It has been more than 30 years since Julia Roberts brought Hollywood to its feet in one film. With Pretty
Woman, Cinderella modern where the maid is replaced by a call girl, the actress becomes an icon. Even today, any shopping scene in a film, series or reality TV is dressed up with the famous song from the romantic comedy. Pretty Womanin fact, is rebroadcast this October 17, 2024 at 9:10 p.m. on W9. In an interview, Julia Roberts recounts a daring anecdote
to the Valentine’s Day.
Julia Roberts: the revelation of the cult Pretty
Woman
Obviously, in 2024, when we talk about Julia Roberts, we can only think of Pretty Woman. This is how we can define the cult of a work. Released in 1990, this
romantic comedynicely ass, is however not the actress’s first film. She has already played in another comedy, of another genre, Mystic Pizza.
Cult today too.
In Pretty WomanJulia Roberts plays a strong-willed prostitute who becomes infatuated with a rich man played by Richard Gere. For both of them, this film propels them into true revelation to the general public. And in glamorous movie couplean image that will stick with them in their respective careers.
Julia Roberts, Oscar-winning actress and fashion muse
And Pretty Woman is now cult, at the time, it was seriously crushed by a murderous review when it was released. On top of that, Julia Roberts quickly finds herself typecast in this type of role. However, she regularly manages to break her image. In particular thanks to Erin
Brockovich which earned her an Oscar for Best Actress in 2000.
Year after year, Julia Roberts earns her Hollywood superstar card. She even became the face of fashion and other cosmetic products. The proof? His face plastered on posters and in advertisements for
Lancome. Almost 60 ansJulia Roberts proves, as the late sang Aaliyahthat age is nothing more than a number.
This totally daring request made to Julia Roberts
Flashback: we are in 2010 during the promotion of
Valentine”s Day. This (new) romantic comedy brings Julia Roberts back to familiar territory. Even conquered.
Indeed, it is boxed by the director of
Pretty WomanGarry Marshall. During an interview, the actress confesses her most surprising Valentine’s Day gift. And the most daring.
Ciné Télé Revue then questions Julia Roberts:
“What do you like most about Valentine’s Day?” The interpreter of Pretty Woman says she loves confectionery. Which brings him to this anecdote: “Especially heart-shaped candies with an engraved message […] Once, I came across a little note that said: ‘Give me a f*ck.’”
The actress is, in her words, shocked by this curious request. “Who could possibly write such a thing on a candy bar?” The real question that still torments us today is who could have given him such candy for Valentine’s Day? We try not to think of the handsome Richard Gere with his hair sticking up. We spilled the beans, eh?
