Key facts
- Art of Play stated the mechanical bird, named Molly, is permanently attached to the wall and not for sale.
- Clarkson claimed the store implied she couldn't afford the bird and compared the treatment to a scene from 'Pretty Woman'.
- The store offered Clarkson a different singing bird for $2,000.
- Art of Play owner reported facing threats and harassment.
- Molly the bird was later given a $15 million price tag with a humorous sign.
A novelty shop in Brooklyn, Art of Play, has become the subject of a social media controversy after singer Kelly Clarkson alleged she was treated poorly during a visit. Clarkson claimed she was 'looked at as if I couldn't afford' a mechanical bird, comparing the experience to a scene from 'Pretty Woman'. The store, however, stated that the bird, named Molly, is permanently attached to the wall and not for sale. Art of Play said they offered Clarkson an identical bird for $15,000 and a different singing bird for $2,000, but she declined. The shop has since reported receiving threats and harassment, with the owner stating the singer's complaint endangered them. Molly the bird was later given a $15 million price tag with a humorous sign.