Kelly Clarkson Says The Weight Loss Was A Side Effect
Kelly Clarkson went from winning “American Idol” to holding a chair on “The Voice,” and in 2019 the visible change in her appearance became its own news cycle. Her explanation was less dramatic than the coverage. She had been dealing with thyroid issues and made changes to address them, and the weight loss followed as a consequence rather than a goal. She has been blunt that she was not chasing a number, describing the result as a beneficial side effect of treating an actual medical problem. Clarkson has also pushed back repeatedly on the assumption that a smaller body automatically signals a happier person, which is not the usual line from someone in her position.