# Kelly Clarkson Toyshop Disrespect

> Kelly Clarkson accused Brooklyn toyshop of disrespect after claiming staff treated her as unaffordable.
- Title: Kelly Clarkson Toyshop Disrespect · TheWrap | Shortify
- Summary: Kelly Clarkson accused Brooklyn toyshop of disrespect after claiming staff treated her as unaffordable. Kelly Clarkson claimed Brooklyn toyshop staff treated…
- Keywords: kelly clarkson, art of play, brooklyn, toyshop, x post, molly automaton, entertainment, culture, business, Kelly, Clarkson, Disrespect
- Source: TheWrap — https://thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/kelly-clarkson-toyshop-disrespect-art-of-play-response
- Author: Benjamin Lindsay
- Published: 2026-10-11T21:20:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kelly clarkson, art of play, brooklyn, toyshop, x post, molly automaton, entertainment, culture, business
## Kelly Clarkson's X Post
Kelly Clarkson said a sales associate looked at her as if she couldn't afford to shop there and was told he could find something comparable.

> 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
## Art of Play Response
Art of Play said Kelly wanted to buy a permanent wall fixture named Molly, which is not for sale.

> 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
## Online Harassment
Art of Play reported 8 million fans harassed them online after Kelly's X post went viral.

> Imagine our surprise when our small local business was suddenly attacked by 8 million people who have never visited our store
## Shop's Next Steps
Art of Play said they will clear things with Kelly and hope to resolve the situation.

> We're going to keep our heads down and hopefully, we can clear things up with Kelly someday
## Key takeaway

Kelly Clarkson claimed Brooklyn toyshop staff treated her as unaffordable, but shop says she wanted to buy a permanent fixture.