A Star is Born: Kelly Clarkson’s Rise to Fame
From her humble beginnings as the first-ever winner of American Idol to her current status as a multi-platinum recording artist and talk show host, Kelly Clarkson has come a long way. Her debut single, ‘A Moment Like This,’ broke a 38-year-old record set by The Beatles for the most significant leap to number one on the Billboard charts. With over 25 million copies sold across her discography, Clarkson has proven her staying power in the music industry.
Despite facing challenges and setbacks, such as being turned down by studio executives for sounding “too black” and not fitting the mold of a typical pop star, Clarkson has remained true to herself. As Caryn Ganz of The New York Times put it, Clarkson is known for her tremendous voice, the vulnerability and relatability of her songs, and her fearlessness when speaking her mind.
From Music to Movies and Beyond
While her acting debut in From Justin to Kelly was a critical and commercial failure, Clarkson’s career remained unscathed. She has since lent her voice to animated films like Uglydolls and Trolls: World Tour and served as a coach on The Voice for three years before transitioning to her talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show.
In 2021, the show won two Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment, Outstanding Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing, and Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host. These accolades added to the four Daytime Emmys the show had already won in 2020.
Making History at the 2022 Daytime Emmy Awards
At the 2022 Daytime Emmy Awards, The Kelly Clarkson Show made history by taking home seven wins, including Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host, Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show, and Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design. Clarkson expressed her gratitude on social media, thanking her hardworking team for their talent and dedication.
Stepping into Prime Time with Season Four
As The Kelly Clarkson Show returns for its fourth season, it takes over the prime-time slot previously occupied by The Ellen DeGeneres Show. In an interview with Variety, Clarkson acknowledged the pressure of following in the footsteps of daytime TV giants like Ellen and Oprah, but remained confident in her team’s ability to create a unique and successful show.
A Hollywood Walk of Fame Star and a Bright Future
Recently, Kelly Clarkson received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, joining the ranks of esteemed entertainers like Daniel Craig, Lucy Liu, Rita Wilson, Pink, and Oprah. Her induction even featured a reunion of the original American Idol judges, Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, and Randy Jackson.
With The Kelly Clarkson Show currently airing on NBC and featuring guests such as Dwayne Wade, Olivia Wilde, Jon Hamm, and Jo Koy, it’s clear that Kelly Clarkson’s journey from American Idol winner to daytime TV royalty is far from over.
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