Kelly Clarkson
Birth Name:
Kelly Brianne Clarkson
Birth Place:
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Profession
Soundtrack, Actress, Producer
Fast Facts
- Broke the Billboard Hot 100 record owned by The Beatles for the fastest rise to number one on the chart with her song "A Moment Like This․"
- Had numerous albums certified platinum by the RIAA for selling over one million copies in the United States
- Encouraged to join her middle school's choir when a teacher overheard her singing in the halls
- Involved in productions of musicals such as "Annie Get Your Gun" and "Brigadoon," and displayed her singing in a talent show during high school
- Worked as a Red Bull promoter and a telemarketer while still looking for her big break in music
- Quote: "I’m a true Texan and we love land․ I already own quite a bit but I’d like a lot more of it please․"
- Quote: "Singing gave me confidence․ Friends at school were nervous because they didn't know what they wanted to do with the rest of their lives, but I had a peaceful feeling inside․ I knew that I would make a living at this since a seventh-grade assembly․"
- Hit singles include "Miss Independent," "Since U Been Gone" and "My Life Would Suck Without You․"
- Won first place on the singing competition show "American Idol" in 2002
- Has said she was inspired by writer Charlotte Brontë's book "Jane Eyre․"
- Offered full scholarships to the University of Texas at Austin and the University of North Texas, but ultimately decided to pursue her music career
- Owned a ranch in Mansfield, Texas, which she called a "sanctuary for unwanted animals" she provided veterinary care for and adopted out
- Owned a ring that belonged to writer Jane Austen, but has since placed it in a museum
Awards
- 2003Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Chemistry:Nominated
- 2003Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Breakout Star - Female:Nominated
- 2003Stinker Award - Worst Actress:Nominated
- 2003Stinker Award - Worst On-Screen Couple:Nominated
- 2003Stinker Award - Worst Fake Accent: Female:Nominated
- 2003Stinker Award - Worst Song:Winner
- 2004Razzie Award - Worst Actress:Nominated
- 2004Razzie Award - Worst Screen Couple:Nominated
- 2017Dorian Award - TV Musical Performance of the Year:Nominated
- 2019Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Song:Nominated
- 2020Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host:Winner
- 2021Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show:Winner
- 2021Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host:Winner
- 2022Real TV Award - Female Star of the Year:Nominated
- 2022Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host:Winner
- 2022MTV Movie + TV Award - Best Host:Winner
- 2023Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host:Winner
- 2023MTV Movie + TV Award - Best Host:Nominated
- 2024Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Daytime Talk Series:Winner
- 2024Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host:Nominated
- 2025Daytime Emmy - Daytime Talk Series Host:Nominated
- 2026Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host:Nominated