Kelly Clarkson’s Subtle Message to Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock This Christmas
In a recent promotional effort for her holiday album, “When Christmas Comes Around… Again,” Kelly Clarkson appears to have sent a not-so-subtle message to her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock.
On Wednesday, the inaugural winner of American Idol shared an “official album visualizer” on YouTube that featured an intriguing scene: four stockings adorning a fireplace.
Among these stockings were two labeled with the names of Clarkson and Blackstock’s children—10-year-old daughter River and 8-year-old son Remington. The third stocking simply read “Mom.” However, it was the fourth stocking that caught everyone’s attention; emblazoned with the word “Nope,” it left little room for interpretation.
A Brief History of Their Relationship
For those who may need a refresher on their tumultuous relationship, Clarkson and Blackstock were married for seven years before their separation in 2020. Their divorce was finalized in 2022, granting Clarkson primary custody of their two children. The split was anything but amicable; tensions escalated as Blackstock had also been managing his wife’s career through his family business, Starstruck Management Group.
Following Clarkson’s filing for divorce, Starstruck sued her over alleged unpaid commissions and claims of breaching her contract. In response, she countersued and ultimately won a significant legal victory in 2023 when a California labor commissioner ruled that Blackstock had exceeded his managerial authority while negotiating four business deals on her behalf.
In essence, Clarkson accused her former spouse of financial misconduct against her.
Recent Legal Developments
Earlier this year, she filed another lawsuit against both Blackstock and his father’s management firm for purported violations of state labor laws. This case quietly settled in May without much public fanfare.
Past Passive-Aggressive Remarks
Clarkson has previously expressed herself through veiled references aimed at Blackstock during public appearances. For instance, during one performance on her talk show in March 2023, she cleverly modified the lyrics to Gayle’s hit song “ABCDEFU” to seemingly address both Brandon and his father directly: “Forget you and your dad and the fact that you got half / And my broken heart turned into art.”
Despite these pointed remarks about their past relationship dynamics—and even though she has remained single since their split—Clarkson has indicated that this is what her children prefer as well. In November during an interview with KSOT 103.5 listeners, she revealed how often they express discomfort at the thought of seeing their mother with someone new: “They constantly bring it up: ‘Please don’t date anyone else.’ They’re young so it’s hard for them to envision me being with anyone other than their dad.”
As we approach this festive season filled with joy—and perhaps some underlying tension—it seems Kelly Clarkson is using creative outlets not just to promote music but also as means to navigate personal challenges from past relationships while keeping family matters close at heart.
Ananya Upadhyay is an experienced freelance journalist specializing in investigative reporting on health and environmental issues. She is a college student and contributes to The Right Opinion, she delivers impactful news with deep analysis to inform and engage global audiences.
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