All About Kelly Clarkson

From her famous friends to her first solo tour, take a peek inside the American Idol winner's life. By Serena Kappes

  • GROWING UP photo | Kelly Clarkson

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Updated: Tuesday Mar 29, 2005 | 06:00 AM EST

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GROWING UP

She's come a long way, baby: Since her Idol days, Clarkson has changed her appearance dramatically. She sports a girlish look at the Teen Choice Awards (left, in 2002), while she shows off a more sophisticated side at an appearance last month.