Kelly Clarkson Enjoys a Weekend Getaway at the Beach With Her Friends

Kelly Clarkson is having some fun in the sun!

The 38-year-old American Idol alum and Kelly Clarkson Show host looked happy spending the weekend with some of her girlfriends over the weekend on Sunday (September 27) in Los Angeles.

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Kelly was seen kicking back and laughing with her friends as they snapped some selfies in Santa Barbara, Calif. A day later, she enjoyed a day of splashing around in her swimsuit at the beach.

She could definitely use the rest and relaxation while she can: Kelly‘s about to kick off the new season of The Voice in October, and she just launched the second season of her hit TV series.

Earlier in the week, it was revealed that Kelly is being hit with a lawsuit from her former management – which just happens to be run by her ex-husband’s father. Find out the details…