Kelly Clarkson says she got the ‘Pretty Woman’ treatment at Brooklyn store
Singer Kelly Clarkson publicly criticized a Brooklyn novelty shop, Art of Play, claiming she was treated poorly and judged based on her appearance. The store responded by clarifying that the item she wanted was not for sale, while acknowledging the importance of customer service.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the power of celebrity social media influence in shaping public perception of small businesses.
Kelly Clarkson says that she was “treated like Julia Roberts” in the 1990 film Pretty Woman during a visit to Art of Play, a novelty shop in Brooklyn.
Over the weekend, Clarkson took to X to share her alleged experience, writing, “Just drove all the way to Brooklyn to check out this store I thought looked really rad and had a few things in mind to buy and literally 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 continued. “But y’all should go check out Art of Play in Brooklyn if you enjoy being treated like Julia Roberts character in Pretty Woman . For sure, check it out.”
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