Kelly Clarkson reunites with original 'American Idol' judges to receive her star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
20.09.2022 - 01:51
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Kelly Clarkson received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday morning, 20 years after becoming the first ever winner of "American Idol" at the end of its first season in 2002. After the ceremony, Clarkson spoke with Fox News Digital regarding how she was feeling about reaching that Hollywood milestone two decades after her historic win. Clarkson was able to share the moment with her two children, who watched their mom’s big moment from the audience, as well as the ones who gave her a big break, original "American Idol" judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson.
"I mean, it’s hard to put into words right? I’m sitting here with my son, he’s six, and we’re standing on a star that has my name on it. It’s crazy," Clarkson said.
"I was 19 years old when I started on ‘Idol,’ and for it to end here 20 years later, it’s magical.To be able to still, first of all call all those people friends and still have them have a presence in my life, I think that’s what counts. After 20 years, it’s the people you surround yourself with." Kelly Clarkson is thankful to still have Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson in her life, 20 years after meeting them on "American Idol." (Getty Images) While honoring Clarkson during the ceremony, Abdul spoke on stage about the positive change Clarkson has created in the world since winning the show, and how she opened the door for others to follow their dreams and realize it is actually possible for them to come true. "The trajectory of your life has changed, but you helped change the trajectory of everyone’s lives.
Your talent, your tenacity, your grace, your dignity made Season 1 all worth it, for me having to sit next to a British guy," Abdul said. "I love you.Thank you for
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