Kelly Clarkson Opens Up About Her Daughter's Heartbreaking Bullying Incident

By Ridenour

19 Apr 2025


Hey there, let me share something with you. You know Kelly Clarkson, right? Well, her little girl, River Rose, is just three years old, but she's already faced something no kid should have to deal with—bullying. In a heartfelt interview with Redbook magazine, Kelly opened up about the experience that left her heartbroken and protective instincts on high alert. She admitted she "totally went off on" the kid who was mean to her daughter, all in her head, of course. Stick around and check out the video below to hear more about Kelly's thoughts on River!

Family Life and Parenthood

For Kelly, being a mom has completely transformed her. The former American Idol winner and her husband, Brandon Blackstock, have two adorable kids: River Rose, who's three, and their one-year-old son, Remington. Brandon, who works as a talent manager, also has two older kids, Savannah, 16, and Seth, 11, from his first marriage. During her chat with Redbook, Kelly revealed how motherhood has changed her personality. "Having kids has brought fear into my life," she confessed. "I used to be fearless, but now I have these nightmares about someone taking my little girl. It's always about me not being able to protect my kids. I'm a mama bear now," she explained.

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    When it comes to adding more kids to the family, Kelly and Brandon are done. In a recent interview, Kelly joked about their decision to stop at two. "Oh, God, those tubes are gone! We don't even talk about it anymore. We're both fixed, but somehow, we might still end up pregnant," she laughed on KTU’s Cubby and Carolina in the Morning. She went on to say, "I feel bad for my friends who struggle with getting pregnant because every time I was pregnant, it was brutal. It can't happen again!"

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    She also shared her reasoning behind their decision during an appearance on The Jenny McCarthy Show in 2016. "I was literally pregnant with Remi, and I was like, 'You are getting fixed. This will never happen to me again.' If something happens, it’s a miracle from God. I literally told my OBGYN on the table, 'If I get pregnant again, I will find you!'" Kelly said.

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