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Kelly Clarkson Says Her Life Just ‘Gets Better’ With Age

The singer and talk show host recently chatted with actor Mario Lopez about aging.

Ananya Panchal

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson.

Kelly Clarkson isn’t afraid to get older. She’s getting wiser and aging gracefully, and her life just keeps getting better. The singer, who rose to fame after winning the first season of American Idol in 2002, chatted with actor and TV host Mario Lopez on a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show.

“I can’t believe this, I’m kind of angry about it, but I heard you just turned 50... whatever, genetics,“ the 40-year-old said to Lopez. “You look incredible.”

The audience applauded and cheered as Clarkson commended that Lopez doesn’t look his age, despite having celebrated his milestone birthday last October.

“I feel like my life gets better, the older I get,” she continued. “I think [age] is a blessing. Not everybody gets to grow old. And, 50 is so young now.”

“50 is the new 30,” Lopez agreed, and noted that this marked his 40th year in the industry. His first gig was at the age of 10 on ABC comedy series a.k.a. Pablo.

Clarkson, a three-time Grammy Award winner, released her 10th studio album, Chemistry, last June.

“This [was] my outlet. I’m a let-go person; I don’t hold grudges. So it was really delving into what happened in my life and why—and what am I going to do about it?” she told People in a new cover story about the 14-track record. “I cannot express how appreciative I feel for having that kind of healthy outlet. 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.”

Clarkson and producer Brandon Blackstock were married from 2013 to 2021 and share two kids, Remington and River.

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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.

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