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Kelly Clarkson Sparks Online Debate After 'Pretty Woman' Experience at Brooklyn Store
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News18•12-10-2026, 10:22
Kelly Clarkson Sparks Online Debate After 'Pretty Woman' Experience at Brooklyn Store
- •Kelly Clarkson shared on X that she felt poorly treated at Art of Play in Brooklyn, comparing her experience to a scene from Pretty Woman where staff judged her ability to afford items.
- •The singer's post went viral with millions of views, sparking mixed reactions; some defended her stance against judgmental service, while others criticized her for publicly slamming a small business.
- •Art of Play responded by stating the item she wanted—a singing bird automaton named Molly—was a one-of-a-kind display piece not actually for sale.
- •Clarkson hit back at the store's statement, claiming there was a visible price tag of $15,000 and accusing the staff of lying about the item not being for sale.
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Kelly Clarkson posted on X about receiving poor treatment at Art of Play in Brooklyn, stating staff made her feel like she could not afford items and compared it to a scene from Pretty Woman.
Art of Play released a statement on Instagram claiming Kelly wanted to buy 'Molly,' a one-of-a-kind singing bird automaton permanently attached to the wall that was not actually for sale, while acknowledging how terrible it feels to be judged.
Kelly slammed the store on X, calling them liars and stating that the staff member had acknowledged the item was for sale with a price tag of $15,000 before offering to find something comparable.
