Run a big bubble bath, dust off your Walkman and pop in "Kiss" by Prince: It's time to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Pretty Woman, which hit the big screen on March 23, 1990. While many rom-coms ...
On paper, a wealthy corporate raider hiring a plucky young sex worker to be his escort for a week might not sound like the recipe for something sweet. But when PEOPLE first reviewed Pretty Woman, the ...
It started with a note. During their first meeting, when Richard Gere was deciding whether to sign on for Pretty Woman, Julia Roberts slipped a Post-it and passed it to the actor. He was charmed, ...
“Pretty Woman” hit theaters in 1990, and it wasn’t just a box office success — it became a cultural touchstone, cementing its place as one of the most beloved romantic comedies ever. The film ...
'I felt like a kid in a candy store!' Absolutely. It’s so funny, because that’s what drew me to the role – I know the film so well. I loved the film. I love Julia Roberts so much. But yeah, it’s a big ...
The movie’s been out since 1990, but Rae Davenport didn’t get around to watching “Pretty Woman” until about five years ago. Suffice it to say, the Detroit-born actress did not see Laura San Giacomo’s ...
Richard Gere and Julia Roberts charmed audiences with this classic rom-com from 1990 Kate Hogan was Director of Digital Specials and Features at PEOPLE. She started at PEOPLE in 2008, leaving in 2025.