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Several of the film's most famous scenes were improvised or unplanned. For instance, the moment Edward snaps the jewelry box shut on Vivian’s fingers was a prank played by Richard Gere on Julia Roberts, and her genuine laugh was so perfect that director Garry Marshall kept it in the final cut .

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 . Pretty Woman

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 . Several of the film's most famous scenes were

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 . Many prominent actresses, including Molly Ringwald and Karen