S2·E45 Kristen Stewart, Clea DuVall, Mary Steenburgen, Mackenzie Davis, Mary Holland, Martha Stewart, Tegan and Sara

Episode recap

The episode opens with Kelly Clarkson introducing a segment that focuses on the song “Somewhere Only We Know” by the band Keane. Clarkson provides context for the track before moving on to the day’s guest lineup. The first interview features actress Kristen Stewart appearing alongside fellow actress Clea DuVall. The conversation is presented as a joint interview, though the specific topics discussed are not detailed beyond their presence together on the program.

Following the Stewart‑DuVall interview, Clarkson welcomes three additional film guests: Mary Steenburgen, Mackenzie Davis, and Mary Holland. The trio is identified in the episode’s synopsis as being associated with the film “Happiest Season.” Their appearance is framed as a group discussion, with the three actors sharing the set with Clarkson. No further description of the content of their dialogue is provided in the source material.

The program then brings in lifestyle icon Martha Stewart. Clarkson and Stewart sit together for an interview segment, the details of which are limited to the acknowledgment of Stewart’s participation. After Stewart’s interview, political analyst Steve Kornacki joins the show. Kornacki’s role is noted simply as a guest appearance; the synopsis does not elaborate on the subjects he addresses.

The episode concludes with a musical performance by the indie‑pop duo Tegan and Sara. The performance is listed as the final element of the broadcast, and the synopsis confirms that the duo performs on the show, though it does not specify which song they play or any commentary surrounding the performance.

Throughout the hour, Kelly Clarkson serves as host, guiding each interview and introducing each segment. The episode’s structure follows the talk‑show format typical of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” featuring a blend of musical coverage, celebrity interviews, and a live performance. The listed guests—Stewart, DuVall, Steenburgen, Davis, Holland, Stewart, Kornacki, and Tegan and Sara—constitute the complete roster for this installment of season two, episode forty‑five.