Kelly Clarkson Ex Husband, Age, Height, Weight, Net Worth 2026
Kelly Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. She rose to fame as the winner of the first season of American Idol in 2002 and has built a multi-decade career in music and television, including hosting her own Emmy-winning daytime talk show and serving multiple times as a coach on The Voice.
Kelly Brianne Clarkson was born on April 24, 1982, in Fort Worth, Texas. She is 44 years old. She is American. She was raised primarily in Burleson, Texas. Her parents, Stephen Michael Clarkson and Jeanne Ann Rose, divorced when she was young. She has siblings.
Clarkson won the first season of American Idol in 2002. Her debut single “A Moment Like This” became a major hit. Her first album, Thankful (2003), was followed by the breakthrough Breakaway (2004), which included hits such as “Since U Been Gone,” “Behind These Hazel Eyes,” and “Because of You.” She has released multiple successful albums spanning pop, rock, country, and R&B influences, including My December, All I Ever Wanted, Stronger, Piece by Piece, Meaning of Life, and later projects. She has won three Grammy Awards.
In television, she became a coach on The Voice (appearing in numerous seasons, including a return for season 30 in 2026). From 2019 to 2026 she hosted The Kelly Clarkson Show, which won multiple Daytime Emmy Awards (including for outstanding talk series and for her as host). The show concluded after seven seasons in 2026 so she could prioritize time with her children. She has continued releasing new music, including singles in 2025–2026.
Kelly Clarkson Ex Husband
Kelly Clarkson married talent manager Brandon Blackstock in 2013. They have two children: daughter River Rose (born 2014) and son Remington “Remy” Alexander (born 2016). The couple divorced, with the process finalized around 2020–2021. Blackstock died of cancer in 2025. Clarkson has spoken publicly about focusing on her children’s well-being and adjusting her professional schedule accordingly.
Kelly Clarkson’s net worth is commonly estimated at around $60 million. Her earnings come from music sales and touring, high salaries from The Voice and The Kelly Clarkson Show, endorsements, and related ventures. Exact figures are private and can vary by source.
