• 'Pretty Woman' is one of the most famous romantic movies
  • There are many iconic scenes
  • THIS scene almost didn't end up in the movie

The story of the prostitute "Vivian" and the millionaire "Edward" in the film 'Pretty Woman' is one of the most legendary love stories ever. Julia Roberts and Richard Gere conquered the whole world with their roles in 1990.

The flick has some iconic scenes to offer - whether it's "Vivian" singing in the bathtub or on her shopping spree, the heart-stopping happy ending and also the couple's visit to the opera make the film very special to this day.

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'Pretty Woman': prank became a legendary movie scene

Another scene, however, without which 'Pretty Woman' would not be the same, almost did not make it into the film. Shortly before the opera visit, "Edward" presents "Vivian" with a necklace. He presents it in a jewelry box. When "Vivian" wants to touch the necklace, "Edward" suddenly closes the lid again. "Vivian" then bursts out laughing.

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"Pretty Woman": Richard Gere and Julia Roberts as "Edward" and "Vivian"
(© IMAGO / Cinema Publishers Collection)

The audience thus got to see probably the most beautiful laugh in film history, for which Julia Roberts is famous to this day. However, the scene that is so famous today was completely improvised and was not actually in the script, as director Garry Marshall revealed to 'Entertainment Tonight'.

The action was only intended to get Julia Roberts off her guard a bit. The then 23-year-old appeared tired on the set, so Marshall had an idea: "I said, 'Richard, you have to wake her up a little bit, and when she reaches for the box, you have to slam it.' It was a soft box. I would never hurt her."

Obviously, this little prank had an effect, even if the improvised scene was initially only intended as an outtake. In the end, however, the filmmakers liked it so much that it was integrated into the plot. Most fans can no longer imagine 'Pretty Woman' without this little moment.