Kelly Clarkson criticises Brooklyn store over employee interaction on social media

Singer and talk show host Kelly Clarkson posted on social media to criticise a Brooklyn store after claiming an employee mistreated her. Fox News and the Daily Mail reported that Clarkson shared details on Saturday about her visit to Art of Play, a store located near Brooklyn Bridge Park. Clarkson stated that she drove to the business intending to buy items, but an employee looked at her as if she could not afford them. [1][2]

Fox News reported that Clarkson claimed the employee offered to find something comparable for her instead. According to Fox News, the Daily Mail, and Page Six, Clarkson compared the interaction to a scene in the film Pretty Woman. Fox News wrote that Art of Play is known for selling toys, games, books, puzzles, and unique items. [1][2][7]

Clarkson rose to fame after winning the first season of American Idol and hosts the daytime television programme The Kelly Clarkson Show. The 1990 romantic comedy film Pretty Woman stars Julia Roberts and Richard Gere and features scenes of upscale shopping. [8][9][11][12]