Kelly Clarkson Slept in Car Before 'American Idol' Audition After Home Burned Down

The singer shared her early struggles on her talk show, where Kevin Bacon also recounted his own experiences of hardship before fame.

Kelly Clarkson revealed on her talk show that she had to sleep in her car for a few days before auditioning for 'American Idol' after her apartment burned down.
She had moved to Los Angeles with a stranger she didn't know to pursue her music career.
Clarkson won the inaugural season of 'American Idol' in 2002.
Guest Kevin Bacon shared his own story of living in a 'flophouse' in New York City before reaching fame.
Bacon lived with a stranger for four years, and they remain friends to this day.