Kelly Clarkson Then and Now: Singer's drastic weight loss journey over the years
Kelly Clarkson has struggled with her weight for years
Singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson recently shared a photo on Instagram of her amazing weight loss transformation, leaving her fans in complete awe as they begged for the secrets behind her slimming down. Although Kelly hasn't discussed her recent weight loss, she had previously stated that she wants to reduce more than 20 kg. Exploring images from past years, let's take a look at Kelly's weight-loss struggles and her ultimate triumph in 2023.
2002: Kelly Clarkson wins 'American Idol' Season 1 but faces body shaming
Kelly's big break came in 2002 when she became the first 'American Idol' winner. The 'A Moment Like This' hitmaker admitted to battling with body-shamers to Ellen DeGeneres in 2015. She remarked, "I was the biggest girl in the [American Idol cast] too. And I wasn’t big, but people would call me big … I’ve kind of always gotten that. And it’s like, you’re just who you are. We are who we are — whatever size."
2006: Kelly Clarkson discovers she has 'a thyroid problem'
In a 2018 interview with 'Today', Kelly disclosed that she started taking medicine in 2006 after receiving a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease, Hashimoto's disease, that led to hypothyroidism. She did, however, eventually quit taking it, which caused her to alter her lifestyle. Kelly said at the time, "I know the industry loves the weight gone, but for me, it wasn’t really (about) the weight. For me, it was ‘I’m not on my medicine anymore.'"
2012: Kelly Clarkson suffers from weight fluctuations
Early in 2012, Kelly talked to Us Weekly about her weight fluctuations, saying, "It’s just trying to eat a little better and work out a little more. But no matter what size I am I love performing no matter how big or little I am! I feel good."
2014: Kelly Clarkson welcomes her first child
Kelly and her now ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, welcomed their first child River Rose Blackstock in 2014 when the singer was 32. At the time, an overjoyed Kelly had tweeted, “Our baby girl River Rose Blackstock arrived on June 12th! Thank you everyone for all of your well wishes! Brandon and I are on cloud 9!!”
2016: Kelly Clarkson welcomes her second child
In 2016, Kelly and her now ex-husband Brandon Blackstock welcomed their second child, Remington Alexander Blackstock, into their family. Kelly, unfortunately, was trolled about her pregnant weight gain at the time. She hit back at mean tweets calling her obese in 2017 by replying, "[I'm] still f–king awesome."
2018: Kelly Clarkson loses 37 pounds with help of 'lectin-free' diet
Kelly shed 37 pounds by the year 2018 and credited her weight reduction to the "lectin-free" diet recommended in Dr Steven Gundry's book, 'The Plant Paradox.' "I did it for this autoimmune disease that I had and I had a thyroid issue, and now all my levels are back up. I’m not on medicine anymore because of this book," she said to Extra at the time. Kelly added: "It’s essentially about how we prepare our food; no pesticides, no genetically modified organisms; and eating organically."
2022: Kelly Clarkson motivates women struggling with weight
Kelly gave her personal inspirational views in 2022 about how she was able to end the vicious cycle of feeling like she had to look a certain way all the time. At 'The Kelly Clarkson Show,' the 'American Idol' winner claimed that since she was a young child, she has been under stress to have her physique meet specific expectations. She added that although it's an awful thing for a child to go through, this helped her overcome her cycles of negative self-talk before she became famous in the entertainment industry.
March 2023: Kelly Clarkson returns to 'The Voice'
Kelly apparently lost weight following her divorce from Brandon Blackstock in 2022, though she hasn't spoken out about it specifically. After resolving that specific drama in her life, she returned as a judge on 'The Voice,' in March 2023.
October 2023: Kelly Clarkson reveals her dramatic 'makeover'
On October 15, Kelly posted a picture of her outfit from the previous day's performance at Audacy's 10th Annual 'We Can Survive' event at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The 'Since U Been Gone' singer accessorized with black tights and matching boots, a black wrap dress with an abstract pattern in shades of pink and blue that drew attention to her now small waist.