Brooklyn Store Targeted by Kelly Clarkson Shares Positive Customer Review

Art of Play, the Brooklyn store that singer Kelly Clarkson publicly criticized for allegedly treating her poorly, has shared a positive customer review highlighting the staff's "kindness." The store reposted a customer's feedback praising the welcoming atmosphere and the "genuine kindness" experienced during a shopping visit.

"From the very first time I walked into @artofplay, I felt welcomed and treated with such genuine kindness," the customer wrote in the review. "I love discovering unique treasures and connecting with the wonderful people there. It’s a place that leaves you smiling and wanting to come back. I’m already counting down the days until I return in two weeks!"

The customer's review was later deleted from Art of Play's Instagram Stories. Page Six has reached out to the store for comment.

Clarkson, 44, took to X (formerly Twitter) last Saturday to describe her experience at the store. She alleged that a staff member looked at her "as if I couldn’t afford it" and offered to find "something comparable." Clarkson wrote that the employee "just lost a huge sale" and sarcastically recommended the store, comparing the treatment to that of Julia Roberts' character in the 1990 film "Pretty Woman," who experiences condescending service due to her appearance.

"Wow, dude. You’re an idiot and just lost a huge sale," Clarkson posted. "But y’all should go check out Art of Play in Brooklyn if you enjoy being treated like Julia Roberts character in Pretty Woman. For sure, check it out 👎."

In "Pretty Woman," Roberts' character, Vivian Ward, is initially treated poorly by a store employee before returning later in more elegant attire. Clarkson's public statement drew parallels to this scene.