Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inKevin E G PerrySunday 11 October 2026 22:49 BSTKelly Clarkson slams New York store for treating her 'like Julia Roberts' character in Pretty Woman'.Brooklyn toy store Art of Play has responded after Kelly Clarkson claimed staff treated her poorly and assumed she could not afford their items.Clarkson posted on X comparing her experience at the shop to Julia Roberts' character in Pretty Woman after a failed visit.The store clarified that Clarkson had inquired about purchasing 'Molly', a one-of-a-kind automaton permanently attached to the wall that is not for sale.Art of Play expressed surprise at facing widespread online backlash from millions of people following the singer's comments.The shop stated it hopes to clear things up with Clarkson, ending their statement with a reference to her hit single What Doesn't Kill You.In fullKelly Clarkson fumes over ‘Pretty Woman’ treatment at expensive store: ‘You just lost a huge sale’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in