20 celebrities who got their start in reality TV shows

Modified Nov 27, 2024 14:15 ET

1) Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson (Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Caesars Entertainment)

In 2002, at the age of 20, Kelly Clarkson auditioned for the inaugural season of American Idol. Her powerful performances, including a standout rendition of Aretha Franklin's Respect caught the eye of both judges and viewers. On September 4, 2002, she was crowned the American Idol winner, securing a record deal with RCA Records. Her debut single, A Moment Like This, topped the Billboard Hot 100. Over the years, Clarkson has released multiple platinum albums, won several Grammy Awards, and hosted The Kelly Clarkson Show, which has earned multiple Daytime Emmy Awards.

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