The Aporia · Kelly Clarkson slams Brooklyn store over ‘Pretty Woman’ treatment

Kelly Clarkson accused an employee at Art of Play in Brooklyn of mistreating her by assuming she couldn’t afford items in the store. On X, she detailed how this experience mirrored the "Pretty Woman" movie scene where Julia Roberts’ character faces discrimination from a boutique saleswoman. Following her post, some supporters defended Clarkson and criticized the store online, while others left negative reviews on Google and Yelp. Art of Play has not directly responded to Clarkson’s claims but shared an Instagram Story highlighting positive customer experiences; however, this post was later deleted.

Written by AI on 2026-10-11, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Singer Kelly Clarkson accused Art of Play, a Brooklyn store known for its unique items like toys and puzzles, of treating her as though she couldn't afford what she wanted during a visit on October 10. She posted on X that she felt judged by the staff when asking about a mechanical bird named Molly priced at $15,000. Clarkson compared the experience to being told they could find something "comparable" for her due to the high price, leading her to say the store had lost a sale.

The store initially responded by stating that the item wasn't available because it was not for sale. However, after facing backlash online from supporters of Clarkson and others who claimed similar negative experiences at the store, Art of Play clarified they have reached out to Clarkson multiple times but haven't received a response. Despite the online criticism, the local community has supported the shop with increased visits and gifts. The mechanical bird Molly became an internet sensation due to this controversy. Local media and residents defend Art of Play, highlighting its longstanding reputation in Brooklyn.

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Clarkson then compared the encounter to a memorable scene from the 1990 film "Pretty Woman," in which Julia Roberts’ character, Vivian Ward, is dismissed by a boutique saleswoman who assumes she cannot afford the store’s clothing.

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🔮 On Saturday, the singer and talk show host took to X to share details of her recent experience at Art of Play, a store known for its collection of toys, games, books, puzzles and other unique items. "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," Clarkson wrote.

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Kelly Clarkson slams Brooklyn store over ‘Pretty Woman’ treatment · mixed framing

Kelly Clarkson is calling out a Brooklyn store after she claimed an employee mistreated her. asserted

employee → call → her

On Saturday, the singer and talk show host took to X to share details of her recent experience at Art of Play, a store known for its collection of toys, games, books, puzzles and other unique items. "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," Clarkson wrote. uncertain

Clarkson → take → me

You’re an idiot and just lost a huge sale," she continued. asserted

she → ’re → sale

she → compare → clothing

"But y’all should go check out Art of Play in Brooklyn if you enjoy being treated like Julia Roberts’ character in ‘Pretty Woman.’ asserted

you → go → Woman

For sure, check it out," Clarkson added. asserted

Clarkson → check → it

The singer’s description of the incident echoed the famous "Pretty Woman" scene, in which Vivian returns to the boutique after being rejected and tells the saleswoman, "Big mistake. asserted

Vivian → echo → mistake

Clarkson’s post quickly drew attention from her followers, some of whom defended the singer and criticized the store on social media. asserted

some → draw → media

Several users also appeared to leave negative reviews on the business’ Google listing. asserted

users → appear → listing

One Yelp reviewer wrote, Rude!!!! asserted

reviewer → write → ?

If I could give zero I would! uncertain

I → give → zero

Treat people like you want to be treated walking into a store. asserted

you → treat → store

" Art of Play so far has not issued a formal statement addressing Clarkson’s claims. However, the store appeared to respond indirectly by sharing an Instagram Story featuring a customer review praising the staff’s "genuine kindness," according to Us Weekly. uncertain

store → issue → Weekly

"From the very first time I walked into @artofplay, I felt welcomed and treated with such genuine kindness," the review stated. asserted

review → walk → kindness

The customer added that Art of Play was "a place that leaves you smiling and wanting to come back." asserted

that → add → you

The Instagram Story was later deleted, according to the outlet. uncertain

Story → delete → outlet

A representative for Art of Play did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. asserted

representative → respond → comment

Art of Play’s website describes the Brooklyn shop as offering "a unique collection of magical home goods, puzzles, games, toys and books." asserted

website → describe → goods

The store also features a 26-seat theater that hosts close-up magic performances. asserted

that → feature → performances

Kelly Clarkson slams Brooklyn store over ‘Pretty Woman’ treatment

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