Kelly Clarkson Faces Boutique Backlash Over Brooklyn Store Incident
Kelly Clarkson sparked a viral controversy after claiming a Brooklyn boutique treated her poorly, comparing it to Pretty Woman. The store responded, explaining she wanted a non-for-sale mechanical bird.
Kelly Clarkson recently sparked a massive online controversy after posting about a frustrating experience at a Brooklyn boutique, comparing her treatment to the iconic scene from the movie Pretty Woman. The singer claimed that staff assumed she could not afford their merchandise. However, the store has now responded with a surprising twist.
The Store's Response
The boutique, Art of Play, issued a statement on Instagram clarifying the situation. According to the shop, Clarkson was actually inquiring about Molly, a unique singing and dancing mechanical bird that is permanently fixed to the wall and serves as an integral part of their magic shows. The item was never up for sale.
Imagine our surprise when our small local business was suddenly targeted by millions of people who have never set foot in our store, the boutique stated.
A Pop Culture Conclusion
While the store expressed frustration over the sudden wave of backlash, they handled the situation with humor. Referencing Clarkson's own 2011 chart-topping hit, the shop concluded their statement by quoting, What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, hoping to smooth things over with the star in the near future.