- A character with absolute sass? Check.
- A sensational make over? Check.
- A sexy Prince Charming played by Richard Gere? Check.
WHAT MORE COULD YOU POSSIBLY WANT IN A FILM?
Yes it’s the one and only Pretty Womaaan, walking down the street, pretty womaan…
And when straight-talking prostitute Vivian is hired by wealthy businessman Edward, it’s basically a Cinderella story waiting to happen.
But, did you know that the fairytale ending – where they rescue each other – was originally a MUCH darker ending? Or that Julia Roberts was far from first choice to play the leading actress?
We’ve all seen this nineties classic a zillion times, but here is 60 things you didn’t know about Pretty Woman!
1. The film was originally called 3000…
Yes – the movie originally had the title 3000 (the amount of money agreed by Vivian and Edward).
“I can charge you for whatever I want”
But executives thought it sounded more like a sci-fi film than a rom-com. Definitely doesn’t give the right vibes…
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The Roy Orbison song used on the soundtrack was actually where the name came from! Go on, give it a listen. You know you want to.
2. Richard Gere can actually play the piano IRL!
As if he wasn’t dreamy enough without us knowing that! In the film, it is ACTUALLY him playing the piano.
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Not only that, he actually composed the piece of music that is played in the film. Hot. Damn.
3. Richard Gere improvised the necklace scene
Yep – it was a spur of the moment decision to smack the necklace down on Vivian’s fingers.
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