In Pretty Woman, a contemporary adaptation of the traditional fairy tale, Julia Roberts played the girl in distress, and almost no one else could play Prince Charming opposite her. In the last scene, Vivian (Roberts) is waiting at the top of her tower, and Edward (Gere) overcomes his fear of heights to save her. I will always remember this performance.
Charles Grodin was one of the leading contenders to play Edward, but this is less generally known. Gere was persuaded to play the role in the classic film by Roberts. a section about which he initially had doubts. When the stars of the well-known romantic comedy Pretty Woman reunited in 2015, some previously unknown information surfaced.
Since its 1990 premiere, the classic romantic comedy “Pretty Woman,” starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, has won over viewers’ hearts everywhere. Even while the movie is praised for its captivating plot and endearing characters, there are a ton of funny antics hidden within that are just waiting to be found.
Fans have been treated to a compilation of bloopers that highlight the humor and camaraderie among the cast and crew, providing a rare look inside the film’s production. These outtakes, which include awkward dialogue and unanticipated accidents, offer a humorous and enjoyable look into the filming process.
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One very noteworthy blooper shows Julia Roberts straining to maintain composure in a crucial scene. Roberts and her co-star Richard Gere both burst out laughing as she tries to deliver her lines with her trademark charm but is overcome by a case of the giggles.
The charming scene reminds us of the real chemistry between the two main characters that made “Pretty Woman” so famous.
Some things you might not have heard about Pretty Woman
It’s reported that Christopher Reeve, Denzel Washington, and Daniel Day-Lewis were all considered for the role of Edward Lewis.
Chris Reeve, Denzel Washington, and Daniel Day-Lewis were said to have shown interest in portraying Edward Lewis in Pretty Woman. It’s also claimed that Sandra Bullock, Kristin Davis, and Sarah Jessica Parker were offered the role of Vivian in the movie but declined it.
The costumes worn during filming were a mix of expensive and inexpensive items, and opinions were divided on how the brand was depicted.
A staggering $250,000 was spent on the necklace featured in the movie. The jewelry store even sent a security guard to stay with the director during filming to ensure its safety. On the other hand, Vivian’s iconic red coat was surprisingly only $30. Another piece was obtained by the director from a movie usher before filming began. Both Ferrari and Porsche declined the opportunity to have their cars appear in the movie.
A great deal of coaching took place behind the scenes.
To make Julia Roberts laugh during a specific scene, the director tickled her feet off-camera. However, Roberts’s nerves were so intense that a visible vein appeared on her forehead during the scene. To help, the director joined her and Richard Gere in bed and massaged her face until the vein disappeared.