Kelly Clarkson Calls Brooklyn Store Owner ‘Rude’ and a ‘Liar’ in Fiery Response to Their Claims About Her “Pretty Woman” Experience

Kelly Clarkson is responding to a New York City shop owner who disputed her claims about being told she couldn't buy a $15,000 item

Art of Play said the singing bird automaton Clarkson asked about is permanently attached to the wall

Clarkson shared a photo she said showed the item's $15,000 price tag displayed beside it

Kelly Clarkson is firing back at a New York City shop owner who disputed her claims about being denied a sale for a $15,000 item .

On Sunday, Oct. 11, the singer, 44, responded to the claims made by the Brooklyn store Art of Play , which said that the item she was trying to purchase is "permanently attached to the wall and isn't for sale," despite Clarkson claiming it had a price tag on display.

"Cool, cool. Sure, it wasn't for sale," she shared in a sarcastic Instagram Stories post. "That's the narrative Art of Play is gonna go with — so the whole conversation we had when I asked you if it was for sale whilst pointing to the price tag hanging on the wall with the title Singing Bird didn't happen as you elevator eyed me saying in a condescending tone, 'Yes, it's for sale but it costs $15,000, so if you'd like me to find something comparable for you I can.' That all never happened and now it's not for sale."

On Saturday, Oct. 10, the "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" artist said that, after driving to Brooklyn to check out the shop, she was met with an experience similar to the one that Julia Roberts ' character, Vivian, experienced in the 1990 rom-com 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," she wrote on X . "Wow, dude. You're an idiot and just lost a huge sale."

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One day after Clarkson shared her experience, the store — which is home to a "unique collection of home goods, puzzles, games, toys and books," according to its website — addressed the singer's claims, writing on social media that she "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 is permanently attached to the wall and isn't for sale," Art of Play wrote on Instagram .

Emphasizing that the "negative experience" Clarkson described would surely "resonate with anyone who has ever felt judged in a shop," the business stated that it welcomes everyone.

"Imagine our surprise when our small local business was suddenly attacked by 8 million people who have never visited our store," the business continued. "It's been a surreal experience to be the focus of such widespread outrage after just one mention by a celebrity."

Clarkson — who moved to New York City in the fall of 2023 — also shared a grainy photo in another Instagram Stories post that apparently showed the item hanging on the wall with a price tag next to it.

"So you're not only rude, you're also a liar. Got it," the mom of two wrote. "And by the way, I obviously support small businesses because I was literally at a small business trying to purchase things. I love small businesses and know they are important and I always support them, but you don't get a free pass to treat people less than in your store just because you are a small business."

"It's not that hard to be kind. I never blast people but you my friend were an exception. Your store is really cool," Clarkson added. "Unfortunately, you aren't."