Classic Candice Michelle Photos

Candice Michelle studio photo shoot on March 6, 2006, at WWE Raw at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo from WWE.com – Classic Candice Michelle photos)

Check out these classic photos of Candice Michelle, an American emotional alignment specialist, motivational speaker, mother, former professional wrestler, former actress and former model.

Candice Michelle was featured in a major in-ring segment where she unveiled her April 2006 Playboy magazine cover. This segment served as the official breaking point for “Vince’s Devils” and set up a feud between herself and Torrie Wilson heading into WrestleMania 22.

Torrie Wilson and Victoria stood in the ring to lift a red cloth off a giant display. After a drum roll, Candice herself emerged from the box under the cover and did her signature “Go Daddy” dance.

Candice took the microphone to say she was the hottest WWE Diva to ever pose for the magazine, throwing shade at Trish Stratus and mocking Stacy Keibler for “choking” by finishing third on Dancing with the Stars.

Candice demanded that Torrie admit her new Playboy cover was hotter than both of Torrie’s previous covers combined. When Torrie refused and called Candice a “bitch,” Candice feigned an apology and hugged her.

While they were hugging, Victoria blindsided Torrie from behind. Candice then attacked Torrie, driving her face-first into the canvas. Candice and Victoria celebrated the beat down and shared a quick kiss before leaving the ring together.

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You can meet Candice Michelle on Saturday, November 28, 2026, during WrestleCade Weekend in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at the Benton Convention Center. She will be appearing 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for her meet and greet appearance will be sold at the event. Visit WrestleCade.com for event information and the complete guest list. (Graphic from Ultimate Starz Promotions on Instagram)

Candice Michelle helped define WWE’s late-2000s Divas era, evolving from a model into a dedicated WWE Women’s Champion. This page is dedicated to her WWE tenure (2004 to 2009), as well as her modeling career before wrestling.

Candice Michelle poses in the Playboy pool on April 8, 2003, at the Playboy Mansion in the Holmby Hills neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, near Beverly Hills. 

Playboy launched its search for the 50th Anniversary Playmate, where test shots for candidates were taken. 

Candice Michelle photo shoot with the WWE Women’s Championship at Raw at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas on June 25, 2007. This photo shoot took place one day after Michelle beat Melina at Vengeance: Night of Champions to capture the WWE Women’s Championship. Click here to see highlights from their title match. (Photo from WWE.com – Classic Candice Michelle photos)

Candice posted this photo on October 21, 2025, on Instagram along with a video message on being consistent. She wrote, “Consistency ≠ Constant

“Consistency + Time = Results. My favorite equation.

“But here’s the truth — consistency doesn’t mean constant. Life is happening while you’re trying to stay on track. Kids get sick. Work calls. Accidents happen. Someone needs you right now.

“Don’t confuse interruptions with failure. Consistency is about coming back, not never falling off. It’s about showing up again and again — with faith, flexibility, and forgiveness.

“So today, leave the worry, doubt, and fear out of it. Keep moving forward — imperfectly consistent, beautifully human.”

When Candice Michelle broke into WWE in November 2004 under the character of a make-up artist, very few people anticipated her being anything more than eye candy. Listening to the whispers of doubt, she devoted herself to proving her critics wrong. Less than three years of stepping foot inside the squared circle for the first time, she reached the pinnacle of the professional wrestling industry by capturing the WWE Women’s Championship.

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Candice Michelle makes her entrance on Raw at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 19, 2007. (Photo from Candice Michelle’s profile on WWE.com)

Michelle’s entrance was not shown on television as Raw returned from a commercial break while she was in the ring. She then spoke on the mic and called out WWE Women’s Champion Melina for writing in a blog that Playboy cover models can’t compete with her in the ring.

“I myself am a Playboy cover model and if she has a problem with women like me, then just come out here, Melina, and do something about it,” Michelle said.

Melina appeared on stage and the two exchanged some vicious insults. Michelle then challenged Melina to a Bra and Panties Match with no title on the line, which Melina accepted. Melina then stormed the ring and their Bra and Panties Match was shown in progress after a commercial break. Click here to see their verbal and physical encounter.

She was born Candice Michelle Beckman on September 30, 1978 (age 48) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. When Beckman was 19 years old, she moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career in show business. She studied theater arts at Santa Monica College and gained acting experience at Piero Dusa Acting Conservatory in Santa Monica, California. It was during this time that Beckman adopted her middle name, Michelle, as her stage surname and became Candice Michelle.

After finding some success in modeling and acting, Michelle applied for WWE’s $250,000 Raw Diva Search in 2004. Though not chosen as one of the final 10 contestants, WWE officials felt that Michelle had potential and offered her a contract. At first, Michelle’s limited wrestling ability restricted her to non-competitive roles. While she enjoyed the attention she was getting, Michelle regarded herself as more than eye candy.

Wearing a black-and-white striped crop top featuring a front-tie knot and a small WWE logo patch, Candice Michelle makes her entrance at The Great American Bash at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York on July 24, 2005. Candice served as the Special Guest Referee for the Bra and Panties Match between Melina and Torrie Wilson. Click here to see this match in its entirety. (Photo by WWE)

After undergoing extensive wrestling training from former Four Horsemen enforcer Arn Anderson, she became a legitimate threat in the women’s division. At Vengeance: Night of Champions on June 24, 2007, Michelle validated her worth when she defeated Melina for the WWE Women’s Championship, becoming the first person from the Diva Search to win a title.

The victory capped off her incredible evolution into a dominant professional wrestler. Michelle kept her pretty face along the way as she appeared on the cover of Playboy and starred in multiple GoDaddy commercials that aired during the Super Bowl.

After losing the WWE Women’s Championship to Beth Phoenix at No Mercy on October 7, 2007, Michelle remained a top contender for the prestigious title, but a string of injuries prevented her from regaining the success she achieved before. WWE released Michelle from her contract on June 19, 2009.

Michelle retired from wrestling following her departure from WWE and transitioned into motherhood. She had married KenGee Ehrlich, a chiropractor from Los Angeles, California, on May 7, 2005, and changed her personal name to Candice Ehrlich. They are the parents of three daughters: AkiAnne Rose, born May 23, 2010; Ryumi Grace, born October 20, 2012; and Aloha Von Ehrlich, born July 17, 2015.

Candice Michelle posing in a naughty schoolgirl outfit in a locker room setting for a WWE photo shoot in 2005. Click here to see more images from this photo shoot.

“For me, it’s been an awesome transition,” Michelle said in a 2011 interview. “I think it’s because I loved my time at the WWE. I loved the people I worked with, and I felt blessed there. And then when my release happened, I think it came at a perfect time in my life. I don’t think I was quite ready to say, ‘I’m done,’ but when they released me, I realized that my life had a new venture. And then when motherhood came along, it was the best thing in the world.”

Candice Michelle sitting on a hanging bubble chair with a red cushion. Paired with tall dark boots, she is wearing a black crochet dress that is pulled down as she covers her breasts with her hands. The year of this photo shoot is unclear, but it likely took place before she joined WWE in 2004.

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