Pretty Woman: The Story You Didn't Know

Did you know that the iconic film "Pretty Woman" was originally supposed to be called "3000$"? That’s how much Edward paid to spend a week with Vivian. But that’s just the beginning of the story that eventually became a true legend.

Did you know that the iconic film "Pretty Woman" was originally supposed to be called "3000$"? That’s how much Edward paid to spend a week with Vivian. But that’s just the beginning of the story that eventually became a true legend.

Originally, the script of "Pretty Woman" was meant to be a social drama about prostitution. The main character wasn’t supposed to be the charming "pretty woman", but a hooker struggling with addiction. And the money she earned for the week with her client was supposed to be spent on a trip to Disneyland. This was supposed to be the film’s ending. But everything changed when Rob Marshall and Gary Marshall took the script and turned it into a romantic comedy about positive transformation.

The filming of "Pretty Woman" cost producers 14 million dollars, but the box office grossed a massive 464 million – now that's magic! Also, famous actresses like Molly Ringwald, Meg Ryan, and Daryl Hannah turned down the role of Vivian, fearing it would hurt their careers. In the end, the role went to Julia Roberts, whose performance and charisma completely turned Hollywood upside down.

What’s also fascinating is that famous car brands like Porsche and Ferrari refused to have their cars featured in the film. They were afraid their vehicles would be associated with a negative image. However, the Lotus Esprit that Edward drives in the movie became a hit! After the movie’s release, sales of the Lotus Esprit tripled. In the case of "Pretty Woman", it seems that every part of the plot and every decision was part of brilliant marketing.

Let’s not forget the film’s music. The aria from the opera "La Traviata" isn't just music – it symbolizes how a rich man falls in love with a woman with a complex past. The song "Oh, Pretty Woman" is often mistakenly attributed to Elvis Presley, but its author is Roy Orbison, who won a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

So, what began as a bold and even provocative idea turned into one of the most beloved films of all time. "Pretty Woman" isn’t just a love story, it’s a story about how, with marketing and a compelling narrative, you can turn something ordinary into something exclusive and make it part of culture.