Kelly Clarkson traded jabs with a Brooklyn novelty store over the weekend after experiencing what she called a “Pretty Woman” moment.<\/p>\n
WASHINGTON \u2014 Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn curiosity shop traded jabs over the weekend after the singer publicly called out the store over a negative experience.<\/p>\n
Clarkson, 44, took to X<\/a> on Saturday, Oct. 10 to criticize Art of Play, a novelty shop in Brooklyn, New York, where she alleges she experienced a “Pretty Woman” moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n “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\u2019t afford it and was told he could find something comparable for me,” Clarkson said in her post. “Wow, dude. You\u2019re an idiot and just lost a huge sale. But y\u2019all 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.”<\/p>\n The “American Idol” alum referenced a scene in “Pretty Woman” where Julia Roberts’ character goes shopping and is told the clothing there is too expensive for her based on her appearance. The following day, Roberts’ character goes back with several shopping bags and dressed in fancier clothes, telling the salesperson they made a “big mistake. Big. Huge!”<\/p>\n On Sunday, Oct. 11, Art of Play responded to Clarkson’s post with a statement, alleging that the singer inquired about an item that was not for sale. Art of Play is a novelty shop with “magical home goods, puzzles, games, toys and books,” according to its website.<\/a><\/p>\n “Yesterday, Kelly Clarkson visited us in Brooklyn and inquired about buying ‘Molly,’ a one-of-a-kind singing and dancing bird automaton who plays an important role in the magic shows we host here. Molly is permanently attached to the wall and isn\u2019t for sale. However, the negative experience Kelly described on twitter would resonate with anyone who has ever felt judged in a shop,” Art of Play said in a statement shared on its social media page.\u00a0<\/p>\n “At Art of Play whether someone comes in to make a purchase or simply look around for a while, they are equally welcome. We greet everyone who walks in the door with the invitation to ‘pick things up and play.’ And they do, many stay for hours enjoying our puzzles, games and toys,” the store said. “Imagine our surprise when our small local business was suddenly attacked by 8 million people who have never visited our store. It\u2019s been a surreal experience to be the focus of such widespread outrage after just one mention by a celebrity.”<\/p>\n “Thanks to all our friends for their support and welcome to all the curious folks who have discovered us amidst the drama. We\u2019re going to keep our heads down and hopefully, we can clear things up with Kelly someday,” Art of Play continued before quipping. “As a talented popular singer once said ‘what doesn\u2019t kill you makes you stronger.’\u201d<\/p>\n
Later on Sunday, Clarkson responded to Art of Play’s statement, calling the store “rude” and a “liar.”\u00a0<\/p>\n The “Breakaway” singer also posted screenshots of a “Singing Bird” with a $15,000 price listing.<\/p>\n “Cool, cool. Sure, it wasn\u2019t for sale. That\u2019s the narrative Art of Play is gonna go with so the whole conversation we had when I asked you if it was for sale whilst pointing to the price tag hanging on the wall with the title Singing Bird didn\u2019t happen as you elevator eyed me saying in a condescending tone ‘yes, it\u2019s for sale but it costs 15,000 dollars so if you\u2019d like me to find something comparable for you I can,'” Clarkson said on X.\u00a0<\/p>\n “That all never happened and now it\u2019s not for sale. Okay, cool. So you\u2019re not only rude, you\u2019re also a liar. Got it,” Clarkson added. “And by the way, I obviously support small businesses because I was literally at a small business trying to purchase things. I love small businesses and know they are important and I always support them, but you don\u2019t get a free pass to treat people less than in your store just because you are a small business. It\u2019s not that hard to be kind. I never blast people but you my friend were an exception.”<\/p>\n “Your store is really cool. Unfortunately, you aren\u2019t,” Clarkson said.\u00a0<\/p>\n Cool, cool. Sure, it wasn\u2019t for sale. That\u2019s the narrative Art of Play is gonna go with \ud83d\udc4d so the whole conversation we had when I asked you if it was for sale whilst pointing to the price tag hanging on the wall with the title Singing Bird didn\u2019t happen as you elevator eyed me\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/9PEhUWnIOt<\/a><\/p>\n
\nKelly Clarkson calls out store for being “rude” and a “liar” <\/p>\n