LeBron James’ Wife Recalls Employee Being Fired

LeBron James‘ wife, Savannah James, recently revealed that an employee at a luxury store was fired after she allegedly failed to serve her and her friend. On an episode of her podcast, “Question Everything,” Savannah said she and a friend were refused service despite having a scheduled appointment.

Speaking with her co-host, April McDaniel, both ladies recalled the time they went shopping in Italy and were allegedly turned away at the door of the Hermès store.

“We be hustling,” McDaniel said, adding that when they got to the store, they were “treated like sh-t.”

When their guest asked the ladies to share more, McDaniel revealed that a saleswoman had allegedly turned her and Savannah away despite their appointment. They shared even further that the saleswoman was fired after McDaniel said, “We’ll be back for you. I’ll be right back.”

Savannah said that the pair had an appointment and the saleswoman allegedly acted like there was something shady about the situation. “I said baby you caught the wrong one today,” McDaniel said, revealing that Savannah is nicer than she is.

LeBron James’ Wife Was Able To Shop After Her Friend Made A Few Calls

As the episode continued, Savannah revealed that she and McDaniel eventually made it into the store and, once inside, requested to see crocodile leather pieces. “They brought out everything,” Savannah said.

McDaniel, meanwhile, said she spent a pretty penny in the store on several luxury items, including bathing suits, silverware, and purses.

Unfortunately for the pair of friends, that wasn’t their only negative experience while shopping at luxury stores abroad. They shared that they were also treated poorly at the Chanel store in France, adding that an employee allegedly chastised Savannah for touching a bag that was out and available for viewing.

Despite some negative interactions, McDaniel said it’s never stopped her from enjoying her time. “I’m calling the boss,” she said. “We’re closing the store down. She can go like that. I’m closing it down. You’re fired. That’s the last person… I’m heated, I’m ruining the whole situation.”

Sadly, Savannah isn’t the only celebrity who has been mistreated while shopping abroad at some of the world’s most luxurious stores. According to ABC News, talk show host and ultra-wealthy celebrity Oprah Winfrey allegedly received similar treatment at Paris Hermès in 2005.

The “Oprah” show host arrived at the store 15 minutes after closing, which is normal for high-profile celebrities so that they’re not bombarded by fans and the media, and was turned away at the door. While Hermès apologized, the situation was difficult for the “Color Purple” actress.

Just a few years later, when Oprah was asked about racism and the use of the N-word, Oprah said that racism shows up in different ways, and she noticed it after being treated poorly in Zurich.

While shopping abroad, Oprah was told by a sales clerk at a luxury store that she couldn’t afford a pricey handbag. “I say to the woman, ‘Excuse me, may I see that bag right above your head,’” Oprah said, to which the woman allegedly replied, “No, it’s too expensive.”

The Swiss Tourism office apologized to Oprah and said the saleswoman “acted terribly wrong.”

Serena Williams Was Allegedly ‘Denied’ Service In Paris

During the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024, tennis legend Serena Williams said she was “denied” access to a fancy rooftop eatery in an “empty restaurant” during their stay.

Williams implied that she’d never experienced that kind of treatment before, writing, “Always a first.”

Paris Eatery Clarifies Issue With Williams Following Public Condemnation

The Paris restaurant, The Peninsula, responded to Williams’ public condemnation and apologized for her experience at the establishment.

“Unfortunately, our rooftop bar was indeed fully booked and the only unoccupied tables you saw belonged to our gourmet restaurant, L’Oiseau Blanc, which was fully reserved,” they added. “We have always been honored to welcome you and will always be to welcome you again.”