first child, a daughter named Grace Christina Boller, arrived on May 11, 2011.

More at: Former Miss California Carrie Prejean weds Oakland Raiders quarterback Kyle Boller (wedding photo)

Former Beauty Queen Carrie Prejean Now Married with a Book and a Baby
Author and former Miss California Carrie Prejean and Oakland Raiders quarterback husband Kyle Boller are now the parents of an eight-pound baby girl

Carrie Prejean Facts

Carrie Prejean was born on May 13, 1987, in Vista, California.

Her full name is Caroline Michelle Prejean Boller.

Prejean attended Vista High School where she graduated in 2005.

Carrie Prejean attends San Diego Christian College.

Carrie Prejean is a member of the San Diego Padres, "Pad Squad."

She has been a model for Target, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, and Nordstrom.

Carrie Prejean has appeared in Bliss magazine, on Translation: E! » Entertainment Television, at the 81st Academy Awards, in a model search competition for the game show "Deal or No Deal," and at the 2009 Dove Awards.

Carrie Prejean planned to be a special education teacher.

Carrie Prejean released a book in November 2009 called Still Standing

Carrie Prejean married Kyle Boller on July 2, 2010

Carrie Prejean Beauty Pageant History

In 2005 Carrie Prejean ran for Miss California Teen USA. She was second runner up.

In 2007 Carrie was crowned Miss Greater San Diego.

In 2008 Carrie Prejean ran for Miss California USA and was third runner up due to a scoring error. Prejean was promoted to first runner up when the error was discovered.

In 2009, Carrie Prejean reentered the Miss California USA competition and won the Miss California title.

In April 2009, Carrie Prejean competed at the Miss USA Pageant and was awarded first runner up.

In June 2009, Carrie Prejean was fired as Miss California.

Photo © 2009 by ChristianActivities.com. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

Former Beauty Queen Carrie Prejean Now Married with a Book and a Baby
Author and former Miss California Carrie Prejean and Oakland Raiders quarterback husband Kyle Boller are now the parents of an eight-pound baby girl

Mama Mia! Former Miss California Carrie Prejean Boller Now a Wife & Mother
Former Miss California beauty queen Carrie Prejean and husband, Oakland Raiders quarterback Kyle Boller, are now parents.

Former Miss California Carrie Prejean weds Oakland Raiders quarterback Kyle Boller (wedding photo)

Former Miss California Carrie Prejean: beauty contestant, Dove Awards presenter, and book author
Former Miss California Carrie Prejean has penned a memoir about her experiences called Standing Still. The book will be released in November on Regnery Publishing.

Fired! Carrie Prejean Loses Miss California Crown
Former Miss California Carrie Prejean was fired June 10 less than a month after being told by Donald Trump she could keep the Miss California crown.

Carrie Prejean Miss California - when Christians Stumble
Everyone has heard the news by now: Miss California, Carrie Prejean is the center of controversy for her comments at the Miss USA Pageant and her topless photos. The resulting scandal may have cost Miss California some of her support in the Christian community.

Miss California Carrie Prejean - When Christians Stumble & Fall
As almost everyone knows by now, Miss California, Carrie Prejean, was ridiculed following the Miss USA Pageant in April for answering an agenda-driven question with her honest opinion. Prejean was not only mocked and insulted for her reply, but she may have been discriminated against to the point of losing the pageant for her honesty.

Miss California Carrie Prejean to Keep Crown and Title Despite Nude Photos
Carrie Prejean, Miss California 2009, will get to keep her crown despite controversy over her topless photos and her reply to Perez Hilton

Second Topless Photo of Carrie Prejean Miss California Appears on the Web
There is a great deal of speculation still flying around the web about the reportedly nude photos of Carrie Prejean, Miss California 2009.

Miss California Carrie Prejean Nude Photos Scandal Hits the Web
More controversy about Miss California Carrie Prejean as photos which were rumored to be topless and nude photos were leaked to the web on May 5

Topless Photos of Miss California Carrie Prejean - Nude Photos Scandal on the Internet
Rumors were flying on the web that Miss California Carrie Prejean was about to lose her crown as stories about photos which were rumored to be topless and semi-nude photos of Miss California Carrie Prejean circulated.

2009 Dove Award Highlights from 40th Annual Dove Awards
The 40th annual Dove Awards are over and the winners have been announced. Here are some of the high points of the show.

Miss California - Intolerance at the Miss USA Pageant
Miss California, Carrie Prejean, was ridiculed following the Miss USA Pageant for answering a politically-charged opinion question by giving her honest opinion.

Thank You, Miss California
Miss California, Carrie Prejean, was ridiculed following the Miss USA Pageant contestant for answering a question with her honest opinion. The blond beauty was not only mocked and insulted for her reply, but she may have been discriminated against to the point of losing the pageant for her honesty.

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While the Left complains about all the media attention Miss California Carrie Prejean has been getting since the Miss USA Pageant, they continue to try to drag her name through the mud -- in the media. Anytime anyone comes forward to say something negative about Carrie Prejean or her family -- whether verified or not - media puppets like Mario Lopez, the new "King of Yellow Journalism," can be counted on to announce it publicly on television.

Is the Left really so intolerant and scared of a 22-year-old Christian beauty-pageant contestant that they are willing to gleefully and maliciously attack her and her parents over and over, and report on every rumor about her family like it is "real" news, and then criticize her for the media attention? We can clearly see where the intolerance, hate-speech, and "phobia" lie in this situation... and it's NOT with Carrie Prejean.

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