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Sterling K. Brown Honors Late Father on 1,000th Episode

4/8/2025

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On The Kelly Clarkson Show's milestone 1,000th episode, Sterling K. Brown opened up about the heartfelt reason he used his middle name until age 16—to pay tribute to his late father. Clarkson, too, shared her own journey, connecting with her son's decision to embrace his middle name as a last name, creating a poignant moment of reflection.

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On The Kelly Clarkson Show's milestone 1,000th episode, Sterling K. Brown opened up about the heartfelt reason he used his middle name until age 16—to pay tribute to his late father. Clarkson, too, shared her own journey, connecting with her son's decision to embrace his middle name as a last name, creating a poignant moment of reflection.