NEW YORK: Renowned singer Kelly Clarkson, celebrated for her powerhouse vocals and candid behavior, has recently garnered attention for her significant weight loss journey. While Clarkson has always been open about her struggles with weight fluctuation, a source close to the star has revealed the deeper motivations behind her transformation.
According to the insider, Clarkson, 41, has long grappled with a complex relationship with food and body image. The source revealed that the Grammy-winning artist had battled bulimia during her teenage years, endured periods of extreme dieting to meet industry standards at the onset of her career, and coped with overeating during bouts of depression following her 2020 separation from her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock.
However, amidst these challenges, Clarkson’s primary focus has consistently been her children—River, 9, and Remington, 7—whom she shares with Blackstock. The source emphasized that Clarkson’s weight loss journey was not driven by a pursuit of aesthetics but rather by a deep-rooted desire to set a positive example for her children regarding health and self-care.
“Kelly has never prioritized looks or weight for herself and doesn’t want that to be what her children focus on either,” the insider remarked.
The singer’s dedication to this endeavor has been unwavering, despite the ongoing legal battles with Blackstock. Clarkson filed for divorce in 2020 and recently concluded a protracted legal dispute, during which she accused Blackstock of operating an unlicensed talent agency using her name. She emerged victorious, securing a substantial settlement of $2,641,374 from her ex-husband.
