Kelly Clarkson Calls Out Brooklyn Shop for 'Pretty Woman' Treatment
Kelly Clarkson publicly criticized a Brooklyn shop for allegedly profiling her, comparing the experience to the 1990 film 'Pretty Woman.'
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Kelly Clarkson Accuses Brooklyn Shop of 'Pretty Woman' Treatment After Refusing Sale
Kelly Clarkson publicly criticized a Brooklyn specialty shop, Art of Play, after a salesperson allegedly assumed she could not afford her intended purchases. The singer compared the interaction to the 1990 film 'Pretty Woman,' stating the employee 'lost a huge sale' by offering cheaper alternatives instead of assisting with her original choices. The post sparked widespread social media support and led to a review bombing of the store on Google. Art of Play declined to comment on the incident, while Clarkson has not provided further details regarding the specific items or the employee's identity.
Comedy Writer Marty Nadler, Gary Marshall Collaborator, Dies at 80
Marty Nadler, a veteran comedian and writer who worked on hit TV shows like Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley and The Odd Couple, died Aug. 26 in Margate, Florida, at age 80 from complications of myasthenia gravis. Born in the Bronx in 1945, he formed a close professional bond with director Gary Marshall, contributed jokes to nine Marshall films including Pretty Woman, Runaway Bride and Mother's Day, and even had on-screen cameos. Nadler met Holly Mascott while writing for Laverne & Shirley in the 1970s; they married on Martha’s Vineyard in 1978 and had a son, Charlie. The family notes a recent act Nadler performed with his son, recorded for a 2027 release. Nadler is survived by his ex-wife and their son, and he will be interred on Martha’s Vineyard.
Julia Roberts Channels Pretty Woman at Emma Roberts' Idaho Wedding
Julia Roberts attended her niece Emma Roberts' wedding in Sun Valley, Idaho, wearing a navy-and-white Self-Portrait polka-dot dress reminiscent of Pretty Woman, paired with layered necklaces, a heart pendant and a horseshoe charm, white sandals, and a French knot hairstyle, and she was seen wiping away tears during the ceremony.
Julia Roberts Reflects on the Fate of Her Iconic Movie Characters
Julia Roberts revealed in an interview that she believes Richard Gere's character in "Pretty Woman" passed away peacefully from a heart attack, while Vivian now runs his business. She also shared her thoughts on the fates of other beloved characters from her films, including her character in "Runaway Bride" who would still be in a committed relationship, her character in "Mystic Pizza" who would still be with her partner and have children, her character in "Notting Hill" who would be retired with six children, and her character in "The Pelican Brief" who would be in a relationship with Denzel Washington's character.
Molly Ringwald Rejects "Pretty Woman" Role Over Storyline.
Actress Molly Ringwald revealed that she turned down the lead role in the 1990 romantic comedy Pretty Woman, which ultimately went to Julia Roberts and earned her an Academy Award nomination. Ringwald explained that she didn't like the story and felt there was something "icky" about it. She also discussed feeling pigeonholed in her career due to her previous film credits and being passed up for other roles. This isn't the first time Ringwald has discussed turning down the role, but she praised Roberts for her performance and acknowledged that the part was what made the movie.