Kelly Clarkson has stunned audiences by revealing a former manager once told her to undergo breast enhancement surgery, sharing the shocking industry pressure during her recent Las Vegas performance.
The revealing concert moment
During her Studio Sessions show at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the 43-year-old singer entertained the crowd with candid stories between songs. Clarkson wondered aloud if her "boobs" might slip out of her low-cut black catsuit, which prompted her to share an outrageous story from her career.
"I had some d**k manager one time tell me to get a boob job," Clarkson revealed to her audience, who responded with laughter and applause. Her immediate response to the manager has since become iconic: "I was like, 'Why don't you get a d**k job?' Like, what? I'm fine with my itty-bitty t**ties! Get out of here!"
Hollywood's "normalised crazy"
The American Idol winner didn't hold back her criticism of industry standards, expressing frustration about how common such comments have become. "Who says that s**t? People say that s**t. They say it all the time to people in the industry," Clarkson told her audience.
She added her perspective on the worrying trend: "They say the craziest s**t. I'm like, 'This is not normal. You've normalised crazy.'" Clarkson compared the pressure for cosmetic procedures in Hollywood to the dystopian society depicted in The Hunger Games, specifically referencing "The Capitol" where appearances are artificially enhanced.
Personal struggles and career context
While Clarkson didn't identify which former manager made the remarks, she has worked with several high-profile managers throughout her career. These include American Idol's Simon Fuller, talent manager Jeff Kwatinetz, and her former father-in-law Narvel Blackstock.
The revelation comes during a challenging personal period for Clarkson, who was previously married to Narvel's son, Brandon Blackstock. Brandon passed away earlier this year at age 48, prompting Clarkson to cancel several August dates from her Las Vegas residency.
She explained her decision on social media: "While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children's father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them." The couple shared two children together - 11-year-old River Rose and nine-year-old Remington Alexander.
Clarkson resumed her tour on November 7 after cancelling four August performances, demonstrating her resilience both personally and professionally. Her final words on the body image matter resonated strongly with the audience: "Do you. Don't make me do you. I like my itty-bitty t**ties. They've served me well."
