Steve Honig
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“The dispute is more likely to strengthen Clarkson’s image than undermine it because she was standing up against being judged based on appearance,”
Steve Honig · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Honig argued the dispute could strengthen Clarkson's image because she was standing up against being judged based on appearance.
“There will certainly be some naysayers who think Clarkson was acting like a rich and famous prima donna and using her platform vindictively,”
Steve Honig · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
A crisis PR expert warned that Clarkson's dispute with a Brooklyn small business could damage her relatable image.
“This was not really about a $15,000 item, but about how she says she was treated when she tried to buy it.”
Steve Honig · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Honig said the dispute was not about the $15,000 item but about how Clarkson says she was treated.
“The only risk is if the dispute drags on and starts to look like a celebrity using her platform against a small business,”
Steve Honig · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Honig acknowledged the situation could become more damaging if the dispute continues to drag on.
“declare victory and move on,”
Steve Honig · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Honig said Clarkson should eventually declare victory and move on.
“But most people will likely think that, for the most part, she acted accordingly and in many ways was a role model for standing up for oneself.”
Steve Honig · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Honig told Fox News Digital that most people will likely think Clarkson acted accordingly.
“Just as in ‘Pretty Woman,’ someone appeared to be judging a book by its cover,”
Steve Honig · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Honig compared the situation to the film 'Pretty Woman,' saying someone appeared to be judging a book by its cover.