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Kelly Clarkson Admits She “never Wanted to Get Married” to Brandon Blackstock
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Kelly Clarkson is opening up about her past marriage to Brandon Blackstock, revealing a surprising truth: she never actually wanted to tie the knot in the first place. Nearly two years after finalizing their divorce, the beloved singer and talk show host shared her candid feelings in a recent interview.
A Surprising Revelation About Her Marriage
In an interview with People published on Wednesday, January 3, Clarkson, 41, confessed, “I never wanted to get married the first time.” She explained that her ex-husband,Brandon Blackstock,48,had children and a strong religious background,which made marriage critically important to him.
Clarkson and Blackstock were married from 2013 to 2020. During their union, they welcomed two children: daughter River Rose, 11, and son Remington, 9. The “As U Been Gone” singer filed for divorce in June 2020, and the former couple officially settled their divorce in 2022. As part of the settlement, Clarkson received full primary custody of their children and relocated to New York City with them.
Reflecting on a Major Life Change
The Grammy winner previously touched upon the emotional toll of her divorce and the subsequent move in an interview with USA Today in October 2023. At the time, she admitted, “I thought I was making a horrible decision.” She elaborated on her need for a fresh start,stating,”I knew I needed a fresh start and couldn’t be in L.A. I really wanted to be in Montana, but you can’t really do a show from there quite yet. So I was like, ‘The only other option would probably be New York.'”
A look Back at past Relationships
Before her marriage to Blackstock, Clarkson’s romantic life included brief relationships with musician Ryan Key in 2006 and Graham Colton in 2015.
Clarkson Weighs In on Taylor Swift’s Touring success
Beyond her personal life, Clarkson also made headlines over the weekend for her thoughts on fellow musician Taylor Swift’s monumental Eras Tour. In a moment captured on social media, Clarkson humorously contrasted her own touring experiences with Swift’s seemingly limitless resources.
“When you tour, like, you have to take everything in trucks. So, you have to pay for all that,” Clarkson explained. “You can’t really pay for seven guitars on stage ’cause you make no money. Unless you’re Taylor Swift, then you can do whatever the f*** you want. For the rest of us minions, [it doesn’t] work.” Her candid observation highlighted the vast difference in scale and financial capacity between artists, resonating with many fans who admired her down-to-earth perspective.