Kelly Clarkson has proven that she can excel in other industries, even though she started her career as a musician.
Following her win on Season 1 of American Idol in 2002, Clarkson has expanded her empire and unleashed her talents in different industries. She has become the host of her own show and has written books for her fans.
Read on to learn more about the first American Idol.
Kelly Clarkson's Age, Birthday
Born on April 24, 1982, Clarkson turns 42 on Wednesday. She was born in Forth Worth, Tex., but grew up in Burleson, Tex.
Kelly Clarkson's Net Worth 2024
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kelly Clarkson's net worth as of 2024 is $14 million.
Her finances have grown over the years due to her music career, but her works in the film industry and as an author have pushed her net worth to another level.
Clarkson also reportedly receives $14 million from The Voice per season, making her total earnings reach the $100 million mark as of press time.
However, she has been battling with her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, in court following their divorce in June 2020. She was urged by the court to pay her estranged husband spousal support, though Clarkson later filed a complaint against Blackstock and his management company, Starstruck Management, for allegedly violating state labor laws since 2007.
In her filing, she said that Blackstock and his company owe her $1.4 million in commissions for her work on The Kelly Clarkson Show and The Voice.
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Kelly Clarkson Trends Due to Her Weight Loss
After experiencing stressful months, Clarkson decided to start making long-term lifestyle changes to ensure the good quality of her health.
In the January episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, the "Because of You" singer revealed she was prediabetic.
"I was a tiny bit overweight ... But they were like, 'You're prediabetic. You're right on the borderline.' And I was like, 'But I'm not there yet,'" Clarkson said, adding she was not surprised by the diagnosis.
She also has thyroid and autoimmune issues that led her to manage her weight, ending up losing 37 pounds.
Is Kelly Clarkson Dating Again?
Years after her divorce, Clarkson revealed her relationship status during a March interview with Hoda Kotb. She admitted she has not been on a first date in two years, and she does not plan to put herself on the market at this time.
"I am really loving not having a man in my life," Clarkson continued. "Like, it's just too hard. There's too much. It's too much."
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