There’s no denying that Kelly Clarkson has become a beacon of positivity in the entertainment world. Recently, the beloved singer and TV host stepped up to defend her friend Valerie Bertinelli from an online troll who made a cruel comment about her weight. It’s moments like these that remind us why Kelly is such a force for good in the public eye. Let’s dive into what happened and why it matters so much.
Valerie Bertinelli Gracefully Handles a Body-Shaming Comment
Valerie Bertinelli, the talented star of Valerie’s Home Cooking, wasn’t about to let a nasty comment bring her down. On February 17, the 59-year-old actress took to Twitter to address a troll who criticized her appearance. Instead of lashing out, Valerie chose to respond with grace and wisdom. She wrote, “Wow. Someone is always there to remind me to tidy up my negative thoughts some more. Thank you for reminding me I’m so much more than my body. Have a blessed day. ❤️”
Her response was a masterclass in self-love and resilience. Valerie didn’t let the negativity get to her; instead, she used it as an opportunity to remind herself—and her followers—that there’s so much more to life than appearance. It’s a powerful message that resonates with anyone who’s ever felt judged by others.
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Kelly Clarkson Steps In With Kindness
When Kelly Clarkson saw Valerie’s tweet, she couldn’t help but jump in to support her friend. The 37-year-old The Voice coach reshared Valerie’s post, which included a screenshot of the offending comment. Rather than attacking the troll, Kelly chose a different approach: kindness. In her response, she wrote, “True power is recognizing the projection of others negativity and punching it square in the face with all the positive, remarkable, intelligent, beautiful light that seeps from your pores. Pity people that speak ill of others because while some of us are dancing, the others are too afraid.”
Kelly’s words are a reminder that sometimes the best way to handle negativity is with positivity. By choosing kindness, she not only defended Valerie but also sent a clear message to anyone who might be tempted to body-shame others: it’s not cool, and it’s not okay.
True power is recognizing the projection of others negativity & punching it square n the face w/all the positive, remarkable, intelligent, beautiful light that seeps from ur pores. Pity people that speak ill of others because while some of us r dancing, the others r too afraid. https://t.co/X03QKyFzIc
— Kelly Clarkson (@kellyclarkson) February 18, 2020
Why This Moment Matters
Kelly Clarkson isn’t just a talented singer and TV personality; she’s also someone who’s been open about her own struggles with body image. Over the years, she’s shared her journey with her fans, talking candidly about how she’s learned to love herself despite societal pressures. In a world where beauty standards can feel suffocating, Kelly’s willingness to be vulnerable has made her a role model for countless people.
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Consider this: Kelly has two beautiful children, River Rose and Remington, with her husband Brandon Blackstock. She’s spoken about how motherhood changed her body—and her perspective on what it means to be beautiful. In a 2017 interview with Redbook, she opened up about the pressure to conform to Hollywood’s beauty standards. “People think, ‘Oh, there’s something wrong with her. She’s putting on weight,’” Kelly once said, referring to her post-baby weight gain. “I’m like, ‘Oh, no! I’m sorry, but that represents happiness in my emotional world.’ No one actually cares about your health. They just care about aesthetics. It’s when I’m fat that I’m happy.”
Kelly’s honesty about her own journey makes her defense of Valerie all the more meaningful. She gets it. She understands what it’s like to be judged unfairly, and she’s not afraid to stand up for others who are going through the same thing.
Learning to Love Yourself
For Kelly, the journey to self-acceptance hasn’t always been easy. She’s admitted that she used to obsess over her weight, but now she’s learning to let go of those pressures. “I don’t obsess about my weight, which is probably one of the reasons why other people have such a problem with it,” she once said. “There are just some people who are born skinny and with a great metabolism—that is not me. I wish I had a better metabolism. But someone else probably wishes they could walk into a room and make friends with everyone like I can. You always want what someone else has.”
Kelly’s message is simple but powerful: it’s okay to be who you are. We all have our insecurities, but the key is learning to embrace them rather than letting them define us. And when we do that, we not only improve our own lives but also inspire others to do the same.
