Kelly Clarkson was trying to catch her breath as the emotions set in.
The daytime talk show host—who shares daughter River Rose, 9, and son Remington Alexander, 8, with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock—teared up on the April 15 episode of her show while discussing the Arizona Supreme Court's decision to reinstated a near-total abortion ban from 1864 with guest Hillary Clinton.
"I have been pregnant twice, hospitalized both times," she said during her interview with Hillary on The Kelly Clarkson Show. "I mean, literally, I asked God—this is a real thing—to just take me and my son, in the hospital the second time because I was like—it's the worst thing."
As she began to tear up, the 41-year-old dried her eyes, adding, "I didn't know I'd get emotional, sorry."
But Hillary, 76, quickly came to her aide, saying, "It's OK, because you're speaking for so many. You're speaking for literally millions of women in our country and around the world."
And while Kelly is thankful for her decision to have children, saying, "I love my babies," she did add that it was her decision, noting that it feels cruel "to make some woman go through that."
Kelly has been candid about her difficult pregnancies in the past.
"I'm familiar with all-day sickness," she told CBS This Morning in 2015. "I have to get IVs and fluids because I get so dehydrated. It's really bad."
But as she said on her show, the American Idol alum is grateful for her decision to have kids, writing on Instagram in August, "Nothing will ever be as cool and amazing as these two little humans that will always have my whole heart."
For more of Kelly's sweetest family moments over the years, keep reading.
A Moment Like This
Kelly Clarkson's kids River and Remy, whose dad is her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, sweetly stole the show when they appeared on a December 2024 episode of her eponymous series.
Mother-Son Night Out
For the 2024 Grammys, the "Because Of You" brought her son Remy as her plus-one.
Fun Backstage
Kelly shared this pic of her kids backstage at her Las Vegas residency show in August 2023, just before they joined their mom onstage for surprise appearances.
Mom & Daughter Memories
The "Since U Been Gone" singer was joined by her daughter Remy at the 2022 People's Choice Awards.
Star Sighting
River and Remy celebrated their mom receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in September 2022.
Family Movie Premiere
In 2019, Kelly and Brandon attended the premiere of her movie UglyDolls with Remy and River as well as with his kids Seth and Savannah from his previous marriage. The American Idol winner filed for divorce from the manager the following year and their union was formally dissolved in 2022.
Visiting Mom at Work
River and Remy sat alongside celebrity guest Jason Momoa on their mom's talk show in 2019.
Lake Life
Kelly enjoyed some fun in the sun with Remy and River Rose in 2018.
Today Show Appearance
Kelly's kids made the cutest cameo when they joined Hoda Kotb on a 2017 episode of Today.
Howdy, Partner
Who doesn't love a day at Disneyland with mom?
In Charge
River and Remy were ready to help put out fires and solve crime in their costumes.
Road Trip
The kids buckled up for a family drive.
Disco Diva
River proved she already takes after her mom when it comes to performing, and Kelly couldn't have been any more proud.
Flying High
"NYC y'all ain't ready for Remy B......I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!" Kelly captioned this adorable snap of her little man.
Make-Up Free
Kelly was all smiles as she took this selfie with her daughter.
Girls on Set
When making her music video in 2017, the Texas native brought her daughter along for some behind-the-scenes fun.
Hockey Fun
In May 2017, the fam took in a Nashville Predators hockey game and even rocked matching jerseys.
Smooches
Ugh, could this be any cuter of an Easter moment?
Remy's Day
Remy's first birthday in 2017 was a total blast and included a massive cake!
Happy Holiday
Kelly and River braved the Tennessee winter temps to be a part of the Nashville Christmas Parade in 2016. And seriously, they're so stinking cute.
Play Time
While on a visit to Washington D.C., Kelly's little ones got a ride on a blanket courtesy of their half-brother Seth.
Book Launch
To celebrate the launch of her children's book, the mom of two shared this adorable snap of her and her daughter.
Three Generations
For Mother's Day, the singer gave her mom a sweet shout-out and posted this adorable photo of three generations.
Famous Friends
Live from New York...it's Kelly's little one hanging out with SNL alum Jimmy Fallon.
Mamma's Girl
In October 2014, the Grammy winner shared her first photo of daughter River Rose.