A New York-based design shop has posted a glowing review from a happy customer shortly after Kelly Clarkson claimed she was mistreated by a store employee.
On Saturday, the American Idol winner, 44, claimed that an employee at the store Art of Play treated her as if she was unable to purchase their products, in a moment she said was reminiscent of a famous scene from Pretty Woman.
In the film, Julia Roberts plays a sex worker who is asked to leave a luxurious Beverly Hills clothing store by her overbearing employees.
The Brooklyn shop appears to have subtly hit back at her claim by re-sharing the above review via Instagram Stories.
The patron wrote, ‘The first time I came to @artofplay, I felt welcomed and treated with so much kindness. ‘According to, I love discovering unique treasures and connecting with the amazing people there Us Weekly.
The person further said, ‘[Art of Play is] A place that leaves you smiling and wanting to come back. I’m already counting the days until I return in two weeks. The post has reportedly been removed.
New York-based design shop Kelly Clarkson issues response to her fiery tweet
On Saturday, the 44-year-old singer accused Ex of treating her unfairly by Art of Play staff, as pictured above (Source: Art of Play/Yelp)
The Daily Mail has contacted Art of Play for comment but has not yet received a response.
Clarkson originally shared online that she “drove all the way to Brooklyn to see the store” and “had a few things in mind to buy.”
However, upon arrival she said she was ‘looked at like I can’t stand it.’
He called the salesman who had assisted him ‘a big fool’ and sneered, ‘You’ve just lost a big sale.’
The songwriter then referenced the 1990 film Pretty Woman, in which Julia Roberts plays a raw sex worker who is scornfully turned away from a high-end retailer in a famous scene.
She said sarcastically, ‘But if you enjoy being treated like Julia Roberts’ character in Pretty Woman then you should go see the Art of Play in Brooklyn.’
Clarkson shares daughter River, 12, and son Remy, 10, with her late ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, who died of melanoma in August 2025 at the age of 48.
Last February she announced that she would be stepping away from her eponymous daytime series, The Kelly Clarkson Show, after seven years to spend more time with her children.
He broke his silence on walking out during an appearance today’s show Shortly after and admitted that it was not an easy decision.
Clarkson originally shared online that she “drove all the way to Brooklyn to see the store” and “had a few things in mind to buy.” However, upon arrival she said she was ‘looked at like I can’t stand it.’
The American Idol winner referenced the 1990 film Pretty Woman, in which Julia Roberts plays an unsophisticated sex worker who is scornfully turned away from a high-end retailer in a famous scene.
Clarkson shares daughter River, 12, and son Remy, 10, with her late ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, who died of melanoma at age 48 in August 2025; (Source: Kelly Clarkson Show/Instagram)
‘That’s what was really hard. The crew has been incredible. It was not that the show was not doing well,’ he said. ‘What kind of nonsense was this, everything seemed to be going well. It was really difficult. These were people’s jobs. We are family there too.
The longtime entertainer said her priority is her children, adding, ‘Well, I think everybody probably finds time. Our family life, dynamics have changed a bit and it has changed for a minute now.
‘I know everyone thinks, “Oh, he left.” I guess so, I still have other jobs. I am still working. There is still a lot on the plate. So I believe that, you know, it’s time to step back.’
‘Losing a parent at such a young age is something no child should ever go through. A source said, ‘Kelly has done everything she can for River and Remy as they cope with the loss.’ page six earlier this year.
‘Their focus has been on making sure they feel as loved, supported and stable as possible, while also giving them the space to grieve in their own way.’
Clarkson has been single since her split from Blackstock in 2020. Their divorce was finalized in 2022.
His talk show premiered on September 9, 2019, and ran for seven successful seasons.
Last month she shared with her eight million followers on Instagram that the show, which will end this fall, has received 11 Daytime Emmy nominations.
‘Thank you all very much! “I’m so excited for our entire team and feel so blessed,” she wrote.