Well over the past couple of years, she’s been making some big moves in her life. For starters, the 39-year-old filed for divorce from her husband, Brandon Blackstock, after nearly seven years of marriage.
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She’s also conquered daytime TV with her acclaimed talk show and slayed her role as America’s super lovable judge on The Voice.
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Can you tell I fucking love Kelly Clarkson?
And now, her newest change, I guess, is HER NAME.
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Yup, this week, Kelly filed a petition with Los Angeles Superior Court to change her name, TODAY reported.
Kelly is changing her legal name to “Kelly Brianne.” Brianne is her middle name.
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“My new name more fully reflects who I am,” she explained.
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IDK WHY, but I’m emotional and happy for her.
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Alexa, play “Breakaway” by Kelly Brianne.
People, of course, had some thoughts and reactions:
Sorry but I’m not calling her Kelly Brianne. That name is giving an autumnal IG influencer from North Carolina or a sister wife
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Either way, we will be supporting Kelly Brianne.
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WHY? Because this woman can sing her fucking face off, makes hits that are so good it clears my skin, and because she’s a non-problematic queen.
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We welcome you with open arms, Kelly Brianne.
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