Alright, let’s get real for a moment. Country music legend Reba McEntire has always been the kind of person who prefers to stay out of other people’s relationships. But according to a source close to the situation, she had a feeling that the marriage between her former stepson Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson just wasn’t going to last. In an exclusive interview with Closer Weekly, the insider says, “Reba knows how tough it can be to work on your own relationship, but she saw this Kelly and Brandon split coming from a mile away.” Despite that, Reba was incredibly supportive of their decision to part ways.
Reba and Kelly's Relationship: A Closer Look
Now, Reba and Kelly Clarkson share a unique bond. The two women have built a strong relationship over the years, but it seems that Kelly didn’t really lean on her mother-in-law for marriage advice. “Kelly didn’t really go to her mother-in-law for tips on how to be a wife,” the source explains. However, a few years back, Reba did offer Kelly some unsolicited advice about marriage. It wasn’t anything major, just the kind of wisdom that comes from years of experience in the relationship game.
Reba’s Insight on the Relationship Dynamics
Given that Reba was married to Brandon’s father, Narvel Blackstock, for 26 years, she had a pretty good understanding of the Blackstock family dynamics. She warned Kelly about some of the challenges that might arise, especially concerning Brandon’s reserved nature and Kelly’s larger-than-life personality. The source elaborates, “Reba gently gave Kelly some tough love, pointing out how different they were. Kelly tends to dominate a room, while Brandon is more low-key.” Reba delivered this advice as kindly as possible, knowing the importance of maintaining harmony within the family.
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The End of an Era: Kelly and Brandon’s Divorce
On June 4, Kelly Clarkson officially filed for divorce from Brandon Blackstock after nearly seven years of marriage. The reason cited? Irreconcilable differences. The two share two adorable children, River, 6, and Remington, 4, but despite their love for their kids, Kelly and Brandon had simply grown apart. The source explains, “Everyone wanted it to work, but they’re very different people. Their lifestyles, personalities, and ambitions just didn’t align anymore.”
Reba’s Reaction to the Split
After the split was announced, Kelly broke the news to Reba because she holds her in high regard. “Of course, Reba was crushed,” the source reveals. “But Reba is supportive of both Brandon and Kelly’s decision to split up. She’s anguished about it, but she’s not one to judge. Reba wished Kelly the best.” Reba knows how strong Kelly is and believes she’ll come out of this just fine.
Reba wanted to end the conversation on a lighter note, so she encouraged Kelly to channel her emotions into her music. “Go write some songs about love and heartbreak,” Reba suggested, which made Kelly laugh. “She said she definitely would,” the source confirms. Despite the sadness surrounding the split, Kelly is looking forward to the future, knowing it was the right decision for both her and Brandon.
