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Pablo Torre Reveals Art of Play Security Footage of Kelly Clarkson
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Kelly Clarkson visited the Art of Play toy store in Brooklyn for under five minutes, where she briefly interacted with the owner and showed interest in a unique automaton bird named "Molly," which was not for sale.
- Clarkson later expressed frustration on social media, claiming she was treated as if she couldn't afford items and was offered a comparable $2,000 product instead, calling the store experience dismissive and disappointing.
- The Art of Play owner responded by defending the store's welcoming environment and clarifying that "Molly" is permanently attached and not for sale, while highlighting the negative impact of Clarkson's viral post on their small business.
- The incident sparked a public back-and-forth between Clarkson, the store, and social media users, prompting journalist Pablo Torre to share security footage of Clarkson's visit, though without audio, to provide more context.
