Kelly Clarkson reveals ‘level of depression’ that came with divorce after ex ordered to pay singer millions

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Kelly Clarkson shared how she dealt with the “level of depression” that came with her divorce from Brandon Blackstock.

Clarkson, 41, wrote about her cut up on her newest album, “Chemistry.”

“I didn’t see it other than: This is my outlet. I’m a let-go person; I don’t hold grudges,” she instructed People journal. “So it was really delving into what happened in my life and why – and what am I going to do about it?”

“I cannot express how appreciative I feel for having that kind of healthy outlet,” Clarkson continued. “Because the level of depression and things that come with divorce or grieving is extraordinarily hard. You feel alone, and it’s just a blessing to be able to have that outlet for those emotions that are overwhelming.”

KELLY CLARKSON’S EX BRANDON BLACKSTOCK ORDERED TO PAY HER $2.6 MILLION FOR ‘UNLAWFUL’ BUSINESS DEALS

Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock pose at an event together.

Kelly Clarkson revealed the “level of depression” she dealt with throughout her divorce from ex-husband Brandon Blackstock. (Getty Images)

Following the couple’s divorce, Blackstock was ordered to pay Clarkson $2.6 million for “unlawful” enterprise offers. A California labor commissioner discovered that Blackstock overstepped his position, gathering charges from contracted offers with “The Voice,” Billboard Music Awards, “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Norwegian Cruise Line and extra, in accordance to paperwork obtained by Fox News Digital.

Blackstock labored for Clarkson as her supervisor, however had been performing as an agent, the labor commissioner discovered.

“Under the Talent Agencies Act (TAA), a manager, like any person without a talent agency license, cannot procure or attempt to procure employment for artists,” in accordance to the court docket paperwork.

Blackstock’s authorized workforce appealed the ruling.

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Kelly Clarkson filed for divorce from Brandon Blackstock in 2020, after seven years of marriage. (Getty Images)

“I’m taking my power back,” Clarkson instructed People journal about releasing “Chemistry,” which turned accessible in June. “That sounds very therapy, but that’s because I love therapy, and I think it’s important to have those tools to navigate your life and relationships.”

Clarkson and Blackstock married in 2013, after being launched by way of his father – Narvel Blackstock. Narvel owns the administration firm Blackstock labored for, which started representing Clarkson in 2007.

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Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson settled their divorce in 2022. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

“The Voice” decide filed for divorce in 2020 and the 2 settled in 2022. Clarkson acquired major bodily custody of the previous couple’s two kids, however pays Blackstock $45,000 a month in baby help.

Clarkson now resides in New York as a single mother.

“Sometimes you don’t know what life has in store for you, and you think your life is going to go one way, and it’s OK that it doesn’t,” she instructed People. “You never know how beautiful that might be.”