Kelly Clarkson slams Brooklyn store over ‘Pretty Woman’ treatment

Key Points:

• Kelly Clarkson publicly accused a Brooklyn store, Art of Play, of mistreating her by assuming she couldn’t afford their products and offering to find something cheaper, which she shared on social media.
• Clarkson likened the experience to a famous scene from the 1990 film "Pretty Woman," where a saleswoman dismisses Julia Roberts’ character based on assumptions about her financial status.
• The incident sparked backlash against the store, with some social media users defending Clarkson and leaving negative reviews on platforms like Google and Yelp.
• Art of Play has not issued a formal statement but briefly shared a positive customer review on Instagram praising their staff's kindness, which was later deleted.
• A representative for Art of Play has not responded to requests for comment regarding Clarkson’s allegations.