Even though she's a grown-up with kids of her own now, Kelly Clarkson remembers what it's like to be a kid in today’s world. It’s not easy, and Kelly knows that all too well. As a mom and an artist, she’s got her hands full navigating the challenges of modern childhood.
Kelly Talks About Her New Movie and Relating to Her Character
Just recently, the 41-year-old songstress was at the STX Entertainment presentation at 2019 CinemaCon in The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. While there, she spoke about her latest film, UglyDolls. In this animated adventure, Kelly voices the character Moxie. “When I was a little kid, I used to dream of being a princess and maybe even voicing one someday,” she shared with the audience. “But then I saw UglyDolls and the character Moxie, and I thought, ‘This is totally more me.’”
Kelly went on to explain how she felt a deep connection to Moxie. “I was like, ‘This is absolutely perfect for my personality.’ My character is 100 percent me, and that’s especially true now that I have kids. I understand how tough it is for them growing up these days.” Kelly also expressed her concern for children of all ages in her family. “Being a kid has always been hard, but now with social media, everything is under a magnifying glass. Everyone expects perfection, and that’s just ridiculous.”
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Why Kelly Clarkson Loves the Message Behind 'UglyDolls'
She added, “We teach in our household that being unique is just as cool. That’s what drew me to the movie—it’s all about the message. The first song I heard was by Nick Jonas. It’s hilarious, a little mean, but also very funny. When I heard that, I knew I had to be a part of it.”
Kelly is a mom to daughter River Rose, 4, and son Remington Alexander, 2, with her husband of six years, Brandon Blackstock. While she’s obviously a major star, she doesn’t necessarily want her kids to follow in her footsteps. “I hope they become teachers or doctors or something,” she joked during a press conference for The Voice.
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Kelly's Honest Take on Raising Kids in the Spotlight
“It’s a hard industry,” Kelly admitted. That’s why she doesn’t want her kids to feel pressured to enter the world of entertainment. “I seriously hope they’re tone-deaf,” she joked again. Kelly wants her kids to grow up with the understanding that being themselves is more important than chasing fame. “It’s all about being who you are and embracing that,” she said.
It’s pretty clear that Kelly Clarkson is all about her kids, both on and off-screen. Whether it’s voicing a character that reflects her own personality or teaching her children the importance of individuality, Kelly continues to inspire fans everywhere.
