Kelly Clarkson confronts Josh Brolin over weird compliment in his newly-released memoir: 'What the hell?'

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Kelly Clarkson is no stranger to asking bold questions on her talk show, 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' and her recent exchange with actor Josh Brolin was no exception.

The 'Because of You' singer, 42, invited the 'Dune' actor, 56, to discuss his new memoir 'From Under the Trucker' and wasted no time addressing an eyebrow-raising comparison he made in the book.

Kelly Clarkson’s hilarious reaction to Josh Brolin’s memoir

“So, I read your book,” Kelly Clarkson began, before bluntly asking, “What the hell, man? What the hell? I remind you of your mother?”

Brolin, clearly amused, stifled a laugh as Kelly continued expressing her surprise.

“If you read this book, it is kind of not the best compliment,” she joked, adding “She made you feed wolves and lions at the age of eight?”

The candid moment led to a dramatic apology from Brolin, who leaped out of his seat, bowed theatrically, and offered his regrets on the studio floor.

Eventually, Clarkson lightened the mood, saying, “I hope I gather what you mean by it.”

In the memoir, Brolin describes his late mother, Jane Cameron, as an “emotional drag racer,” someone who was “a lot of fun” and “very adventurous.”

Jane, a casting director and wildlife activist, tragically died in a car accident at the age of 55 when Brolin was in his twenties.

“I get it,” Clarkson admitted during their conversation, adding “I was just reading it, and I was like, who does he think I am?”

Josh Brolin reveals Barbra Streisand’s role in his sobriety in new memoir

'From Under the Trucker' delves deeply into his personal life, exploring not only his unique upbringing but also the struggles and triumphs that have shaped him.

The book, which hit shelves on November 26, recounts painful memories like the death of his best friend at a young age and a decade-long battle with substance abuse.

Brolin credits his stepmother, Barbra Streisand, for helping him find sobriety during one of his darkest periods. Her unwavering support, he reveals, was pivotal in turning his life around.

Another striking anecdote from the memoir details a harrowing LSD trip in 1981 which lasted 12 hours and marked a turning point in his perspective on life.

Brolin also opened up about his early career in Hollywood, particularly his experience working on the beloved 1985 film 'The Goonies.'

At just 16 years old, he felt both elated and out of place as he prepared to join the production.

“I can’t help but feel I’ve done something good for the first time in my life,” he wrote, reflecting on the moment he departed for the shoot. “But also it might be a mistake that I’m here,” he added.

Despite his insecurities, the camaraderie he found with castmates Sean Astin, Corey Feldman, Ke Huy Quan, and Martha Plimpton left a lasting impression.

“It’s all very strange that I’m here with them, a part of it,” he added. “I’ve never been part of anything other than with people who nobody else wanted to be a part of,” he continued.