Kelly Clarkson says Brooklyn store gave her the ‘Pretty Woman’ treatment
- On Saturday, Grammy-winning singer Kelly Clarkson publicly criticized Art of Play, a Brooklyn novelty shop, on social media after claiming a sales associate treated her as if she could not afford the merchandise.
- Comparing the encounter to a scene in the 1990 film Pretty Woman, Clarkson alleged the employee judged her appearance rather than assisting her with products she wanted to purchase.
- Art of Play responded on Sunday, clarifying that Clarkson inquired about purchasing Molly, a one-of-a-kind singing and dancing bird automaton who plays an important role in the magic shows hosted there, which was not for sale.
- Nearly 8 million people targeted Art of Play online following Clarkson's post, causing the shop to experience widespread outrage and intense review bombing on Google.
- Hoping to resolve the tension, the business stated they are keeping their heads down and want to clear things up with Kelly someday, referencing her 2011 hit song.
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Kelly Clarkson's 'Pretty Woman' Shopping Row Takes a Bizarre Twist as Store Says Singing Bird She Wanted 'Isn't for Sale'
Art of Play says Molly, the singing and dancing bird Kelly Clarkson asked about buying, was permanently attached to the wall, while the dispute over her shopping experience remains unresolved.
Kelly Clarkson says Brooklyn store gave her the ‘Pretty Woman’ treatment
Kelly Clarkson says a Brooklyn shop made her feel as though she couldn’t afford its merchandise, prompting a memorable movie comparison. The store has since offered its side of the story, revealing a curious twist involving a mechanical bird.
Kelly Clarkson says a Brooklyn store snubbed her. The shop says the item she wanted wasn’t for sale.
Clarkson blasted Art of Play, alleging it treated her like she “couldn’t afford” its merchandise. The store says the resulting backlash was “surreal.”
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