Kelly Clarkson discussed her challenging experiences during pregnancy in light of recent events in Arizona. Last week, the Arizona Supreme Court allowed the state to move forward with enforcing a near-total abortion ban based on an 1864 law.
During an episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Clarkson spoke with former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton about the Arizona court’s decision. Clinton was promoting “Suffs,” a Broadway musical about the women’s suffrage movement in America, which she is producing.
Clarkson expressed disbelief at the situation in Arizona, asking Clinton, “Did you ever think in your lifetime we would see that happen? It’s just insane to me, the thinking that went on in 1864. It’s a very different world. We know a lot more now. We are going backwards.”
Clinton responded, “It is horrifying. I feared it would happen but I hoped it wouldn’t. Now here we are in the middle of this very difficult period for women in about half the states of our country, who cannot get the care that they need.”
Discussing the Arizona law without exceptions for rape and incest, Clinton emphasized the danger it poses to women’s lives and their right to make decisions about their bodies. She noted, “And there’s another element to it, which I find so troubling. I mean, there’s a kind of cruelty to it.”
Clarkson then shared her personal struggles during pregnancy, revealing that she was hospitalized and feared for her life. Emotionally recounting her experience, she expressed disbelief that anyone would deny others the right to make such critical decisions, especially in life-threatening situations.
During the show, Clarkson also urged viewers to combat voter apathy during the upcoming 2024 presidential election. She expressed concern about the country’s division, warning, “I feel like we’re going to end up in some kind of civil war over things that I feel like we shouldn’t be divided on.”
Clinton echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of voting and representation in the legislative process. She highlighted a recent vote in the Arizona legislature to repeal the 1864 law, urging viewers to recognize their voting power as a means to effect change.