# Kelly Clarkson Criticizes New York Store

> Kelly Clarkson accuses New York store of treating her like Julia Roberts' character in Pretty Woman.
- Title: Kelly Clarkson Criticizes New York Store · FemaleFirst
- Summary: Kelly Clarkson accuses New York store of treating her like Julia Roberts' character in Pretty Woman. Kelly Clarkson says a New York store treated her poorly…
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- Source: FemaleFirst — https://femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/kelly-clarkson-blasts-new-york-store-pretty-woman-moment-1451948.html
- Published: 2026-10-11T08:00:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kelly clarkson, art of play, new york, pretty woman, julia roberts, brandon blackstock, entertainment, culture
## Kelly Clarkson's Complaint
Kelly Clarkson says a New York store treated her like Julia Roberts' character in Pretty Woman.

> 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. Wow, dude. You’re an idiot and just lost a huge sale.
## Store Response
Art of Play shared a customer's positive review but removed it from Instagram Stories.

> From the very first time I walked into @artofplay, I felt welcomed and treated with such genuine kindness.
## What Happened Next
The store removed the positive review after Kelly Clarkson's complaint.
## Key takeaway

Kelly Clarkson says a New York store treated her poorly, causing her to lose a sale after staff refused to show her expensive items.