Still, she’s experienced some awkward moments, even once being mistaken for a seat filler at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Now, the talk show host is opening up about being mistaken for fellow Idol alum Carrie Underwood and how she may have done something “illegal” in the process.
This has certainly been the case for Kelly Clarkson, who’s been in the public eye since she became the first American Idol almost two decades ago.
While many fans can probably spot a celebrity from a mile away, there’s always the chance that said celebrity isn’t actually who they think it is.