What is Kelly Clarkson’s net worth? Who is Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband?
Introduction
Kelly Clarkson is an American singer and television personality who rocketed to fame after winning the first season of American Idol in 2002.
Currently, Clarkson has a daytime talk show, serves as a coach on The Voice, and has published several children’s books.
Biography
She was born on April 24, 1982, in Fort Worth, Texas, as Kelly Brianne Clarkson.
Her parents are Stephen Michael Clarkson and Jeanne Ann (née Rose).
Her mother is a descendant of state senator Isaiah Rose.
Her parents divorced when she was six years old.
Her vocal prowess was first recognized when she was a seventh grader.
In 2000, Kelly graduated from Burleson High School.
American Idol
In 2002, Clarkson won the first season of American Idol.
August 05, 2002 – @Getty
Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, and Simon Cowell served as judges.
Two weeks after her American Idol win, Kelly released her first single, A Moment like This.
In 2003, she released her debut album, Thankful. The album entered the US Billboard 200 chart at #1.
In 2004, Clarkson dropped her second album titled Breakaway. It spawned several big hits, including:
- Walk Away
- Behind These Hazel Eyes
- Breakaway
- Since U Been Gone
In 2005, she went on her first tour, The Breakaway Tour. In the same year, Billboard ranked her as the Top Female Artist.
Kelly Clarkson attends NBC’s “The Voice” Season 14 on April 30, 2018 – @Getty
In 2012, Kelly served as a mentor and judge on the ABC television show Duets.
In early 2013, she performed at the second inauguration of President Barack Obama.
In 2016, the Fort Worth-born inked a new deal with Atlantic Records.
In September 2019, Clarkson launched her talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show.
February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles – @Getty
“Having my own talk show where I get to do all of these things is pretty much a dream job,” she said.
In 2022, the “Already Gone” artist received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In June 2022, Clarkson won two Daytime Emmys.
In 2023, her album Chemistry was released through Atlantic Records.
In September 2024, she released the single You For Christmas.
Husband
In 2013, Kelly Clarkson married Brandon Blackstock at Blackberry Farms in Tennessee.
Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson attend Warner Music Group Grammy Celebration 2012 – @Getty
Brandon Blackstock served as her manager through Starstruck Entertainment with his father. He is also the founder of a rodeo production in Montana called Valley View Rodeo.
He was previously married to Melissa Ashworth, with whom he has two children.
They began dating in late 2011 and announced their engagement in December 2012.
At the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 7, 2013 – @Getty
“I’M ENGAGED,” she tweeted on December 16, 2012. “Happiest night of my life last night!”
In June 2014, the couple welcomed their first child together, daughter River.
On April 12, 2016, their son, Remington “Remy” Alexander, was born.
In 2016, Clarkson revealed she had gotten her tubes tied.
“I am super thankful I’m never going to be pregnant again,” the American singer explained.
In June 2020, Kelly filed for divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
Kelly and Brandon’s divorce was finalized in 2022.
She was granted primary physical custody of the children, Remington and River.
Clarkson and Blackstock had a prenuptial agreement, which was upheld at their divorce. According to the prenup, all assets that were hers prior to the marriage remain hers.
Brandon Blackstock and wife Kelly Clarkson pose backstage at the hit musical “Finding Neverland” on Broadway at The Lunt Fontanne Theater on July 15, 2015 – @Getty
However, she had to pay $115,000 per month as spousal support until January 2024. In addition, Clarkson has to pay $45,601 each month as child support.
She also paid $1.18 million in legal fees.
In 2023, Blackstock was ordered to pay $2.6 million to Clarkson after he unlawfully procured deals that should’ve been handled by a talent agent. His legal team has already filed to appeal the ruling.
Who is Kelly Clarkson dating now?
At the time of writing, Kelly Clarkson is single. “I’m very noncommittal at the moment,” she revealed in 2024.
Height
Kelly Clarkson is 5′ 2″ (1.57 m) tall.
Kelly Clarkson – Net Worth
So, how much is Kelly Clarkson worth?
Kelly Clarkson attends the 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards at Loews Hollywood Hotel – @Getty
Her prize for winning American Idol was $1 million and a recording contract with RCA.
Clarkson has released ten studio albums, including When Christmas Comes Around…, Meaning of Life, Wrapped in Red, and All I Ever Wanted.
She has sold over 54 million singles and 28 million albums.
“Because my career went from zero to 100, there was no ‘growing,'” the singer revealed in an interview. “I learnt well under pressure.”
On YouTube, Clarkson has over 3.4 billion views — about $10 million in revenue.
Her Meaning of Life Tour grossed $17.5 million.
As a coach for The Voice,” she is paid $14 million for a season.
She is also the host of her Emmy-winning daytime show, The Kelly Clarkson Show.
During her divorce proceedings, it was revealed that she makes $1.9 million per month from The Kelly Clarkson Show and The Voice.
Clarkson has published children’s books. Therefore, Kelly Clarkson has an estimated net worth of $60 million.
Real estate
Kelly Clarkson attends “VH1 Divas” 2012 at The Shrine Auditorium on December 16, 2012 in Los Angeles – @Getty
In 2007, Kelly paid $1.5 million for a three-bedroom home in Nashville, located in the Belle Meade neighborhood. In 2011, the “Stronger” singer sold the property for $1.2 million.
In 2018, Clarkson bought an eight-bedroom, nine-bathroom, and two half-bathroom mansion in Encino for $8.5 million. Three years later, the singer sold it for $8.24 million.
In July 2021, Kelly Clarkson purchased a house in Toluca Lake that sits on just over an acre for $5.4 million.
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