Kelly Clarkson, a beloved singer-songwriter and television personality, is an American superstar who catapulted to fame as the winner of the first season of American Idol in 2002. Her talent, beauty, humor, and kindness have endeared her to millions. However, behind her success, there’s a heartbreaking story of self-doubt, primarily influenced by the men who have let her down.
Kelly Clarkson Said Her Father’s Rejection Was ‘Humiliating’
That started in her childhood. When she was six, her parents divorced, and her late father, Stephen, moved away with her older brother, Jason, leaving her feeling rejected.
She had a strained relationship with her dad, and they remained estranged until his sad passing in 2018. Kelly tried to reach out to him several times, but he rejected her efforts so often that she told the Scandinavian talk show Skavlan it was “humiliating.” This experience affected her deeply — to the point that she used it as inspiration for some of her biggest hits, including 2004’s “Because of You” and 2015’s “Piece by Piece.”
Thankfully, she has managed to build a healthy relationship with Jason. Before her American Idol audition, the siblings reconnected at his Alaska wedding and remained in touch since. He even appeared in her 2006 music video for “Walk Away.”
Kelly Clarkson Said She May Remain ‘Single Forever’
Clarkson’s 2022 divorce from Brandon Blackstock, her husband of nine years, has also left a lasting impression on her. It was a rollercoaster split that the star didn’t see coming, and the stress of legal proceedings concerning custody of their children, son Remington Alexander and daughter River Rose, and ownership of their Montana ranch took its toll on her.
In a 2023 Instagram Live video, she said she may remain “single forever” after the experience.
Clarkson is currently on a journey of self-healing, including a relocation to New York, which she loves. In another 2023 Instagram Live video, she said it had helped her regain her footing and peace.
She even told her Instagram followers, “Do I have a boyfriend? No! And not looking. You know why? I love being single.” She also said, “I have two kids, two dogs, three rabbits, a hamster, multiple jobs — there’s a lot going on.” So maybe she doesn’t have time for a boyfriend anyway!
Should the hugely talented performer look to find love again, we hope it’s with someone who loves her and helps her trust men again. We wish her all the best in that regard. Kelly Clarkson deserves to find the utmost happiness, whatever that looks like for her.
