Wow, sometimes life throws us curveballs we never expect! Who would have guessed that Julia Roberts’ iconic film Pretty Woman, a movie that became a cultural phenomenon, almost had a completely different ending? Imagine that! The story we all know and love could have taken a much darker turn if the original script had been followed.
Julia Roberts Reflects on the Original Script
During a recent chat with fellow actress Patricia Arquette for Variety’s Actors on Actors series, Julia dished some fascinating behind-the-scenes details about the 1990 film. The two Hollywood legends sat down for an engaging conversation, where Patricia, who’s also 51, reminisced about her early audition for a movie called 3,000. Guess what? That was the original title of Pretty Woman before it became the romantic classic we know today. Patricia mentioned that the initial ending was “really heavy,” hinting at a much darker tone than the uplifting conclusion we’re familiar with.
Patricia Arquette Recalls the Original Take
Now, here’s where things get interesting. Patricia went on to explain how the original script ended. In this version, her character was unceremoniously thrown out of the car. The driver then tossed some money on top of her, leaving her stranded in a dirty alley. Can you imagine? It’s a stark contrast to the hopeful and romantic ending that made Pretty Woman such a hit. Patricia’s recollection of these details paints a vivid picture of how different the film could have been.
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Julia Roberts: From Job Loss to Stardom
Julia admitted that, at the time, she felt she “had no business being in a movie like that.” But fate had other plans. The small movie company behind the original script went under over the weekend, leaving Julia without a job come Monday morning. “And by Monday, I didn’t have a job,” the A-lister confessed. But here’s the twist: the script eventually found its way to Disney, which decided to move forward with the project. Julia joked, “Went to Disney? Are they going to animate it?”
Enter Garry Marshall, the legendary director who believed in fairness and humanity. He felt it was only right to meet Julia since she had briefly held the job before losing it. Under his guidance, the story transformed into something that resonated more with Julia’s strengths. “And it became more something that is in my wheelhouse,” she said.
