# Kelly Clarkson Accuses Brooklyn Store of Rude Treatment

> Kelly Clarkson claims Brooklyn shop treated her like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman after $15K bird dispute.
- Title: Kelly Clarkson Accuses Brooklyn Store of Rude Treatment
- Summary: Kelly Clarkson claims Brooklyn shop treated her like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman after $15K bird dispute. Kelly Clarkson accused Art of Play of rude…
- Keywords: kelly clarkson, art of play, brooklyn, julia roberts, pretty woman, mechanical bird, singing bird, small business, news, politics, Kelly, Clarkson
- Source: Salon — https://salon.com/2026/10/12/behind-kelly-clarksons-hazel-eyes-a-15k-bird
- Author: CK Smith
- Published: 2026-10-12T18:30:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kelly clarkson, art of play, brooklyn, julia roberts, pretty woman, mechanical bird, singing bird, small business, news, politics
## Kelly Clarkson's Brooklyn shopping trip
Kelly Clarkson visited Art of Play in Brooklyn on Saturday to check out merchandise.

> 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
## Clarkson's complaint about treatment
Clarkson said an employee treated her as if she couldn't afford the store's merchandise.

> literally was looked at as if I couldn’t afford it and was told he could find something comparable for me
## The disputed bird
The object at the center of the dispute was Molly, a $15,000 mechanical singing bird.

> this being the bird kelly clarkson wanted to buy😭
## Art of Play's response
Art of Play said Molly was permanently attached to the wall and not for sale.

> Imagine our surprise when our small local business was suddenly attacked by 8 million people who have never visited our store
## Clarkson's counterclaim
Clarkson claimed she pointed to a $15,000 price tag and was told the bird was available.

> so you’re not only rude, you’re also a liar. Got it
## Resolution attempt
Art of Play offered a $2,000 German alternative but Clarkson left before seeing it.

> it costs 15,000 dollars so if you’d like me to find something comparable for you I can
## Social media backlash
Clarkson's post reached 40 million views by Monday morning, dividing social media users.

> As a talented popular singer once said 'what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger'
## Key takeaway

Kelly Clarkson accused Art of Play of rude treatment after claiming a $15,000 mechanical bird was available but was told it wasn't for sale.