Kelly Clarkson reunites with original 'American Idol' judges to receive her star on Hollywood Walk of Fame - Fox News

Kelly Clarkson discusses how if feels to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame 20 years after winning the first season of "American Idol.".

Kelly Clarkson received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday morning, 20 years after becoming the first ever winner of "American Idol" at the end of its first season in 2002. ?

After the ceremony, Clarkson spoke with Fox News Digital regarding how she was feeling about reaching that Hollywood milestone two decades after her historic win.

Clarkson was able to share the moment with her two children, who watched their mom’s big moment from the audience, as well as the ones who gave her a big break, original "American Idol" judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson.

Kelly Clarkson is thankful to still have Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson in her life, 20 years after meeting them on "American Idol.".

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While honoring Clarkson during the ceremony, Abdul spoke on stage about the positive change Clarkson has created in the world since winning the show, and how she opened the door for others to follow their dreams and realize it is actually possible for them to come true. .

Abdul also took the time to congratulate Clarkson on "everything that (she isn’t) even about to do, but (she) will do in the next ten years," saying she "can already see it happening," calling Clarkson "living proof" that the show changed people’s lives.

Paula Abdul honored Clarkson on her big day, saying she changed the trajectory of so many lives and reinforced her belief that young artists can make it big.

Looking back at the fist season, Cowell spoke about how the first few days of filming made him question his decision to join the show because everything was going wrong, but that his perspective shifted when Clarkson walked into the audition room.