Kelly Clarkson: Life in pictures
Kelly Clarkson
Miss Independent
Growing up, Kelly Clarksons family didnt have much dough. To make ends meet, she did everything from working at Papa John’s to selling vacuums door to door. Guess she really is Miss Independent. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
Dark phase
My December, Kellys third album, was noticeably darker than her previous releases. In 2007, Kellys bitter feud with her producer, Clive Davis, cast a dark shadow over the albums release. (Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images)
And she can sing!
Unlike many pop singers today, you wont catch Kelly lip-synching or claiming bronchitis. Kelly is understood to be one of the best singers of her generation. As Simon Cowell told Good Morning America, she is a better singer than the other five Idol winners “by a mile. (Scott Gries / Getty Images)
Reba and Kelly
In 2007, because of the mess that accompanied My December, Kelly ditched her management and signed with Reba McEntires husbands management firm.
Kelly began to sing with Reba at various awards shows and even appeared on Rebas aptly titled sitcom, Reba in 2007. (Rusty Russell / Getty Images)
Look like me, drink like me, play like me
Kelly has lent her famous face to Proactiv, VitaminWater and NASCAR. She also lent her song, Go to an ad campaign for Ford. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
Weighty issues
Over the years, Kellys weight has fluctuated considerably. During her dispute over My December, Kelly appeared heavier than ever. Kelly admitted to Entertainment Weekly that she is an emotional eater, saying After a long day and Im tired, yeah, a cookie helps. It makes me feel good.
She has also confessed that in high school, she suffered from bulimia. “One of my guy friends caught on to it, and I just felt so ashamed and embarrassed,” she told CosmoGIRL!’ Kellys candor makes her an excellent role model. Shes a real girl with real problems, and America loves her for it, no matter what mean things the tabloids have to say. (Gaye Gerard / Getty Images)
