Known for her successful music career and hosting The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kelly Clarkson has opened up about the trials of parenting.
Who is Kelly Clarkson?
Kelly Clarkson, an alum of American Idol and popular talk show host, is a mother of two children named River Rose and Remington “Remy” Alexander. She shares these two children with her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. During her marriage to Blackstock, Clarkson also assumed the role of stepmother to Savannah and Seth, Blackstock's children from a prior marriage.
Parenting Teenagers
During a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, she had a conversation about the challenges of parenting teenagers with her guest, comedian and father of five, Jim Gaffigan. Clarkson painted the teenage years as being “real different” and identified mood swings as a particular hurdle.
Guest Appearance: Jim Gaffigan
Notably, Gaffigan was on the show to promote his film, Unfrosted, and his bourbon brand, Fathertime. The conversation between Clarkson and Gaffigan further delved into the necessity of downtime and the occasional drink after tackling the responsibilities of parenthood.
Life after Divorce
Clarkson reminisced about her nighttime routine with Blackstock, which often included a nightcap after the children had gone to bed. Clarkson and Blackstock ended their marriage in 2020, though the divorce process dragged on until 2022 due to prolonged legal disputes over custody and financial matters.