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No one noticed this giant blooper in the iconic Pretty Woman 😮 Look closer and check the first comment below

No one noticed this giant blooper in the iconic Pretty Woman 😮 Look closer and check the first comment below

*Pretty Woman* is one of those timeless films you can watch endlessly—but even devoted fans miss some surprising bloopers and behind-the-scenes secrets that reveal a different story.

**Disney Changed Everything**

The original screenplay, titled *3,000*, was much darker, tackling societal disparity and corporate greed. When Disney took over, they transformed it into the romantic comedy that launched Julia Roberts and Richard Gere to superstardom.

**Al Pacino Almost Starred**

It’s hard to imagine anyone but Richard Gere as Edward Lewis, but Al Pacino was initially cast. He even did a reading with Roberts before turning down the role. “You could tell at the reading, this is going to be good,” Pacino recalled, praising Roberts as “phenomenal.”

**The Croissant That Became a Pancake**

During the breakfast scene, Vivian’s croissant magically transforms into a pancake between shots. Director Garry Marshall preferred Roberts’ performance in later takes where she ate pancake, creating this amusing continuity error.

**The Iconic Red Dress**

Costume designer Marilyn Vance created the legendary red opera dress, which *Vogue* called “incredibly sexy without losing an ounce of elegance.” The brown-and-white polka dot dress was crafted from vintage silk found in a tiny Los Angeles antique shop.

**The Jewelry Box Scene Was a Prank**

The moment when the jewelry box snaps on Roberts’ fingers—capturing her genuine, charming laugh—was originally a practical joke. Marshall admitted Roberts sometimes arrived sleepy after late nights, so he told Gere to wake her up by snapping the box shut. The unscripted moment became the film’s trademark.

**Real Chemistry**

Roberts and Gere formed an immediate bond. “We loved each other immediately,” Gere admitted. In fact, Roberts convinced him to take the role by writing “Please say yes” on a piece of paper during their meeting.

**The Real Necklace**

The ruby-and-diamond necklace Roberts wore was valued at $250,000—and completely real. An armed guard stood behind the director during filming to protect it.

These delightful imperfections only add to *Pretty Woman*’s enduring charm.

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