Kelly Clarkson Self Magazine September 2009

Kelly Clarkson is on the cover of the September 2009 ‘total body confidence’ issue of Self Magazine.  There’s a bit of controversy surrounding the cover pic where critics are saying the photo was overly photoshopped and does not reflect her current weight.

Self Magazine is fighting back saying they treated the photo with the usual retouching they provide for every star.

Check out a couple highlights from her interview with the mag:

On her weight going up and down: “My happy weight changes. Sometimes I eat more; sometimes I play more. I’ll be different sizes all the time.”

On her recent weight gain:  “When people talk about [it], I’m like, ‘You seem to have a problem’ — I don’t, I’m fine!’ I’ve never felt uncomfortable on a red carpet or anything.”