Perhaps some of you may have noticed something different about the Pretty Woman poster but could not point a finger at it. For one, it’s not like Julia Roberts’s figure wasn’t good enough, but in fact, the poster shows Shelley Michelle’s body, Roberts’ double.
We don’t know why that decision was made. Also, Richard Gere’s head was merely superimposed on her body. And whatever happened to Gere’s iconic grey hair? It’s apparently dyed black in the official poster.
You Can't Fake Chemistry
"Pretty Woman’s" wide success is a testament to Richard Gere and Julia Roberts’ chemistry. Had it not been for this, Gere would never have committed himself to the role. In fact, he went as far as to describe Edward Lewis as a trite character.
For Richard Gere, it was Julia Roberts’ personality that cut it. He was very fond of her, which made him take the job after they had met in New York. And this is the main reason why their partnership is so attractive on the set.
The Director’s Daughter
You probably remember the nice front desk clerk at the stunning Beverly Wilshire Hotel. What you probably don't know is that this is actually the director, Garry Marshall's daughter, Kathleen. In fact, Kathleen Marshall has a pretty impressive acting record, making her first debut in the popular 1970s TV show, "Happy Days."
Kathleen went on to land several roles in major motion pictures, including "Laverne & Shirley," "Beaches," "A League of Their Own," "Never Been Kissed," "The Princess Diaries" (1 & 2), "EdTV," "Runaway Bride," "Raising Helen," "Rat Race," and many more.
Staying True to the Part
If you're keen on movie details, you probably remember that Vivian almost never sits down on a chair. The director did this on purpose to portray Vivian as a laid-back, raunchy working girl that felt more comfortable sitting on the floor or on top of the furniture.
Talk about staying in character, huh?
The Bling Bling
Julia Roberts looked absolutely stunning after Richard’s character, Edward, lent Vivian jewelry for her to wear during the opera.
The diamonds were large and glittering, and the set wasn’t a mere prop. In fact, it was on loan, and the jewelry shop that owned it sent security to watch over it at the set the whole time. It’s said to be worth $250,000 at the time.