Kelly Clarkson has gone on a trip down memory lane – and delighted fans with some unearthed childhood photos.
The award-winning star has gone through her childhood albums and shared a selection of snapshots of herself at different ages, from a little girl to pre-teen.
The pictures included one of Kelly looking adorable with bangs and a wide smile, while dressed in a red striped shirt and dungarees, and one of the star as a pre-teen, complete with side bangs and statement hoop earrings.
The photos were posted on Wayfair’s Instagram page to promote Kelly’s new kids furniture and decor line. The caption read: “Turns out Kelly’s been qualified for this job her whole life. Shop the new kids furniture and decor line by Kelly Clarkson Home.”
What’s more, the photos showed an uncanny resemblance to Kelly’s daughter, River Rose, 12, who she shares with late ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.
© InstagramThe former American Idol contestant and the late talent manager were married from 2013 to 2022. Brandon passed away in 2025 on August 7 following a lengthy cancer battle.
Following Brandon’s death, Kelly made the decision to step down from her role on The Kelly Clarkson Show, to prioritize her two children.
© GettyIn a statement in 2025, she said: “Stepping away from the daily schedule will allow me to prioritize my kids, which feels necessary and right for this next chapter of our lives. This isn’t goodbye. I’ll still be making music, playing shows here and there, and you may catch me on The Voice from time to time…you never know where I might show up next.”
She further added during an appearance on Today: “Well, I think everybody probably gets the timing, but…yeah, our family life, the dynamic changed a bit, and it has changed for a minute now,” she said.
© Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via G“I think it’s just – you’ve got kids, we’ve all got kids, right? – It’s one of those things when you kinda start seeing life as how precious it is, too.”
The Kelly Clarkson Show premiered on September 9, 2019, and ran for seven successful seasons. Kelly wrapped production at the beginning of the summer with the final episode expected to air in the fall. Kelly will be leaving on a high too, as last week she celebrated The Kelly Clarkson Show receiving 11 Daytime Emmy nominations.
© WireImagePosting to social media while in Las Vegas – where she is currently rehearsing for her upcoming residency – she wrote: “Rehearsing in Vegas and just found out The Kelly Clarkson Show has 11 Daytime Emmy nominations!” “Thank y’all so much! I’m so stoked for our whole team and feeling very blessed.”
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