Kelly Clarkson Accuses Brooklyn Store of Rude Treatment; Shop Denies Claims
Singer Kelly Clarkson and Brooklyn retailer Art of Play trade public accusations after a shopping visit went viral.
KEY POINTS
- Clarkson visited Art of Play in Brooklyn on October 10 and alleged staff assumed she could not afford products.
- She compared the experience to the 'Pretty Woman' boutique scene and urged followers to avoid the store.
- Art of Play stated Clarkson tried to buy a non-sale display automaton named 'Molly.'
- The store denied profiling her and said all customers are treated equally.
- Clarkson publicly rejected the store's explanation, calling them a liar.
Kelly Clarkson posted on X on October 10 describing a visit to Art of Play in Brooklyn where she felt judged on her ability to pay. She wrote that an employee looked at her as if she could not afford items and offered to find something comparable, prompting her to call the staffer an idiot who lost a huge sale. The post garnered over 27 million views and sparked a wave of negative online reviews for the business.
Art of Play responded the following day, confirming Clarkson visited and asked to buy "Molly," a unique singing bird automaton used in magic shows that is permanently attached to the wall and not for sale. The store denied treating her poorly, stating all guests are welcomed equally and invited to handle merchandise.
“You're an idiot and just lost a huge sale.”
Clarkson fired back on October 12, replying directly to the store's account on X with a blunt denial: "You're a liar." She stood by her account of being profiled and dismissed the explanation about the unavailable item as irrelevant to the rude behavior she described.
The independent retailer described the sudden influx of outrage from millions of people who have never visited as a surreal experience for a small local business. They thanked supporters while maintaining their version of events.
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