Kelly Clarkson Says ‘Girlfriends’ Got Her Through Divorce!

Kelly Clarkson revealed who helped get her through her difficult divorce.

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The singer turned opened up about her divorce on her TV show, “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”

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While interviewing ‘The Chicks,’ who have all gone through a divorce, Clarkson asked what got them through their difficult times.

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“So, we all went through divorces. How did you each find strength? And not just music,” she said.

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Clarkson admitted working through issues in your music is therapeutic, but there’s other elements that help in hard times.

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She continued, “I think it’s therapeutic. But, like, your female friendships? I feel like that has really helped me.”

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Kelly addressed her divorce during the premiere of The Kelly Clarkson Show in September 2020.

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She was formerly married Brandon Blackstock.

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Brandon wanted to split everything 50/50, but that was a no-go.

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