Kelly Clarkson's Shocking Admission: The Real Truth About Her Divorce from Brandon Blackstock

Kelly Clarkson openly admits that she did not handle her divorce from Brandon Blackstock in the most graceful manner. In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, the host of the Kelly Clarkson Show, who is now 41 years old, candidly shared her struggles behind closed doors. She confessed to having numerous tearful sessions with her friends where she was unable to speak. Clarkson recognizes that she exhibited unhealthy habits during this time, ones that she only became aware of in hindsight.

Clarkson tied the knot with the 46-year-old music manager, who already had two older children from a previous relationship, in 2013. However, in June 2020, it was confirmed that Clarkson had initiated divorce proceedings, which were eventually concluded two years later.

During the divorce proceedings, Kelly Clarkson and her ex-husband, Blackstock, had a dispute over their marital assets, including Clarkson's Montana residence where Blackstock resided, as well as the custody of their two minor children, River Rose, 9, and Remington, 7. Ultimately, Clarkson was granted primary custody of their children, while Blackstock was given monthly visitation rights. As part of the settlement, Clarkson agreed to pay her former spouse a lump sum of $1.3 million and provide spousal support of $115,000 per month until January 2024.

Clarkson has been open about moving on since her divorce and credits her upcoming album, Chemistry, for helping her through the breakup. She shared that the process of healing and moving forward has been gradual rather than a single defining moment. Reflecting on her journey, Clarkson revealed that her album starts with a song called "Skip This Part," where she expresses her desire to skip the painful moments. Even before her separation, she had discussions with her therapist about trying to salvage the relationship, but deep down, she knew it was unlikely to work out.

She expressed her frustration, stating that the situation was unpleasant and she didn't want to go through it. Love can drive people to do both incredible and foolish things. She didn't pinpoint a specific moment but mentioned that it gradually happened. One thing that helped her was when someone advised her that she didn't have to engage in every argument she was invited to, and that advice resonated with her.

In addition to her personal struggles, Clarkson has also been entangled in a legal dispute with her former father-in-law, Narvel Blackstock, for the past three years. He sued her for breach of contract and unpaid commissions, to which she filed a counterclaim. The resolution of this legal battle is expected to be reached later this month.

Chemistry, which charts both the ups and downs of relationships, drops on Friday, June 23.