Kelly Clarkson says New York shop Art of Play treated her like Julia Roberts’ character in Pretty Woman
Grammy-winning singer Kelly Clarkson publicly accused a New York toy shop, Art of Play, of treating her like Julia Roberts' character in 'Pretty Woman,' implying she was judged as unable to afford items. Her social media post went viral, leading to a wave of negative reviews for the store, which subsequently issued a public response offering a different account of the incident.
Why it matters
This incident demonstrates the significant impact of celebrity influence and social media on public perception and small businesses, highlighting issues of customer service, perceived discrimination, and the rapid spread of online criticism.
Grammy Award-winning singer Kelly Clarkson has accused a New York toy shop of looking at her like she was poor.
The American Idol winner took to social media after visiting Art of Play, saying she drove to Brooklyn intending to make several purchases but she was “looked at as if I couldn’t afford it and was told he could find something comparable for me”.
“Wow, dude. You’re an idiot and just lost a huge sale,” Clarkson said to her eight million followers.
“If you enjoy being treated like Julia Roberts’ character in Pretty Woman. For sure, check it out.”
In the film, Roberts’ character is humiliated in a luxury Beverly Hills clothing store by employees who judge her on her looks.
The post quickly went viral, prompting criticism of the store from many of Clarkson’s followers.
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