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
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
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 . The movie was scripted to end with Vivian
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 . During their time together, the two develop a