Kelly Clarkson's "Nope" Stocking: Subtle Shade for Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock?

December 19, 2024

By M Muzamil Shami

Kelly Clarkson is making headlines this holiday season, not just for her festive new album, "When Christmas Comes Around… Again," but also for a cheeky detail in her holiday decorations.

In a YouTube visualizer for the album, the singer-songwriter showcased four stockings hanging by the fireplace. Three bore heartwarming labels: "Mom," "River" (her daughter), and "Remington" (her son). However, the fourth stocking, seemingly intended for her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, simply read "Nope."

The "Nope" stocking has quickly become a source of amusement and speculation amongst fans. Clarkson and Blackstock's divorce in 2022 was highly publicized, involving a contentious battle over custody, assets, and spousal support.

Following the divorce, Clarkson was granted primary custody of their children and relocated from Los Angeles to New York City.

This isn't the first time subtle jabs have been taken at the relationship. An insider previously revealed to Page Six that Clarkson felt "single" even while married to Blackstock, suggesting a strained dynamic long before their separation.