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.
The Iconic Red Jacket
Vivian Ward has become so beloved that her fashion sense became iconic- her boots, dress, and red jacket. The last item, however, wasn’t available when the actors were about to shoot a scene in the street.
The wardrobe department had failed to send for a jacket, but they found a girl passerby who wore a jacket they liked and offered to buy it. She wanted Disneyland tickets in exchange, but they eventually traded for $30.
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 Movie Poster
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.
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?