Overview

• Sterling K. Brown revealed on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' that he went by his middle name, Kelby, until age 16 before deciding to reclaim his first name, Sterling.
• The decision was deeply tied to the loss of his father, Sterling Brown Jr., who passed away when Brown was 10 years old.
• Brown explained that after not hearing his father’s name for over five years, he wanted to reconnect with the name as a way to honor his father’s memory.
• Kelly Clarkson became visibly emotional during the conversation, relating the story to her son’s choice to briefly use his middle name in public.
• The interview highlighted universal themes of grief, identity, and family legacy, resonating strongly with viewers and sparking widespread discussion.