# Kelly Clarkson Store Statement

> Kelly Clarkson accused Art of Play of poor treatment; store claims she wanted to buy unsold 'Molly' bird automaton.
- Title: Kelly Clarkson Store Statement · LADbible | Shortify
- Summary: Kelly Clarkson accused Art of Play of poor treatment; store claims she wanted to buy unsold 'Molly' bird automaton.
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- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/entertainment/celebrity/store-kelly-clarkson-real-life-pretty-woman-moment-statement-727123-20261011
- Published: 2026-10-11T22:13:46.676+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kelly clarkson, art of play, molly bird automaton, pretty woman, new york, store statement, entertainment, culture, news
## Kelly Clarkson's complaint
Kelly Clarkson accused Art of Play of poor treatment in New York.

> 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
## Pretty Woman comparison
Clarkson likened the incident to the Pretty Woman movie scene where Julia Roberts' character felt unwelcome.

> Wow, dude. You’re an idiot and just lost a huge sale
## Store's response
Art of Play claimed Clarkson wanted to buy unsold singing bird automaton 'Molly'.

> Yesterday, Kelly Clarkson visited us in Brooklyn and inquired about buying ‘Molly,’ a one-of-a-kind singing and dancing bird automaton who plays an important role in the magic shows we host here
## Molly details
Molly is permanently attached to the wall and not for sale.

> Molly is permanently attached to the wall and isn’t for sale
## Store's invitation
Art of Play invites all visitors to 'pick things up and play' regardless of purchase intent.

> At Art of Play whether someone comes in to make a purchase or simply look around for a while, they are equally welcome
## Store's statement
Art of Play says Clarkson's complaint reflects feelings of being judged in shops.

> However, the negative experience Kelly described on twitter would resonate with anyone who has ever felt judged in a shop
## Key takeaway

Kelly Clarkson accused Art of Play of poor treatment; store says she wanted to buy unsold singing bird automaton.