Pretty Woman could have starred Molly Ringwald instead of Julia Roberts. Find out what Molly said about the film in a recent interview. More than 30 years ago, Molly Ringwald made a decision that many aspiring actors would consider a big mistake. Huge.Julia Roberts became a major star after starring in 1990's Pretty Woman, but the role of Vivian was originally offered to Molly Ringwald. Molly, who is best known for Sixteen Candles and Pretty in Pink, revealed in a new interview that she turned the lead role down, and shared the reason why.Molly Ringwald
Molly Ringwald turned down the lead role in "Pretty Woman" because she thought the story was "icky." "Julia Roberts was wonderful in it," Ringwald said in a recent interview with The Guardian. In 2012, Ringwald said she was in casting talks in the film's early stages, but didn't recall turning it down.
Who was the original Pretty Woman : Although Pretty Woman is now one of the most popular romantic comedies in the world, the original screenplay did not have a happy ending. In the version written by J.F. Lawton, the relationship between Vivian (Julia Roberts) and Edward (Richard Gere) was not a romantic story between two people at odds with each other.
Who else tried out for Pretty Woman
Many actresses were in the running for the part as casting director Dori Zuckerman recalled. Laura Dern, Demi Moore, Marisa Tomei, Anabelle Sciorra, Lorraine Bracco, Michelle Pfeiffer, Valeria Golino, Patricia Arquette, and Mary Steenburgen all either came in or considered.
How old was Vivian in Pretty Woman : Julia Roberts played Vivian Ward in the movie Pretty Woman. She was 22 years old when she starred in the film.
After his recent breakup, he didn't want to get into a complicated relationship again. So he picked up Vivian, a hooker he saw on Hollywood Boulevard. He hired her for $3000 to stay with him for a week at the Regent Beverly Wilshire as his "niece." He's never met anyone quite like Vivian.
Julia Roberts as Vivian Ward
In her 2019 Guardian interview, Roberts shared that she landed the role of Vivian Ward — a prostitute hired by Gere's Edward Lewis as a companion during a business trip — after eight actresses turned it down.
What was the real ending of Pretty Woman
The original ending saw Edward and Vivian separate, and Vivian use the money to take Kit on a vacation. Julia Roberts and Richard Gere's chemistry was key to the film's success, as different casting choices could have changed the movie entirely.The age difference between Edward and Vivian in the show at about six years is much less marked than the approximately 18 years between Gere and Roberts in the movie, Wolfe noted.Pretty Woman's original script had a darker ending, contrasting with the feel-good conclusion audiences are familiar with. The original ending saw Edward and Vivian separate, and Vivian use the money to take Kit on a vacation.
Actually totally improvised. The director noticed that Julia Roberts was quite tired on the day. And asked Richard Gere to do something that would wake her up his response was to improvise.
What was the wardrobe mistake in Pretty Woman : Revealing mistakes
When she rolls over, the line of an elastic band is visible across her stomach, revealing that Julia Roberts (or her body double) changed from briefs to the fancy underwear just before the scene. At the end when Vivian leaves, Edward and she sit on the steps. Edward hands her some cash in $100 bills.
What was the mistake in Pretty Woman : She knew a red dress would make people look twice. But a black dress. Wouldn't. Still Vance made three dresses for that scene and in the end the red one was. Best. Other actors versus Richard Gere.
Who turned down Pretty Woman
Michelle Pfeiffer turned the role down, saying she did not like the script's "tone." Daryl Hannah was also considered but believed the role was "degrading to women." Valeria Golino was in consideration, but was not selected because of her thick Italian accent, and Jennifer Jason Leigh had auditioned.
The age difference between Edward and Bella was always weird. Bella is 17 and Edward is 104. Even though he has been in a 17-year-old body for "a while" as an immortal being, he's still 87 years older than her, and Bella is underage.Impulsively, Edward hires Vivian for the night and, despite initial awkwardness, finds her charming and ultimately has sex with her.
Who was asked to play Vivian in Pretty Woman : Drew Barrymore, Patricia Arquette, Brooke Shields, Uma Thurman, and Kristin Davis also auditioned for the role of Vivian. Meg Ryan, who was the studio and Marshall's top choice, turned it down as well. According to a note written by Marshall, Mary Steenburgen was also among the first choices.
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Pretty Woman could have starred Molly Ringwald instead of Julia Roberts. Find out what Molly said about the film in a recent interview. More than 30 years ago, Molly Ringwald made a decision that many aspiring actors would consider a big mistake. Huge.Julia Roberts became a major star after starring in 1990's Pretty Woman, but the role of Vivian was originally offered to Molly Ringwald. Molly, who is best known for Sixteen Candles and Pretty in Pink, revealed in a new interview that she turned the lead role down, and shared the reason why.Molly Ringwald
Molly Ringwald turned down the lead role in "Pretty Woman" because she thought the story was "icky." "Julia Roberts was wonderful in it," Ringwald said in a recent interview with The Guardian. In 2012, Ringwald said she was in casting talks in the film's early stages, but didn't recall turning it down.
Who was the original Pretty Woman : Although Pretty Woman is now one of the most popular romantic comedies in the world, the original screenplay did not have a happy ending. In the version written by J.F. Lawton, the relationship between Vivian (Julia Roberts) and Edward (Richard Gere) was not a romantic story between two people at odds with each other.
Who else tried out for Pretty Woman
Many actresses were in the running for the part as casting director Dori Zuckerman recalled. Laura Dern, Demi Moore, Marisa Tomei, Anabelle Sciorra, Lorraine Bracco, Michelle Pfeiffer, Valeria Golino, Patricia Arquette, and Mary Steenburgen all either came in or considered.
How old was Vivian in Pretty Woman : Julia Roberts played Vivian Ward in the movie Pretty Woman. She was 22 years old when she starred in the film.
After his recent breakup, he didn't want to get into a complicated relationship again. So he picked up Vivian, a hooker he saw on Hollywood Boulevard. He hired her for $3000 to stay with him for a week at the Regent Beverly Wilshire as his "niece." He's never met anyone quite like Vivian.
Julia Roberts as Vivian Ward
In her 2019 Guardian interview, Roberts shared that she landed the role of Vivian Ward — a prostitute hired by Gere's Edward Lewis as a companion during a business trip — after eight actresses turned it down.
What was the real ending of Pretty Woman
The original ending saw Edward and Vivian separate, and Vivian use the money to take Kit on a vacation. Julia Roberts and Richard Gere's chemistry was key to the film's success, as different casting choices could have changed the movie entirely.The age difference between Edward and Vivian in the show at about six years is much less marked than the approximately 18 years between Gere and Roberts in the movie, Wolfe noted.Pretty Woman's original script had a darker ending, contrasting with the feel-good conclusion audiences are familiar with. The original ending saw Edward and Vivian separate, and Vivian use the money to take Kit on a vacation.
Actually totally improvised. The director noticed that Julia Roberts was quite tired on the day. And asked Richard Gere to do something that would wake her up his response was to improvise.
What was the wardrobe mistake in Pretty Woman : Revealing mistakes
When she rolls over, the line of an elastic band is visible across her stomach, revealing that Julia Roberts (or her body double) changed from briefs to the fancy underwear just before the scene. At the end when Vivian leaves, Edward and she sit on the steps. Edward hands her some cash in $100 bills.
What was the mistake in Pretty Woman : She knew a red dress would make people look twice. But a black dress. Wouldn't. Still Vance made three dresses for that scene and in the end the red one was. Best. Other actors versus Richard Gere.
Who turned down Pretty Woman
Michelle Pfeiffer turned the role down, saying she did not like the script's "tone." Daryl Hannah was also considered but believed the role was "degrading to women." Valeria Golino was in consideration, but was not selected because of her thick Italian accent, and Jennifer Jason Leigh had auditioned.
The age difference between Edward and Bella was always weird. Bella is 17 and Edward is 104. Even though he has been in a 17-year-old body for "a while" as an immortal being, he's still 87 years older than her, and Bella is underage.Impulsively, Edward hires Vivian for the night and, despite initial awkwardness, finds her charming and ultimately has sex with her.
Who was asked to play Vivian in Pretty Woman : Drew Barrymore, Patricia Arquette, Brooke Shields, Uma Thurman, and Kristin Davis also auditioned for the role of Vivian. Meg Ryan, who was the studio and Marshall's top choice, turned it down as well. According to a note written by Marshall, Mary Steenburgen was also among the first choices.