- Jill Biden gave an exclusive interview to “The Kelly Clarkson Show”.
- The first lady said she still doesn’t know why her Valentine’s Day scrunchie caught people’s attention.
- She said her daughter, Ashley Biden, was the first to tell her about the scrunchie craze.
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First lady Jill Biden says she still doesn’t know why her Valentine’s Day scrunchie moment has awakened a fan base.
During an exclusive interview on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” that aired on Thursday, the first lady spoke with the TV presenter and singer on a variety of topics, including the divorce and the evening ritual she and the president Joe Biden follow each day.
At one point, Clarkson asked Biden about a photo that the first lady shared on social media in early February. At the Photograph, Biden is shown visiting a Capitol bakery, The Sweet Lobby, to buy desserts for Valentine’s Day.
—Jill Biden (@FLOTUS) February 13, 2021
At the time, Biden not only sent a poignant message by highlighting a small company, but he also unintentionally made a statement using his hair tied in a ponytail with a light pink elastic.
The fabric hair band style peaked in the 1980s and 1990s, but has made a comeback in recent years.
Seeing the first lady wearing the casual accessory – something that can be bought at a pharmacy and which millions of Americans no doubt have in their hair care arsenals – was a relatable moment for many of her fans.
In his interview with Biden, Clarkson asked, “I noticed that you were wearing a rubber band and everyone went crazy. I think we all used rubber bands. Do you usually be that fashionista with your rubber bands?”
The first lady said it was actually her daughter, Ashley Biden, who informed her about the scrunchie craze.
“You know, my daughter called me right after I left that store and said, ‘Mom, everyone is talking about this scrunchie’. I said, ‘What scrunchie?’ I didn’t know what she was talking about. I still don’t understand, “Biden told Clarkson.
“Well, I’m just saying, if you’re going to start bringing the rubber bands back, throw in the banana clips too,” replied Clarkson.
In Biden’s popular scrunchie photo, she also wears $ 168 flower-shaped Lele Sadoughi earrings that complement her light pink coat – which looked to be the same as the HiSO brand she wore on Election Day night in November 2020.