Who are Kelly Clarkson's parents and siblings? Her family explained
Kelly Clarkson's parents, Jeanne Ann Taylor and Stephen Michael Clarkson, divorced when she was six. The American Idol winner was raised by her mother in the absence of her two siblings. Despite this, Kelly has spoken fondly about her close relationship with her family.
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Key takeaways
- Kelly Clarkson stayed in Texas with her mother after her parents' divorce.
- Her brother Jason grew up with her father, while her sister Alyssa was raised by her aunt and uncle.
- The siblings reconnected right before auditioning for American Idol in 2001.
- Kelly had a strained relationship with her father, who passed away in 2018.
Profile summary
| Real name | Kelly Brianne Clarkson |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | 24 April 1982 |
| Age | 43 years (as of 2025) |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Place of birth | Fort Worth, Texas, USA |
| Current residence | New York, New York City, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height in feet | 5'2" |
| Height in centimetres | 157 |
| Weight in pounds | 137 |
| Weight in kilograms | 62 |
| Hair colour | Blonde |
| Eye colour | Hazel |
| Mother | Jeanne Ann Taylor |
| Father | Stephen Michael Clarkson |
| Siblings | 2 |
| Marital status | Divorced |
| Ex-spouse | Brandon Blackstock |
| Children | 2 |
| School | Burleson High School |
| University | University of Texas at Austin, University of North Texas |
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, actress, TV personality |
| Net worth | $45 million |
| @kellyclarkson |
Who are Kelly Clarkson's parents?
Kelly Clarkson's parents are Jeanne Ann Taylor and Stephen Michael Clarkson. They divorced when Kelly was just six years old. The American singer stayed with her mother in Texas while her father moved to California.
The separation created a strained and distant relationship between Kelly and her father, Stephen. Here is a look at each of her parents.
Jeanne Ann Taylor
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Kelly Clarkson's mother, born Jeanne Ann Rose, is a dedicated school teacher and a strong Southern Baptist Christian. She raised Kelly after her divorce before remarrying Jimmy Taylor and expanding their family with more children.
Jeanne has been a constant supporter throughout Kelly's life and career. She was introduced to her talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, in September 2019.
My mum is a teacher, and I always brag on that. She is the greatest teacher ever.
The American songwriter credits her mum for teaching her resilience and strength. Speaking to Skavlan in 2017, she said:
I think that's why I adapt well — nothing really fazes me. I'm actually thankful for that environment.
Stephen Michael Clarkson
Stephen Michael Clarkson, an engineer by profession, was born on 7 February 1952, in Texas, United States. He married Jeanne Ann Taylor, and they had three children, including Kelly Clarkson. After the divorce, Stephen relocated to California and remarried.
The distance led to a strained father-daughter relationship with Kelly. The pain from this experience led to the heartbreaking lyrics of her hit song Because of You. She sang:
Because of you, I don't know how to let anyone else in / Because of you, I'm ashamed of my life because it's empty / Because of you, I am afraid.
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Despite the pain, the television host has stated she does not harbour hate or anger towards his father. In the interview on Skavlan, she said:
I have no hatefulness, anger, or nothing about it. I've had such hard things family-wise happen to me at such a young age that I think in the industry ... they say anything and I'm like 'okay.' We just try our best.
Kelly and Stephen were not able to mend the relationship before he passed away in 2018. The singer grieved privately and did not disclose Stephen's demise immediately. In a February 2019 Forbes interview, she shared the news, talking about how she gets emotional when she sings songs inspired by her dad:
It's like a loss on a lot of different levels. So I think it's always when I get to that last part of the song ["Piece by Piece"] that it really does [get emotional]. It's just the sense of loss that I just don't know if I'll ever not feel just because ... I'm a mom of two kids that aren't even from my womb, that I still couldn't imagine treating the way that I was.
Meet Kelly Clarkson's siblings
The American singer has two siblings: brother Jason and sister Alyssa Clarkson. Here is a look at each of them.
Jason Clarkson
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Jason Clarkson is Kelly Clarkson's older brother. He was born in 1973 and grew up with their father in California after their parents divorced. Due to the distance and financial issues, they had limited contact for many years.
Kelly and Jason reconnected as adults before she auditioned for American Idol in 2001. Speaking to SiriusXM, she said:
The year before I actually auditioned for Idol, my brother got married in Alaska, and we all met up there, and it was kind of then that we kept in contact.
Since then, the two have forged a close relationship despite the time spent apart. The American songwriter shares that they have so many similarities:
We're exactly the same. It's like we grew up together; it's really weird.
Jason has been part of his sister's career, appearing in her 2004 Walk Away music video. The two also live close by in a family compound in Texas.
We have a lot of land and live on the same land. My land kind of slopes — I live up on the top part, my brother lives at the way bottom, and my sister lives on the side. It's cool though!
Alyssa Clarkson
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Alyssa Clarkson is Kelly Clarkson's older sister. She was born in 1976 and was raised by their aunt and uncle in North Carolina after their parents' divorce. Kelly told SiriusXM:
My sister grew up with my aunt and uncle in North Carolina. My brother grew up with my dad in California, and I grew up in Texas with my mum.
Like Jason, Kelly and Alyssa reconnected as adults at their brother Jason's wedding. Since then, they have shared a close bond and live near each other in Texas.
In a 2019 segment for The Kelly Clarkson Show, Alyssa and their mum, Jeanne, were treated to a private tour of their favourite show, Lucifer, by lead American actor Tom Ellis. Kelly joked during the show:
I have told my sister I want her to be here, but I need her to control the magnetism she feels between her and Tom Ellis. It's just really cool to bring my mom and my sister here, because they both love the show like I do
FAQs
- Who is Kelly Clarkson? She is a singer-songwriter and TV personality from the United States.
- Who are Kelly Clarkson's parents? Her parents are Jeanne Ann Taylor and Stephen Michael Clarkson.
- Is Kelly Clarkson's mum Greek? The Because of You singer's mother is not Greek. She is of English and Irish heritage.
- What happened to Kelly Clarkson's parents? Kelly's parents divorced when she was six years old.
- Does Kelly Clarkson have a relationship with her biological father? Clarkson and her biological father had a strained relationship since the divorce.
- Are Kelly Clarkson's parents still alive? The singer's mother, Jeanne Ann Taylor, is alive, but her father, Stephen Michael Clarkson, passed away in 2018.
- Why did Kelly Clarkson not grow up with her siblings? Kelly and her siblings were separated after their parents' divorce.
Kelly Clarkson's parents divorced when she was six. The American singer was raised by her mother, while her siblings, Alyssa and Jason, were raised by their aunt and dad, respectively. Kelly's dad passed away in 2018.
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