Carrie Underwood jokes that ‘you can’t cry pretty’ as she celebrates 14th anniversary of American Idol win
She was crowned the American Idol 14 years ago.
And on the anniversary of her win on Sunday, Carrie Underwood, 36, playfully poked fun at herself as she shared a photo from her big moment to Instagram Stories.
The songstress playfully gave a shout out to her single, Cry Pretty, which fit perfectly with her expression.
‘It’s true when I say that “you can’t cry pretty”‘: On the 14th anniversary of her American Idol win on Sunday, Carrie Underwood, 36, playfully poked fun at herself as she shared a photo from her big moment to Instagram Stories
’14 years ago today…my world changed. It’s true when I say that “you can’t cry pretty.”‘
The photo showcased an emotional Carrie, dressed in an orange, animal print halter dress, in tears as she was announced the winner.
Adding additional humor to the snap was host Ryan Seacrest, 44, who stood straight-faced in the background.
Just there: Adding additional humor to the snap was host Ryan Seacrest, 44, who stood straight-faced in the background
Wow: Carrie, who’s been one of the few Idol winners to find mainstream success, would go on to win seven Grammy awards throughout the course of her career so far
Carrie, who’s been one of the few Idol winners to find mainstream success, would go on to win seven Grammy awards throughout the course of her career so far.
The blonde beauty, known for her stellar legs and fit figure, has since become a wife and mother-of-two.
The Oklahoma native married former NHL hockey player, Mike Fisher, in 2010, and welcomed four-year-old son Isaiah in 2015, and Jacob, four months, earlier this year.
Family life: The blonde beauty, known for her stellar legs and fit figure, has since become a wife and mother-of-two. She is seen with four-year-old sons Isaiah and Jacob, four months, earlier this year
American Idol is one of the original vocal competition shows.
While the reality series has produced several successful winners such as Kelly Clarkson and Jordin Sparks, among a collection of others, the same can be said for its runner-ups.
Danny Gokey, Tori Kelly, Kelli Pickler, Hollyn, Katherine McPhee, Mandisa, Jasmine Murray, Lauren Alaina and Colton Dixon are just a few of those who went on to score major record and film deals.
In love: The Oklahoma native married former NHL hockey player, Mike Fisher, in 2010