Kelly Clarkson Responds To Britney Spears

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The reality is that Britney Spears isn't afraid to call out people who have wronged her in the past, both indirectly and astonishingly directly

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Aside from her parents and sister Jamie Lynn Spears being frequent targets of her anger

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She has named others who have hurt her in various ways, including ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake

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Fellow Mickey Mouse Club alum Christina Aguilera, and Kelly Clarkson more recently

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Clarkson responded very on-brand after the singer recalled some insensitive comments she made back in 2008

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In 2008, Kelly Clarkson appeared on Q100 Atlanta for an interview boosting publicity for her 2007 album Blackout

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She sang "Womanizer" on The Kelly Clarkson Show after referring to that interview in a since-deleted Instagram caption

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Britney Spears' callout was not addressed directly by Kelly Clarkson, so it could be argued that her "celebration" was a way of congratulating the pop icon

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