Kelly and Brandon: Love, Loss, and Lessons

Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock's marriage ended in 2020 after nearly seven years together. Fans were shocked, but the legal battle that followed showed there was more to the story. Kelly, known for her independence, filed for divorce, leaving many to wonder what went wrong. Despite their split, Kelly stood by Brandon when he faced health issues. In 2025, she postponed her Las Vegas shows to care for their kids while he battled cancer. Sadly, Brandon passed away just days later. This showed the complicated nature of their relationship—even after divorce, they had a deep connection. Kelly and Brandon first met in 2006 but didn't start dating until 2012. Brandon was still married to someone else at the time, but they got engaged by the end of that year. Kelly once called his proposal the "happiest night of her life. " They married in 2013, and Kelly later said she had never felt sexually attracted to anyone before him. Their marriage wasn't always smooth. Brandon, who managed Kelly's career, encouraged her to start her own talk show, which became a success. But by 2020, things took a turn, and Kelly filed for divorce, citing "irreconcilable differences. " The legal battle dragged on until 2022, with fights over money and custody. In the end, Kelly had to pay Brandon a large sum, but he later had to pay her back due to business deals. Kelly later reflected on their breakup, saying that while love can be beautiful, it wasn't working for them. She admitted that maybe neither of them was ready for the challenges they faced. They have two kids together, River Rose and Remington Alexander, born in 2014 and 2016.