It's become a mecca for – presumably well-heeled – romantics who want to spend a Pretty Woman weekend, but sadly no amount of money will buy you a night in the suite used by Edward Lewis ( Richard Gere) and Vivian. Julia Roberts and Richard Gere established themselves as two of Hollywood's biggest and brightest with the success of their 1990 film Pretty Woman and three decades on (33 years to the day, to. Only true love can possibly follow.Īs all the guide books point out, the intimidatingly luxurious hotel where Vivian ( Julia Roberts) gets her first taste of the high-life is the 1928 Beaux Arts-style Regent Beverly Wilshire, 9500 Wilshire Boulevard at the foot of Rodeo Drive in the heart of Beverly Hills.
RICHARD GERE JULIA ROBERTS PRETTY WOMAN MOVIE
Always time to dream, so keep on dreamin.Where else but Hollywood could be the location for this fairy tale romance for the 80s? Designer labels are to die for as a poverty-row hooker – who looks like a movie star – crosses the path of a millionaire – who also looks like a movie star. Some dreams come true, some don't but keep on dreamin' - this is Hollywood. Happy Man: Welcome to Hollywood! What's your dream? Everybody comes here this is Hollywood, land of dreams. Cindaf*ckin'rella.”Įdward Lewis: “So what happens after he climbs up and rescues her?” Lawton Stars: Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Jason Alexander, Laura San Giacomo By Bianca Garner You should totally watch Pretty Woman My aunt instructed me when we were recently discussing romantic films. Kit: “What, you want me to name someone? You want like a name? Oh, God, the pressure of a name. Pretty Woman Review Year: 1990 Runtime: 119 Minutes Director: Garry Marshall Writer: J.F. Vivian: “Tell me one person who it's worked out for.” But never in all the time… that I had this dream did the knight say to me, “Come on, baby, I’ll put you up in a great condo.”Įdward: “I never treated you like a prostitute.” And he would climb up the tower and rescue me. And then suddenly this knight… on a white horse with these colors flying would come charging up and draw his sword. And I would- I would pretend I was a princess… trapped in a tower by a wicked queen. Vivian: “When I was a little girl, my mama used to lock me in the attic when I was bad, which was pretty often. Vivian: “It was so good, I almost peed my pants!”Įdward: “She said she liked it better than Pirates of Penzance.”Įdward: “You and I are such similar creatures, Vivian. Old Lady at Opera: “Did you like the opera, dear?” Vivian: “In case I forget to tell you later, I had a really good time tonight.” Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in ’Pretty Woman’ Photo: Photofestīridget: Now, I'm sure we're gonna find something here that your uncle would love. Vivian: “You people work on commission, right?” Vivian: “I was in here yesterday, you wouldn’t wait on me.” Vivian: “I appreciate this whole seduction thing you've got going on here, but let me give you a tip: I'm a sure thing.” Vivian: “Well, that's one I haven't been on before.” Here are some of the movie's most memorable quotes: And who could forget the tunes? With a mix of oldies and newbies - from Roy Orbison and Natalie Cole to Roxette - the Pretty Woman soundtrack went certified platinum three times. Actor Richard Gere recalls how Julia Roberts changed his mind about acting in the hit 1990 film 'Pretty Woman'.Subscribe to The Jonathan Ross Show YouTube ch. The two stars’ chemistry was undeniable, and along with the other A-list stars in the cast - including Jason Alexander, Laura San Giacomo and Héctor Elizondo - the film became one of the biggest box office draws of the year. Opposite to her outspoken, brazen Vivian was emotionally repressed corporate raider Edward Lewis, played by Richard Gere, who was almost twice her age at the time. She instantly became America’s Sweetheart, making goofy synonymous with sexy and infecting us with her gaping, full-throttle laugh. In 1990, at just 23 years old, Julia Roberts shot to stardom with her breakout role as Sunset Boulevard hooker Vivian Ward in Pretty Woman.
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