Kelly Clarkson officially changes name to Kelly Brianne
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Kelly Clarkson has officially changed her name to Kelly Brianne, three weeks after finalizing her divorce settlement with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.
The talk show host, 39, was officially granted the new moniker by a on Monday, March 28.
Court documents obtained by US Weekly said:
"There being no objections, the petition for change of name is granted. The Decree is signed and filed. The Petitioner’s name is changed from KELLY BRIANNE CLARKSON to KELLY BRIANNE."
In February, Kelly filed to change her legal name, reportedly saying at the time that she wanted to go by her first and middle name because it "more fully reflects who [she is]".
She recently reassured her fans that her new name wouldn’t impact her career. “I just got divorced, so I had to drop my married last name. I just kept my middle name for my personal life. I’m still Kelly Clarkson,” she explained. “I don’t think I can change Clarkson at this point. I’m 20 years in!”
