Kelly Clarkson: 'chemistry', Divorce & Heartbreak | Apple Music

Grammy-winning artist Kelly Clarkson sits down with Zane Lowe to unveil the raw emotions behind her highly anticipated tenth studio album, 'chemistry'.
Delving into the foundation of anger and hurt, Kelly explores the intricacies of relationships, emphasizing both the highs and lows. From grappling with grief to the gradual process of healing, 'chemistry' takes listeners on a rollercoaster that mirrors the complexities of Kelly's own experiences. Kelly paints a vivid and relatable picture of the human experience of love and hope, inviting listeners to connect with the profound emotions embedded within her "divorce album", 'chemistry.'
00:00 - 11:19 - On Being Angry
11:20 - 17:40 -On Grief & Loss
17:41 - 23:16 - On "Since U Been Gone"
23:17 - 31:54 - On Feeling Free
31:54 - 38:00 - On What Music Means to Her
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[@nintenmetro]

She’s so naturally beautiful.

[@kendraatcherson1458]

I know. She is so beautiful, amazing and she is so stunning! I love her and I love her so much!

[@braemanning]

drop dead gorge tbh

[@tammyderson6547]

She really is a beautiful lady, a amazing artist! Her beauty is so amazingly beautiful because her inside her heart is too! A amazing human being she is!

[@kendraatcherson1458]

@@tammyderson6547 I know! Kelly Clarkson is absolutely stunning!

[@ChristianaMahone]

Literally 🥺 I think she is the only celebrity that literally acts like one of us regular people and I love that❤️

[@JZidor]

As a former idol contestant she is the blueprint thank u Kelly for being the light

[@tiffanyp5781]

Agreed! Of all the idols who continue to have booming careers, it’s SO NICE to see one of them staying true to their roots-being real and authentic without all the fillers and superficiality of celebrity life. She hasn’t changed her looks or her personality-she’s still a sweet, fun loving, goofball who simply loves to laugh and smile and bring joy. She doesn’t follow the hype of diets and fillers and surgery. The only thing not real about her is her hair extensions. She’s not fake in any way. She looks the same as she did at 19 (no surgery or fillers). She hates makeup and prefers NATURAL which is so great. She’s human and natural and her TALENT and her ATTITUDE has gotten her this far. She’s not a drama queen, she doesn’t talk crap about others (even her exes). She’s kind and respectful and allows her personal life to be personal. I respect the hell out of her and feel people should be classy like Kelly. No one is perfect-but she knows who her friends are and is very careful about topics that could impact her kids (now or in the future) and puts her anger and frustrations 2nd to herself. She knows who she can talk to and keeps it private-as she should!

[@user-xb4xq2ix1g]

Love Kelly! She is so talented and I love her new music. She is an amazing person, so real and so strong!!

[@bozoli26]

After watching a lot of Kelly's interviews for this new 2023 album, I think she finally found a person on the same emotional level. This dude actually understands her, gives her enough time to express herself, and doesn't put cliches and empty phrases in her mouth.

[@robynrains7252]

Yes an interview that is real 😊

[@janeking4059]

Exactly 💯

[@justcallmesuzzie]

It is so good to see Kelly coming through the other side of this heartbreaking life event and come out so strong and able to handle whatever life throws at her! She is a force to be reckoned with for sure. She has taken her heartbreak, worked through it, expressed it in lyric, and come out the other side stronger and more confident than ever before. Good for you Kelly!

[@milkiewayytv]

I will straight up die if she ever did Mariah’s Side Effects on Kellyoke. Never expected her to mention it, that’s a real deep cut.

[@vineko3]

Kelly talking about Mariah then referencing Ross from Friends, could I love her more?

[@madisonsmith9127]

We love that she always shows Mariah Carey love 😊

[@TheTjxxxxxx]

26:50 the exact way I feel about My December. That album is real pain. I wish it got more recognition.

[@3109C]

My December is my favorite album from KC❤

[@sharonanderson6161]

It’s all about her personality that shows her inner beauty and that brings out her outer beauty

[@abelrego6815]

A regular human in all aspects of life. She gets it and shares it to help others going through it.

[@HH-gv8mx]

Yes! I love her. She is so genuine and down to earth.

[@xRachaelzx]

Can actually enjoy this interview because Kelly doesn't buy into the pretentious depictions Zane likes to put on people. E.g "how did you handle divorce so well while building a TV show how does she do it." Glad she quickly corrected him by saying how being closed doors she was actually a mess. Some celebrities come on here and enjoy being told how they are the most creative and inspiring person ever.

[@josephmillervideos]

he’s the worst

[@castellongort]

@@josephmillervideos I agree. He' sooooo pretentious. The way he closes his eyes when his going to spew absolute trash gets on my nerves SO much

[@vivianrodriguez2403]

I agree. In my opinion, he kept trying to “blow her mind” by saying what he considered to be profound, & she responded with a I know. And just nonchalantly & casually added her own wisdom to his point. He is laughable.

[@TheTjxxxxxx]

The second he grabbed the guitar I was like.... jesus christ, no.

[@josephmillervideos]

@@castellongort i wish him nothing but terrible things

[@kjh4496]

I mean Kelly recognising Mariah’s talent is why she is so well loved. She is supportive and doesn’t tear down other artists.

[@reneehoward3296]

Kelly is the whole package....massively talented and I've never seen or heard her be less than 100% real. Can't wait to listen to the album this weekend.

[@abhiem]

Kelly always praise Mariah's songwriting skill. Her eloquent words should be heard by many music critics and give Mariah credit long overdue as should be. Mariah should get in one of the best songwriter in history as Bob Dylan and many more!!!

[@lewistaylor7032]

lol at Zane playing the guitar and Kelly trying to bring the convo back around to promoting her songs like could you stop

[@FestiveMe748]

Okay Kelly giving flowers to Mariah, my top 2 artists, just warms my heart!

[@tennislover08]

I lovvveeee that Kelly Stans Mariah’s Writing!!!!! Just love Kelly so much. So happy she won AI all those years ago! Truly an artist of our generation!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@BlakeKellerNEWS]

She’s so so great. She deserves the top spot on charts and all the awards! 🎉❤ Long time fan!

[@cassiecloud4281]

What a fantastic interview. Zane did a superb job of being respectful while also being a catalyst for the conversation and an active listener. Kelly being so vulnerable with her experience I know will help a lot of people going through similar situations. Cannot wait for the full album to be out tomorrow. Bravo to you both!👏🏻👏🏻

[@billyalarie929]

Zane is absolutely the GOAT as far as interviewers. He’s incredible. He understands the human condition in a way most interviewers pretend not to.

[@romulo_lupin]

Kelly is one of the wisest women out there on the industry... As a person and as an artist.

[@franciscoalvarenga9467]

Kelly deserves #1 with this album she made art on it!😊❤

[@akophil]

31:56 Kelly is really a Mariah true fan, mentioning the song Side Effects. I love that song, too!

[@pinklavender12]

💯 lamb

[@rydbthatsme]

I don’t know how anyone couldn’t love her! She’s such an amazing human!

[@demonsnfan]

I never fail to fall down a Kelly Clarkson hole when I start...she is a great interviewee which is why she became a great interviewer

[@eberlinschwinn5634]

Great interview. Kelly’s willingness to be vulnerable, yet strong, is a gift.

[@LM085]

One of my top fav artists of all time. Kelly Clarkson has grown tremendously throughout the years and dealing with all that BS about her divorce, her weight, rumours about toxicity on her show etc. She has always shown humility and grace. I’m so happy she’s back to doing music as her voice is AMAZING. I got worried she was quitting music when she first started her show. Good on you Kelly - love you!! From Australia 🇦🇺

[@kblauryl8160]

This idea that relationships are "hard work" is one of the reasons I stayed in a horrible, toxic, damaging one for ten years. I had a lot of emotional and mental knots to untie when it was over. I'm beyond lucky to have found a true soulmate, partner, and friend, in my husband. We have been together for over seven years, and there isn't a single day that has passed that has felt like hard work. We have been through some impossibly hard things together over the last few years, and we have always met them as a united force. I hope Kelly finds love again, and I hope the same for anyone out there who is doubting true love exists. Stay hopeful

[@jowiens32]

Thank you for talking about the grief and sorrow that so many feel behind closed doors and have no voice.

[@HH-gv8mx]

I am going through the most painful grief I’ve ever felt in my life. I have dealt with death from an early age and throughout my life but when someone that you love and trust them for four years just walks out the door with No explanation. It is a sadness like no other. Combined with all of the other emotions of confusion and blindsidedness. I can’t imagine what Kelly must’ve been going through when she had to still get on TV every day and do a talk show while going through this.

[@klu5301]

I’ve been patiently waiting for this album for years… I can’t believe it’s coming out in a few days! Love you Kelly!

[@lisarm100]

Years?? Why years

[@xmichaelwood]

@@lisarm100 Well it's been 6 year since her last non-christmas CD.... and she basically recorded these all 3 years ago but had to hold out on releasing any of it so she could heal as much as possible before doing so.

[@HH-gv8mx]

Do any of her new songs have the high energy beat like Catch My Breath did to workout to?

[@bryanmartin5901]

@@HH-gv8mxyes. Several

[@lille-mary1517]

To want the best for and support this woman, that is NOT hard for me. I wish her all the good things in life from what she is presenting to the world. She works hard, give great interviews in a positive way on her show, and bring ppl music and lyrics that they get value and comfort from. That is not a small thing to bring to other ppl while living trough it for yourself. All love.

[@robertnunez657]

Cerebral interview kudos. Kelly=greatness, Mariah=greatness...they should COLLAB😊

[@ashlinshayk]

I love this interview. This woman really is a ray of light, beautiful, smart, and so naturally talented.

[@juliaem01026]

She’s been my favorite female singer since 2002. ❤

[@user-kp8zq4wh7n]

All singles from Chemistry deserve better because they all are super fantastic. Can't wait for the album!

[@kevindeguzman7959]

I love this interview!!!

[@MsDottie09]

Love this interview, thanks. I'm a big fan of Kelly's and sad that she had to go through a terrible divorce. Can't wait to get my CDs that I ordered and send them to some friends and family. So far my favorites are all the songs that Kelly has released thus far - Mine, Me, Red Flag Collector, Friendly Kind of High, I hate Love...All wonderful songs.

[@HH-gv8mx]

Do any of the new songs have the high energy beat like Catch My Breath did to workout to?

[@princeldarion]

@@HH-gv8mxcheck out favorite kind of high

[@viniciusamarilio8580]

Kelly is the best. Love from Brazil ❤

[@KellsMusic325]

Such a great interview! Thank you both💛💛

[@dariencoffee94]

I just love that shes so brutally honest and blunt, and compassinate even after all her traumas ❤

[@tcconnection]

She's so relatable, but he seems to come after about every part of her experience/expression and compartamentalize/label it. Yet she's so polite about it. I thought it would just be an interview about her. Thank you for sharing, Kelly.

[@AddyOliver]

I love this interview so much. I am a huge fan of you both ❤ I love the funny moments in this video and all the love moments ❤

[@engrliam]

This is the conversation I needed. It makes you feel seen.

[@HH-gv8mx]

Oh yes, she is so genuine and down to earth. The type of girl I want in my friend circle.

[@kaauknow]

I loved this interview. Loved listening to Kelly and hearing her out on her emotions and feelings. Wish her all the best. Can't wait to see Kelly on tour again. Be nice to see her on her on one of her Vegas dates.

[@Gryffindorruless]

A really good interview here👌🏾 adore Kelly Clarkson and hope she gets what her hearts desire❤️❤️excited for the album!✨✨

[@rachaellynde9463]

I love her eye makeup here! I’m going to try this today 💚

[@shearmenthaadeus6961]

Kelly has always been real and uplifting! Love her!

[@RC-jr4in]

She's wise and honest and he's just pretentious. Unlike most artists that come on his show she saw right through his nonsense. The others just eat it up because they like being worshipped.

[@suziegalli8267]

Amazing conversation, love her, so relatable ❤

[@LS-ry5ey]

Love Kelly forever...sooo honest. Loved this

[@adgonzr]

ugh I love her so much. ❤ she's such a beautiful soul.

[@marydavis1963]

Great interview! To put the pain and joys of a relationship to music is not only helping the writer (Kelly Clarkson) but to others that listen to her music & words.

[@judykay983]

watching/listening to these podcasts/interviews back to back (this 1, the Angie Martinez 1, the Mayim Bialik 1) it feels like i have been in a 2 hour session of therapy.

[@chelseacano8288]

She’s literally speaking straight to my heart with this interview…❤

[@h20doctor]

Thank thank you Kelly for being you and working on you and doing the work that needed to be done it is so refreshing to see somebody talk positive about therapy and taught positive about counseling in the healing ability of communication being loved being supported.. I'm very proud of you of doing the work that you did as another, and also to take a look at life relationships and being alive and surviving during the pain and the hardships that we endure every day being alive.. ..

[@Itsjoeymckenzie]

She is just stunning in all ways.

[@msscrazybuthappy]

Wow this is a wonderful conversation. I totally agree with her. It makes a lot of sense to me…

[@janeking4059]

I can so totally relate to everything she's saying.. she's so honest true down to earth...glad she's in a better healthier place!

[@TamaraGSuttle]

Thank you, Kelly for your honesty and your grace.

[@Nina-bv9bu]

This is so helpful right now. I can relate to her story so much. I'm at the very beginning of the end of a long marriage. Thank you for this and for the album. It's getting me through an extremely hard time.

[@positionsofamusicdarlin]

Kelly is so amazing and i can't wait to listen to Chemistry. Side Effects is one of my favorite songs too!!! Kelly has amazing taste

[@narcydishon8389]

Awesome podcast. You can tell that she has had a great therapist ❤️! Not always easy? Love you Kelly❤

[@kendraatcherson1458]

Love you Kelly 🫂🫂😍😍🥰🥰😘😘💋💋🫶🏾🫶🏾. I really can’t wait for the new album “chemistry” this Friday in two days 😊😊😊😊😁😁😁😁!!!!

[@fatimadaniels6098]

Kelly is amazing. Love this album. Much love from Cape Town South Africa

[@conchitascharms1438]

I commend Kelly for being so vulnerable 🥲her music 🎶 comes straight from the heart 💜 Blessings 😇

[@andrewjaymedina1838]

Ive been watching Zane's interviews for a while. I was really excited for it !

[@lookitsmon]

Kelly has always been such a steady, refreshingly honest constant in the music industry. One of the greatest talents of all time with a beautiful soul. So glad that we can be here to witness it.

[@julieknight6372]

Kelly Clarkson is such a beautiful person.... adore her alot.

[@IPerez87]

Kelly you are one of my favorite people in this world.. you are so wholesome such an inspirational woman. I hope from the bottom of my heart you heal, you are safe and you are happy and peaceful 💛 Mil abrazos! ( Thousand hugs)

[@meld2584]

She seems Much happier now! It’s beautiful! She looks beautiful! Growth does that !!

[@Ashley-bb6rz]

Kelly is so wise, humble and a beautiful human.

[@christinafigueroa928]

She is a beautiful person!! I follow her since American idol!!

[@madsolea]

This album is really her best work. Hands down.

[@d.g.9906]

Great perspective on the past supporting our current situations.

[@Mkriley2006]

Zane mentioning Ryan Beatty to Kelly, yay!! He’s the reason I discovered Calico, which I listen to more than once a day. Can’t wait for this new album!

[@MindfulMya]

Felt so short. I truly wish her the best.

[@maristelanogueira2889]

She has such a beautiful hearts ❤. God bless you Kelly.

[@jazzjasmin]

Such an amazing interview.

[@teamjoffery]

I love them giving Mariah the flowers she SO deserves!

[@Defiantt13]

Great interview.

[@marthacross814]

Thank you Kelly Clarkson!

[@danitydon6976]

she is beautiful inside and out. she is a saint in this world and one for the industry. they are lucky to have her contributions. when she got her talk show it was unexpected yet so right at the same time. she reminds me of my next friend and she also is a gem of a person

[@rturney6376]

Gorgeous interview

[@lostrubberduck6054]

it blows my mind how similar Kelly's childhood was to mine it's given me peace because how I live my life in my opinion is better I haven't forsaken my faith but I see now it was somewhat close minded hearing Kelly in interviews has helped me heal and know I'm not alone and I have nothing to feel guilty for 💚

[@BlondeFairy]

Loved this interview ad the connection between these two. Thank you

[@ravencademedia]

Wow...I know I don't what you went through, or how you overcame totally...but I know Kells, God gave you the strength to become who you are now. I believe your transparency will help so many, and help mold your children to be healthier individuals. I don't know you personally, however, I have been a supporter of yours since day 2. Keep glowing and growing, and know that I applaud your efforts with this album, and transforming your life. God bless you Kelly. 😊

[@loveothers4696]

I adore her. She's so very special 💗

[@mishoc.t.8739]

Finally Kelly Clarkson!!

[@sfaulkner76]

I loved this Interview, wish he would’ve let her speak more on compartmentalizing during their last interview

[@christabailey1705]

I love Kelly so much. I've never seen this interviewer before, but I'm not really sure what he was talking about at times. I'm so happy she's in a good place, and this album is her best ever!!!

[@lizardlady69]

Love her so much!! ❤

[@janeking4059]

Totally get where you are coming from Kelly! I was always catering to my spouse leaving myself undone coz I too was/is ALWAYS a FIXER! I HAVE LEARNT THE HARD WAY AFTER BEING BLINDSIDED AFTER 33 YRS OF MARRIAGE NEVER PUT... OTHER PEOPLE... BEFORE YOURSELF! WILL NEVER DO THAT AGAIN!!!

[@fanofcanes44]

A beautiful rewarding, caring loving and supportive video share . Thanks 👍🏽❤🫶🏻

[@marialuisamontanez6735]

Could I admire an artist any more?? And then I listened to the artist speak as a human ...to realize YESSSss Much respect to you Ms. Clarkson. I have an often challenging marriage as it's a mixed marriage race and culture and this conversation was enlightening to me.

[@aniqueg2]

Out of all the interviews from her album promo that I haveseen. This is by far the best one. Zane just gets past the standard bs questions that I keep seeing her being asked.

[@Dustrick]

Kelly has been "my girl" for years, she's followed me through the ups and downs in my life and my big divorce after. These days, listening to this album...nothing is really clicking with me, I've learned to move past most of the anger and hate and sadness and now I'm living a new life with my new Husband and I couldn't be happier! Hearing her speak about working forward after the hurt sounds almost exactly like me the last couple years so it's weird the music didn't connect with me this time. Kelly is still very much "my girl". 🧡

[@fionakirkwood5975]

I went through a divorce so I understand her words and it does get easier with time. She's so honest and kind. Love her and her music ❤❤

[@PortalHayes]

She's incredible

[@kathrinabennett8837]

I related so much to this interview. Can’t wait to listen to this album

[@senoreissa]

Kelly always being a Lamb at all times.

[@PAPatriot28]

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger! Love and lite to you!❤