Kelly Clarkson And Jenna Bush Hager Bond Over Their Struggles With Weight: “I Don’t Think You Know What Chubby Is”

In a recent episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” host Kelly Clarkson welcomed Jenna Bush Hager and her twin sister, Barbara Pierce Bush, to discuss their new book, Love Comes First. However, the conversation took a hilarious and heartfelt turn when Clarkson shared a throwback photo of the twins from their childhood, sparking a candid discussion about their young “chubby” phases.

Clarkson, always one to share a good laugh, introduced the segment with a nostalgic photo of the Bush twins. “I want to show this photo because it’s adorable,” she said with a smile. “Do you remember this photo?” Jenna immediately commented that she and Barbara were “chubby” back then, a statement that Clarkson found hard to believe.

“Well, we were. Not there, but I was,” Jenna clarified, maintaining her stance. Clarkson, laughing, retorted, “I was like, I don’t think you know what chubby was.”

The playful banter continued as Jenna turned to her sister, seeking confirmation. “Was I ‘chubby’ growing up?” she asked Barbara. Barbara, caught off guard, initially deflected with humor, “No.” Clarkson, jumping in, teased, “You can’t ask her that! She’s not gonna be like, ‘You were a chub club.’”

After some persistence, Barbara finally conceded, acknowledging, “There was a stage.” This confession led Clarkson to reflect on her own experiences with fluctuating weight. “I’ve had stages,” she admitted. “I’ve had many stages, actually.”

The conversation then shifted to the challenges of finding well-fitting jeans. “I love losing weight, but here’s the thing: Jeans are so hard when you have a butt and a smaller waist,” Clarkson noted. Jenna, always the problem-solver, offered to take Clarkson shopping for jeans. “Shall I do what I do for Hoda [Kotb] and send you some jeans?” she suggested.

Clarkson, who is not a fan of shopping, quickly declined. “I don’t want to go shopping,” she confessed, bringing the light-hearted exchange to a close with, “This is a first world problem.”

Despite the humorous nature of their conversation, it highlighted a common struggle many people face with body image and weight. The candid and relatable discussion resonated with the audience, showcasing the authenticity and warmth that both Kelly Clarkson and Jenna Bush Hager bring to their respective platforms.