Kelly Clarkson has opened up about a scary stalking situation…
Now, from a singer, songwriter, to an author, Kelly Clarkson has done it all.
And she has a huge fan base around her.
Kelly Clarkson is an icon…
With many accolades ticked off her list, including being a judge on some of our favorite shows.
We’ve been seeing a lot more of Clarkson on our TV’s over the last few years…
And the internet just can’t get enough of her!
But it hasn’t always been easy for the star…
Fans may not know quite how much hardship Kelly has faced in her life.
She rose to fame for winning the first season of American Idol way back in 2002…
With her success only growing from there.
Her debut single, A Moment Like This, became the best selling single of 2002.
It’s a song we all know and love.
After establishing herself as a musician, Clarkson began dating talent manager Brandon Blackstock in 2012…
The pair then married a year later in 2013.
They seemed to be inseperable, but it has become apparent that they went through some pretty though times.
As on September 25th, 2021 she made a heartbreaking announcement: After 7 years of marriage with Brandon Blackstock, they were divorcing.
The pair seemed to be the perfect couple…
But behind the happiness, there were some clear problems.
They cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split.
With Kelly admitting: “Definitely didn’t see anything coming that came. What I’m dealing with is hard. It involves more than just my heart, it involves a lot of little hearts.”
She continued…
“We know the best thing here is to protect our children and their little hearts. So I’m usually very open and I usually talk about everything but in this case I will talk a little bit here and there about how it affects me personally.”
And it’s also been tough on their kids…
During an interview with Extra, the star revealed how her daughter, River, 6, and son, Remington, 4, are dealing with the changes.
“I have a great family and friends that are there for me. It’s a very hard thing to navigate, to be able to be honest and share your story…
“So maybe you can help someone else [by speaking up], but at the same time protecting these little kids you adore.”
She spoke out about how child psychologists have helped her get through this tough time…
“We have a lot of help as far as therapists or child psychologists because we want to do it right,” she explained.
“Everyone’s sad and it’s okay to be sad.”
Since the split, the singer won the custody battle for both her kids, a Los Angeles judge ruled.
But they were still be able to visit their dad…
Her former husband gets the children on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th weekends of each month, while she gets them for the rest of the time.
Since the whirlwind of a divorce was announced, Clarkson has been in the process of changing her name…
So she can have a new fresh start.
Court documents obtained by Us Weekly state that Clarkson has “a desire” to change her name to what she feels represents her better…
A court hearing is set for March 28, which will see whether Clarkson’s changes go ahead for her to be known by her first and middle name…
Kelly Brianne.
Deciding on her name change isn’t the only decision Clarkson has had to make recently amid her divorce settlement.
Though recently she had some good news as a judge gave Clarkson full ownership of the $10.4 million ranch where Blackstock is currently staying.
Blackstock tried to argue that the house was “marital property,” but Clarkson bought the property, and the judge has ruled against his claims.
The virtual hearings stated that the properties “acquired during the marriage … are subject to the terms of the Premarital Agreement.”
“The Court further finds that the Montana Ranch and the other two Montana properties are not titled in both of the Parties’ names either as joint tenants with right of survivorship or as tenants by the entireties, as required under the PMA to create a marital property,” the document says.
“The Court, therefore, rejects Respondent’s [Blackstock’s] position that the Montana Ranch and other Montana properties are marital property owned 50/50 by the Parties.”
More than a year on from when their divorce was announced, Clarkson and Blackstock have reached a divorce settlement.
According to documents obtained by The Blast, Clarkson will have to pay Blackstock a one-time payment and on-going child support.
Clarkson will reportedly have to pay Blackstock a one-time payment of just over $1.3 million.
And, on a monthly basis, Clarkson will be required to pay Blackstock a child support payment of $45,601 for their 2 children.
This payment started on February 1.
The outlet reports that documents state Clarkson and Blackstock have agreed to joint custody of their children.
However, they will live with Clarkson at her home in Los Angeles.
The settlement also agreed that their children had to be vaccinated against Covid-19 due to them traveling to see their father.
Although both properties owned in Montana will go to Clarkson, Blackstock will remain living on the ranch for a short period and will pay Clarkson $2,000 a month, the outlet reports.
Additionally, the settlement stated that Clarkson will be required to pay Blackstock a payment of $115,000 per month in spousal support until January 31, 2024.
Documents further reveal that Clarkson will also get the family’s guns, pets, and several cars while Blackstock will get the farm cattle, livestock, stock dogs, and horses.
Following all this drama, Clarkson has ben hit with some more bad news.
As TMZ reports that she’s struggling with a strange man showing up at her home.
He has been recorded going up to her porch and dropping off strange letters and packages.
Police do not yet know if he means her harm, but are said to be very concerned with his actions.
What do you think?