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:Then & Now: American Idol Stars Transform
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Gone is the girl from Texas in pigtails and crop-tops. Since becoming America's first Idol almost nine years ago, Clarkson has transformed into a bonified star who opts for subtle styles on the red carpet. Here, the two-time Grammy winner (whose album sales surpass 18 million worldwide) shows her star power in a feminine little black dress.
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson
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