Store Responds After Kelly Clarkson Says Staff Treated Her Like Julia Roberts’ ‘Pretty Woman’ Character
Kelly Clarkson publicly accused a Brooklyn shop, Art of Play, of poor service, comparing the experience to a scene from 'Pretty Woman.' The store responded by clarifying that the item Clarkson wanted was a non-saleable store installation, leading to a public dispute.
Why it matters
The incident illustrates the power of celebrity social media influence and the challenges small businesses face when dealing with viral public criticism.
Brooklyn specialty shop Art of Play has responded after singer Kelly Clarkson accused the store of treating her “like Julia Roberts character in Pretty Woman.” Art of Play posted a statement on its Instagram page after Clarkson tweeted on Oct. 10 that she visited the store, with her eye on a few items but instead was “looked at as if I couldn’t afford it.” Clarkson added that she “was told he could find something comparable for me.” “Wow, dude. You’re an idiot and just lost a huge sale,” Clarkson wrote on X, before naming the New York City store. The small business responded on Oct. 11, saying in a statement that Clarkson had attempted to buy a permanent installation that is not for sale.
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