Julia Roberts was not the first choice for Vivian. Many prominent actresses, including Molly Ringwald and Karen Allen, turned down the role due to the subject matter . Al Pacino also famously passed on the role of Edward after doing a reading with Roberts .
The story follows Vivian Ward (Julia Roberts), a charismatic but down-on-her-luck Hollywood sex worker who is hired by Edward Lewis (Richard Gere), a wealthy and ruthless corporate raider . Edward pays Vivian to be his escort for a week of high-profile social events in Los Angeles. During their time together, the two develop a deep emotional connection, leading both characters to transform their lives—Vivian discovers her self-worth, and Edward learns compassion . Pretty Woman
The movie was scripted to end with Vivian and her prostitute friend on the bus to Disneyland. considered by producer Laura Ziskin Go Into The Story Discussion on the Movie Pretty Woman - Facebook Julia Roberts was not the first choice for Vivian
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Screenwriter J.F. Lawton's original script, 3,000 (named for the price Edward paid Vivian), was a gritty cautionary tale . It included themes of drug addiction and ended with Edward throwing Vivian out of his car and her riding a bus to Disneyland with her friend Kit .