A Different Name
The title was a reference to how much Vivian charges Edward. Julia Roberts’ Vivian charges Richard Gere’s Edward $3,000 to spend a week with him. However, during testing, audiences were too confused about the movie’s original title, “3000”, which makes sense. It was a good thing they decided to change it.
A Different Name
Molly Was Almost Vivian
Before Julia Roberts was cast as Vivian Ward, the role had been offered to Molly Ringwald. After her success with titles like Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club, and Sixteen Candles, Ringwald would have become a big-name addition to Pretty Woman’s cast. However, when the actress saw the script’s early version, she wasn’t interested. She turned down the offer but she says she does not regret anything about it. “Julia Roberts is what makes that movie. It was her part. Every actor hopes for a part that lets them shine like that,” Ringwald stated.
Molly Was Almost Vivian
