Hey there, friends! You know who’s not afraid to speak her mind? That’s right—Kelly Clarkson! The powerhouse singer has had enough of society's ridiculous beauty standards. Since she first burst onto the scene in the early 2000s via American Idol, Kelly's been navigating the often superficial world of Hollywood. Now, she’s on a mission to remind her fans that while the glitz and glamour might look great on screen, it’s all just an illusion. Let’s dive deeper into what she’s saying and why it matters.
In a candid interview with People, Kelly wasn’t shy about calling out the industry’s obsession with perfection. Pointing to her hair and face, she joked, “This is actual fake news.” At 36 years old (at the time of the interview), Kelly has seen it all. She explained, “Sometimes Hollywood acts like if people see who we really are, it’ll be the end of us. But come on, everyone poops, everyone burps—we’re all human beings at the end of the day.” Her honesty is refreshing, isn’t it? It’s like she’s saying, “Hey, let’s stop pretending and start being real.”
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More Than Just Hair and Makeup
In another interview, the mom of two opened up about how society’s beauty standards go beyond just hair and makeup. Kelly revealed that people are constantly fixated on her weight. “People think, ‘Oh, there’s something wrong with her. She’s gaining weight,’” she told Redbook. But here’s the thing: Kelly doesn’t see it that way. In fact, she sees her weight as a reflection of her happiness. “When I’m heavier, it means I’m happy,” she explained. “No one actually cares about your health—they just care about how you look. And guess what? When I’m fat, that’s when I’m truly happy.”
Teaching Fans to Love Themselves
Through her music and public persona, Kelly aims to teach her fans that it’s perfectly okay to be comfortable in your own skin. For years, she battled her weight and even struggled with bulimia during high school. But now, she’s come to love herself inside and out. “I don’t obsess over my weight, and that’s probably why other people have such a hard time accepting it,” she admitted. “Some people are born skinny with great metabolisms—that’s not me. And honestly, I wish I had a faster metabolism, but then again, someone else might wish they could walk into a room and make friends with everyone like I can. You always want what someone else has, but sometimes, you’ve got to appreciate what you’ve got.”
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Raising Kids Who Value More Than Appearance
Kelly isn’t just focused on herself; she’s also teaching her children—daughter River Rose, 3, and son Remington, 2—about self-worth. “I try not to compliment them too much on their looks,” she shared with People. “If they’re handsome or beautiful, sure, we’ll say that. But I’m really passionate about emphasizing traits like intelligence, wit, and humor—the things that build character.” It’s clear that Kelly wants her kids to grow up knowing they’re valued for who they are, not just how they look.
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