Brief
Kelly Clarkson accuses Brooklyn toy store of treating her like she couldn’t afford items
The singer posted on X that staff at the upscale Brooklyn shop treated her as if she were unable to pay, prompting a public dispute.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Kelly Clarkson posted on X on October 12, 2026, claiming staff at the Brooklyn‑based specialty toy store Art of Play treated her "as if I couldn’t afford it," echoing the famous "Pretty Woman" scene.
What happened
Clarkson said she drove to Brooklyn to visit the store, which she described as "really rad," and was told she could be shown a comparable item after staff allegedly assumed she could not purchase what she wanted. She concluded the post with a thumbs‑down emoji.
What was said
Clarkson wrote on X: "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." She added, "Wow, dude. You’re an idiot and just lost a huge sale. But y’all 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." The store later responded with a statement on Instagram, though the Independent article does not quote that response.
How it came about
Earlier in October, Felo News reported the same dispute, noting the store said the bird automaton Clarkson wanted, named "Molly," is a permanent fixture and not for sale. Clarkson’s post attracted nearly 260,000 likes and 32.2 million views, sparking a social‑media feud.
Key facts
- Kelly Clarkson posted on X accusing Art of Play staff of treating her as if she couldn't afford items. (independent.co.uk)
- Clarkson said she drove to Brooklyn to visit the store and was told staff could find a comparable item. (independent.co.uk)
- The store responded with a statement on Instagram, according to the article. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Kelly Clarkson fumes over ‘Pretty Woman’ treatment at expensive store”
