‘Kelly and Her Minis’: Kelly Clarkson Joined by Daughter River, 10, and Son Remy, 8, on New Episode of Her Show

Kelly Clarkson and her kids, Remy and River, turned her variety talk show into an unforgettable moment. Fans couldn’t help but notice the striking resemblance they share with their mom, from her infectious laughter and humor to their physical features.

The 42-year-old, who shares her kids with her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, was excited to host her kids on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” Before the episode aired, she posted a picture on Instagram posing with Remy and River, captioning it, “Extra special guests today on Kelly! Tune in for an adorable chat with River & Remy (and Remy’s full performance!)”

Another clip shared on Instagram gave viewers a glimpse of what to expect in the exciting episode. Kelly’s kids looked adorable sitting up on stage with River rocking bangs like her mother. The two chatted with their mom and occasionally erupted in similar infectious laughter as Kelly’s.

The TV personality and Remy also talked about his performance on the show in late 2024. The world got a glimpse of the 8-year-old’s vocal talent in November when a video of him performing Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” racked up over a million views.

When Kelly asked why he chose the song, Remy responded, “I don’t know. I just like, I just liked it. I heard it from ‘Sing’ and I love that movie and I just like that song.” Turning to River, Kelly asked if they’d heard the song often at home. River made a hilarious face, replying, “You can’t even yeah. I can’t even count it, how many times.”

The mom of two shared that Remy frequently practices the song in his room, with River chiming in, “Very loud.” “It’s hilarious. So, Frank Sinatra will be going in one room and then my little country queen over here will be singing country music in her room,” Kelly added. She joked about the constant music in their home, saying, “It’s a lot. It’s always a performance at my house always.”

Kelly then asked Remy if he was nervous performing “My Way,” and the boy candidly replied, “I mean, 50-50.” Mother and son reflected on the positive response to his performance, with Kelly recalling, “Remember when I came and I told you? It was like, ‘Everybody’s loving your video!'”

Remy cheekily responded, “Yeah, how much views did I get again?” prompting laughter from the live audience, and Kelly who, unable to contain her amusement, nearly fell out of her chair laughing at her son’s question.

Kelly also shared her son’s playful reaction upon learning his video had gone viral. The singer recalled approaching him at home, “I said, ‘Man, buddy, you’ve got like over a million views I think on your —,’ and he goes, ‘Do you get that many views?'” The singer added with a laugh, amused by her son’s confidence, “I was like, ‘Calm down … and not often.'”

River also joined in the conversation, with her mom asking what she enjoys doing musically. The 10-year-old shared that she loves writing music and singing, spending hours in her room creating. To this, Kelly proudly responded, “It’s good. Your songs are good.”

Fans were captivated by the heartwarming interaction between Kelly Clarkson and her kids. They marveled at the trio’s closeness, adorable banter, and how both Remy and River’s mannerisms and physical features mirrored their mom’s.

One fan gushed, “They both look like Kelly beautiful kids just like their mama💕💕💕💕” while another enthusiastically added, “Kelly’s mini me 😍😍❤️❤️.” A closer look had someone saying, “They are Kelly’s mini me’s. River’s got Kelly’s mannerisms, and Remy totally has Kelly’s face.”

For others, the resemblance was undeniable, as one noted, “Beautiful kids. Remy is your mini me.” Another fan echoed the sentiment, “They look so much like you. So cute.” The connection between the siblings didn’t go unnoticed either. A fan commented, “They’re so precious, cute and VERY well spoken!! Kelly and her minis! ❤️ looks like they have a typical brother sister bond 😜.”

One admirer remarked, “Oh my gosh, your son looks just like you, Kelly! They’re both adorable. Enjoy them. They grow up fast.” Some couldn’t get over the striking resemblance, saying, “River is Kelly’s twin 😍😍😍😍😍.”

Another fan chimed in, “The little boy is such her boy….crazy how he looks like her. The little girl looks just like her dad, check it out. But they are adorable, they are lucky they have such a fun loving maman [sic].” Others analyzed the similarities in detail, like one who observed, “Both look like Kelly but son is the spitting image.”

One fan gushed, “Kelly Clarkson and her two talented children are adorable. Her son youngest one looks identical to her now her daughter looks a little like her, but probably looks like the dad lot more [sic].” To round it out, one admirer concluded, “River looks like dad and Remy like mom.”

Kelly’s close bond with her kids reflects her fun-loving approach to parenting, but she also enforces strict rules at home. She has made it clear that, under her roof, social media is off-limits. The singer understands the unique pressures that come with being the child of someone in the public eye and she doesn’t want her kids to fall into its negative side.

Kelly opened up about her parenting style, acknowledging that while she strives to do a good job as a mom, she can be hard on herself at times, especially when it comes to balancing her schedule to ensure she’s present for Remy and River. Still, she prides herself on fostering their independence and striking a balance between being involved without being overbearing.

Looking back at her own experiences, the singer noted that growing up with a busy single mom, who later got married and had to manage a career, made her appreciate the flexibility she now has as her own boss.

While she works to be there for her kids’ special moments, she also emphasizes the importance of showing them that parents can maintain a fulfilling life outside of their roles.

However, she acknowledged that there’s no such thing as a perfect parent and humorously joked that her kids might need therapy because of her parenting. Even so, Kelly remains committed to doing her best and always striving to improve as a mom.

She shows up in several ways, including nurturing River and Remy’s talents in the entertainment industry. On the November 27, 2024, episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Kelly shared how her son came to be behind the microphone, singing “My Way.” She noted that the recorded episode occurred on their day off from school so they attended it together.

She said, amidst laughter, that Remy, “Walked right in today and said, ‘Who do I need to speak to to sing my song?’ I said, ‘OK, sir.'”

In the short clip posted on Instagram, Remy was seen warming up the audience before the show started with Frank’s, “My Way.” Kelly’s band backed him up as he sang, “I planned each charted course. Each careful step along the byway. And more, much more than this. I did it my way.”

The camera then cut off to the audience, including Kelly’s daughter River, cheering. While online users were impressed by his singing, they were most captivated by how much he looked like his mom.

The striking mother-son resemblance didn’t go unnoticed. One fan exclaimed, “Omg he looks like a mini Kelly!” while another gushed, “He’s her mini me!!! [sic]” Another observed, “He looks just like his mama!!! Great voice too! 😍.”

Others couldn’t help but compare his adorable appearance, “His expressions and that little turn of the head and then a smile is EXACTLY like Kelly!!” Another fan added, “Definitely takes after his momma! The next ‘American Idol!'”

A heartwarming comment came through with a nod to the strong family talent, “🙌 The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree🌳 💜.”

Fans were smitten with his charm, with one commenting, “So handsome and cute!” and another saying, “This was so cute! He has his mama’s smile. Very sweet moment. And good voice too! Well done, kiddo!” One more fan gushed, “That was sweet! He looks so much like his mother, and it sounds like he has her talent, too ❤️.”

Kelly was excited to have her kids on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” The hour-long show hosts celebrities and everyday people, performing and playing games. The Grammy Award-winning artist also uses this platform to give advice on parenting and relationships. Even after seven years, the show remains at its peak.

Despite her glamorous and busy career, Kelly prioritizes motherhood. A source shared after Kelly and Brandon separated, “She’s enjoying the fact that she has the kids for the vast majority of the time and is enjoying time spent with them.”

In 2023, Kelly made an adorable post capturing a heartfelt moment at a concert. She wrote, “Both of my kiddos backstage getting ready to join me on stage in Vegas ❤️ nothing will ever be as cool and amazing as these two little humans that will always have my whole heart.” The post radiated love for her children.

In the same year, a heartwarming video surfaced of Kelly performing “Whole Lotta Woman” during her Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood. The clip showed Remy dancing joyfully alongside her on stage.

Throughout the performance, Kelly would occasionally reach down to his level, maintaining a sweet connection with him as they shared the special moment.

Kelly also invited River on stage to perform “Heartbeat Song.” The two shared a magical moment, singing in perfect harmony and exchanging loving glances. At one point, they even swayed together, creating a heartwarming and unforgettable experience for the audience.

Kelly has seamlessly integrated motherhood into her professional life, sharing glimpses of her kids during special moments.