Kelly Clarkson: "I Felt Like Just a Paycheck" in Her Marriage to Brandon Blackstock
In a deeply personal revelation, Kelly Clarkson has opened up about the emotional toll her marriage to Brandon Blackstock took on her. The "Since U Been Gone" singer, who has always channeled her life experiences into her music, recently shared that she often felt more like a financial asset than a partner during her marriage.
Clarkson's marriage to Blackstock, who was not only her husband but also her manager, began to unravel long before the public knew. According to sources close to the singer, Clarkson felt that Blackstock had "abandoned the marriage" emotionally, leaving her feeling isolated and used. The singer described feeling as though she was nothing more than a "paycheck" to her ex-husband, a sentiment that has only intensified as details of their legal battles have come to light.
Their divorce, finalized in 2022 after nearly two years of legal wrangling, was anything but amicable. The couple's disputes over money and management rights became public knowledge, with Clarkson eventually being ordered to pay substantial sums in spousal and child support. These payments, amounting to $115,000 per month in spousal support and $45,000 per month in child support, were a significant burden, especially when paired with a one-time payment of $1.
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