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Kelly Clarkson Bars Her Children from Watching “From Justin to Kelly”
8/17/2026, 8:34:45 PM
The Ban Explained
During her final Las Vegas concert on August 15, Kelly Clarkson, 44, told the audience that she has “banned” her daughter River Rose, 12, and son Remington, 10, from seeing the 2003 musical comedy *From Justin to Kelly*. She said the decision stems from the film’s reputation and her personal disappointment with the project.
How the Film Came About
*From Justin to Kelly* was produced as a prize for the winners of the inaugural season of *American Idol*. After Clarkson’s victory, she and runner-up Justin Guarini were contractually obligated to star in the spring-break romance musical. The movie was released in 2003 and has since been widely mocked for its low quality.
Clarkson’s Remarks on the Experience
Clarkson has repeatedly described the movie as a “fine-print” trap. She also noted that, despite enjoying the dance numbers, she does not want her children to watch the footage, calling the idea “insane” given the “rejection” the film receives. Clarkson added that even her nanny’s nostalgia for the movie prompted a joking reprimand.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I didn’t know that if you won, you had to do a movie. Not all of us want to be Meryl Streep, we just like watching her, OK? I was like, ‘I don’t want to be in a movie,’ but they were like, ‘Yeah, but you won.’ And I was like, ‘And I feel like I’m losing? It doesn’t feel quite like a win.’” — Kelly Clarkson
- “It is funny though, like, my kids, I’ve banned them from watching,” — Kelly Clarkson
