Julia Roberts looked nice and cool in the extra bubbly tub, and that’s because they didn’t use regular bubble bath for it. After a few times, Roberts had to submerge in the water for the scene, her red hair dye started to fade.
The detergent was strong and very bubbly, and after the shoot, her hair had to be re-dyed again for losing much of its redness.
From a Speedway to a Hotel
The Beverly Wilshire Hotel has become a Beverly Hills landmark, being featured in countless films and TV shows and hosting A-list guests, such as top Hollywood celebrities and even U.S. presidents! But what many don't know is that this luxurious hotel, now charging $825 for the cheapest room, used to be an Auto Speedway back in the day.
The Speedway was built in 1919 and closed down in 1924. It was only four years later that a real-estate magnate built the famous Wilshire Hotel in 1928.
Did You Catch It?
Getting to know each other, Vivian and Edward start a friendly chat in their hotel room. Vivian was having a croissant when she asked Edward about his job and education. The camera shifted to Edward, who explained to her that he was a corporate raider. He bought companies in financial trouble to tear them down, rebuild, and resell them.
As the camera shifted back to Vivian, many must have overlooked the fact that her croissant had instantly turned into a pancake.
Comic Relief
Vivian Ward was waiting in the room as the hotel manager spoke on the phone, but Roberts saw it as an opportunity to improvise and insert some comedy. As she waited, she kept blowing her nose, which worked with the audience, but she regrets it now.
She doesn’t think the acting was funny now and even thinks it's gross and unnatural to her. But that’s what fans love about Vivian. Who cares about a prim version of her?
Gere Almost Didn't Play Edward
It was equally hard to find a male lead actor to play Edward Lewis’ role. Richard Gere wasn’t impressed with the character, and others thought it wasn’t interesting enough to showcase their talents. It was turned down by many actors, and Gere was on the verge of making the same decision.
Any so-so actor in a fancy suit could be Edward, he thought, but what made him change his mind?