Kelly Clarkson's Childhood Best Friend Surprises Her For Her 40th Birthday!

Kelly has no idea what's in store for her 40th birthday surprise party, including a special visit from one of her lifelong best friends, Mary! Mary and Kelly reminisce about their troublemaking days in math class, and Mary explains why she requested that Kelly cover "Edge of Seventeen" by Stevie Nicks for today's Kellyoke.

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[toweronthehill]

"You've done so much for me and my family" shows you she got her back.

[HeatherSC]

Such a special and sweet moment. Nothing like a best friend.

[melissakilsey]

I cried when her best friend came out . I remember when they used to show clips of Kellys friends during her idol days ! So nice they are still friends !

[edflinkinp]

I love moments like this and I love to see them still so fond of eachother, but hearing about that diagnosis was gut-wrenching, I hope Mary's well and she continues to enjoy her lovely family and friendship with Kelly.

[divasmusic]

I post this almost every time I see something about Kelly Clarkson - "She is and always be my favorite American Idol winner!!". I remember thinking what a sweetie pie and what a voice!! She truly appears to be a genuine person. No one has ever said anything bad about her. She is a modern day Dolly Parton. I hope her career lasts as long as hers.

[nasskc]

awwww this so sweet. so nice to see mary. if y'all been following Kelly since idol y'all surely recognized Mary as one of Kelly's besties. still remember Mary putting mascara when they went camping hahahaha. This is BFF for life. It really warms my heart when Mary told us that Kelly done so much for her during her health issues. Kelly is big hearted person that we all know

[gummiwise]

It’s moments like this that make me love Kelly more than ever. It was worth spending two solid hours on the phone dialing for her to win on finale night.

[amandapirot]

Happy, happy birthday Kelly! 🎂🎉🌺🎁 What a wonderful woman and talent you are. So glad to see you celebrating with your bestie!

[barbararuby]

Happy Birthday Kelly! Not going to lie, as I was watching this clip, my son was watching too. He's 3-years-old and was waving to you. Then, he blew you a kiss ☺️

[lisahamilton]

Wow, April 24th sure is a special day for singing talent. Happy 40th Kelly and by the way Happy 80th birthday to Barbra Streisand. Two amazing singers born the same day 40 years apart.

[Spikedsoymilk]

You could tell how genuinely surprised and excited she was when she screamed out "OMG"! And "OMG, you're in LA! How long have you been here!?" And how lovely is it to see Kelly with her best friends?? Bring on more of these people as guests!!!

[kristymerritt]

If anyone has seen the "Behind Hazel Eyes" DvD, it is Wonderful. She goes camping with her friends Mary and Jessica. So funny, sincere and sweet. They are both still the same homegrown sweethearts. I have loved Kelly since 2002, and was honored enough to see her Burleson Walmart performance, as well as many times in Dallas....
Fort Worth ✌❤🤘

[ChasityGlenn]

Happy 40th birthday Kelly! That is very sweet and very deserving that you had your childhood best friend there to let you know how much you are loved! You deserve it! You are a national treasure! I just turned 40 back in August. Start of a new decade for both of us! Let’s do this! 🎂🎉🎈🥳🎊

[loiserwin]

What a great surprise ♥️♥️♥️♥️ Happy 40th Kelly. You are not only a very gifted singer but a beautiful human being....inside as well as outside. Have wonderful birthday celebration🍾🎉🥂🍾🎉🥂 and be safe.

[MimiDishes]

It so special...I also have a bestie/sis ... We been thick and thin together for 57 years.. Friendships like these are rare.. Happy Birthday week...

[AnnaLizzyRose]

How cute are you two! So good having long time friends who just know you so well. Happy Birthday Kelly!

[michaelnorris]

I remember her from a clip on one of the DVDs. They went on a camping trip and she was hilarious.

[Lightner]

Happy Birthday! 🎉🎂🎈! I'm also turning 40 this year. I feel so honored that a beautiful person like you was born within the same year as me lol❤️❤️❤️!

[DidrickNamtvedt]

Such a wonderful surprise from your best friend! Happy 40th birthday, Kelly! 🎉🥳🎉🤩🍾🥂💃I turned 40 in July of last year and so far, being 40 is awesome! 🤩🤘

[fatimadaniels]

This is such a sweet moment. Happy birthday Kelly. You rock girl.