Recently, an interesting and surprising detail was revealed about Julia Roberts’ role in the movie “Pretty Woman” (1990). To gain experience playing the role of prostitute Vivian Ward, Julia Roberts befriended two “prostitutes” to understand reality.

Julia Roberts (currently 51 years old) began to become famous after her role as flower girl Vivian Ward in the movie “Pretty Woman” (1990). In the film, she acted alongside actor Richard Gere.

The story of the film is about wealthy businessman Edward Lewis and flower girl Vivian Ward. They initially had a contract to cooperate with each other, pretending to be a couple, but then in the process of traveling together, two people actually fell in love. Sincere feelings for each other, both gradually change themselves for the other.

The romantic drama mixed with humor is one of the most prominent movies of 1990 and continues to be mentioned and loved to this day.

Recently sharing with the New York Post (USA) news, director Garry Marshall’s wife, Barbara Marshall, said that Julia Roberts spent time hanging out with two “prostitutes” to gain more experience. when playing the role of Vivian Ward.

Julia Roberts in “Pretty Woman” 

At that time, the film’s director – Mr. Garry Marshall (1934 – 2016) asked for help from his wife – Ms. Barbara Marshall. Ms. Barbara is a longtime volunteer at a charity clinic in Los Angeles. Mr. Garry asked Ms. Barbara to connect, so that Julia Roberts could meet and get to know some of the “village girls” who often came for examination here.

Mrs. Barbara arranged for the two young girls to get acquainted with actress Julia Roberts. They received a “remuneration” of 35 USD each (more than 800,000 VND) to talk and hang out with Julia Roberts for a while.

As soon as Barbara arranged the schedule, Julia Roberts showed up, she took the car to take the two girls out with her. Roberts was very excited from the beginning of the meeting and immediately had a friendly, cheerful conversation style that “got along well” with the two new girls.

Barbara shared that when she first arranged for Julia Roberts to meet two girls from a completely different life path than the beautiful actress, she was very worried about Roberts, afraid that she would not turn around. If you can adapt, there will be some bad experiences, but everything has gone very smoothly and well.

Julia Roberts in “Pretty Woman” 

Julia Roberts left an impression on her as “a strong, intelligent lady both in front and behind the camera”.

Although director Garry Marshall himself did not directly meet these girls, through the stories of his wife, who often interacted with them, he included realistic details in the film that created the persuasiveness of the film. “Pretty Woman” – a romantic comedy that has lasting vitality with the movie-loving public.

Trailer for the movie “Pretty Woman” (Pretty Woman – 1990)