Let me tell you something, folks. Kelly Clarkson isn’t just the queen of pop and TV — she’s also a mom who’s got her priorities straight. Despite the recent news of her divorce from Brandon Blackstock, Kelly’s keeping her focus where it belongs: on her kids. A source close to the couple tells Closer Weekly that both Kelly and Brandon are committed to co-parenting their blended family as their top priority.
"They’re on board about moving forward with co-parenting as their prime concern," the source exclusively reveals on June 11. Now, Kelly, who’s 38, filed for divorce from Brandon, 43, just a week before this insider scoop. But guess what? That doesn’t mean they’re stopping their efforts to be the best parents they can be. Kelly is determined to stay the loving mom to her own little ones and an awesome stepmom to Brandon’s kids from his previous marriage, Savannah and Seth.
Co-Parenting in Focus
According to the source, Kelly and Brandon are doing everything they can to ensure this transition is as smooth as possible for all their kids. “She considers his kids hers,” the insider explains, referring to Brandon’s teenage daughter and son with his ex-wife Melissa Ashworth. “It’s going to be an emotionally tough road ahead. All four kids are very close, and both parents are dedicated to keeping it that way.”
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The Split That Shocked Fans
Closer Weekly confirmed the split on June 11, citing court documents filed just a week earlier. Kelly, known for hits like “Because of You,” cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their separation. While fans were blindsided by the news, insiders say it wasn’t exactly what either of them wanted. Unfortunately, the couple, who tied the knot in October 2013, “grew apart” over time, especially during quarantine due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Quarantine: The Last Test
Before their decision to part ways, Kelly and Brandon were in lockdown at their Montana ranch. A different source told Closer back in mid-March how Kelly was using the time off to reconnect with Brandon and their family. “Kelly is one of the busiest women in Hollywood, and this mandatory shutdown forced her to re-evaluate her schedule and figure out a better way to spend quality time with her family, especially her husband,” the source explained. But clearly, isolating together didn’t lead to the outcome they’d hoped for. “It was their one last shot at saving the marriage, but it didn’t work,” the recent insider confirms.
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Even though the marriage didn’t last, it’s no surprise that Kelly is still committed to raising her family with Brandon. In a candid chat with Closer in June 2018, Kelly opened up about why motherhood is her top priority, even over her high-profile career. “While I love music, my family comes first,” she said. “There are days where s—t hits the fan, and I’m crying because there’s not enough time to do everything. But that’s [every] mom. You’re molding lives and you don’t want to suck at it!”
And honestly, who can argue with that? Keep it up, Kelly. You’ve got this.
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