12 Best Pretty Woman Quotes For ’90s Rom-Com Fans
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After thirty years, ‘Pretty Woman’ remains a timeless classic film, it is undoubtedly one of our favorite love stories.
‘Pretty Woman' was the third highest grossing film in 1990, and Julia Roberts won the Golden Globe for Best Actress and got an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Vivian Ward. The on-screen chemistry shared by Julia Roberts and Richard Gere is brilliant, and they make quite possibly the most lovable on-screen couple in many years.
The best 'Pretty Woman’ quotes will cause you to acknowledge how extraordinary the film truly is, regardless of whether you've seen it recently or you want to travel back in time to the moment you first watched it. 'Pretty Woman' was directed by Garry Marshall and was released in 1990.
The film features Julia Roberts, Richard Gere and Jason Alexander.
Julia Roberts turned 21 while featuring in ‘Pretty Woman’. She played the role of Vivian Ward, a character which played an important role in the movie. Julia Roberts got on well with her co-star Richard Gere, who she liked and respected. It has even been reported that she sometimes became nervous about shooting a scene with him.
There are many great quotes throughout the film, especially at the end where Edward cheesily says, “So what happens after he climbs up and rescues her?” and Vivian responds by saying, “She rescues him right back”. This is one of the most iconic lines from the film.
If you liked our article on ‘Pretty Women’ quotes, you would surely love our 'Dirty Dancing' quotes and Julia Roberts quotes too.
The Best 'Pretty Woman' Quotes
The '90s were an exciting time for romantic comedies. Stars like Julia Roberts, Meg Ryan, and Drew Barrymore ruled supreme and took over our screens as America’s sweethearts.
The rom coms they produced have a way of catching the human heart and make us as viewers feel like anything is possible. The best quotes from ‘Pretty Woman’ include Edward Lewis quotes, Vivian Ward quotes and the famous rodeo drive quotes.
So if you are looking for the best lines from ‘Pretty Woman’, these famous lines from ‘Pretty Woman’ and famous quotes from ‘Pretty Woman’ should be able to help you find what you are looking for.
Look out for number five, this is the last line in the film 'Pretty Woman'. So, for some funny 'Pretty Woman' quotes and famous movie quotes from Julia Roberts movies (specifically 'Pretty Woman'), read on!
1. "Vivian: People put you down enough, you start to believe it.
Edward Lewis: I think you are a very bright, very special woman.
Vivian: The bad stuff is easier to believe. You ever notice that?"
- 'Pretty Woman'.
2. “In case I forget to tell you later, I had a really good time tonight.”
- Vivian.
3. "Salesgirl: Hello, can I help you?
Vivian: I was in here yesterday, you wouldn’t wait on me.
Salesgirl: Oh.
Vivian: You people work on commission, right?’
Salesgirl: Yeah.
Vivian: Big mistake. Big. Huge. I have to go shopping now."
- 'Pretty Woman'.
4. “Let me give you a tip: I’m a sure thing.”
- Vivian.
5. "Welcome to Hollywood! What’s your dream? Everybody comes here; this is Hollywood, land of dreams. Some dreams come true, some don’t; but keep on dreamin’ — this is Hollywood."
- Happy Man.
Julia Roberts Quotes
Julia Fiona Roberts (born on 28 October 1967) is an American actress. She has won three Golden Globe Awards, from eight nominations and has been nominated for four Academy Awards, even winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Erin Brockovich (2000).
After starring in the rom-com film Pretty Woman (1990), which netted $464 million worldwide, she really came into the limelight and established her position as a leading lady of Hollywood.
Julia Roberts quotes from ‘Pretty Woman’ and from her various interviews and discussions, are hugely popular among many people.
It is fair to say that the actress Julia Roberts gained so much of her popularity from this iconic movie. Here are some quotes from the leading lady herself, about everything from love to learning, enjoy!
6. “I just want to make a point that it’s not just great teachers that sometimes shape your life. Sometimes it’s the absence of great teachers that shapes your life and being ignored can be just as good for a person as being lauded.”
- Julia Roberts.
7. “Everything I’ve done has had purpose and has been passionate and has been executed in the best way that I knew how. Maybe that’s not the perfect way. Maybe that’s not the easiest way. But it’s the best way I knew how to do it.”
- Julia Roberts.
8. “If all you have to offer is a look that is supposed to be appealing, then you are going to be paid attention to about a tenth as long as you would be if when you speak you are interesting.”
- Julia Roberts.
Richard Gere Quotes
Richard Tiffany Gere is an American actor. During the '70s, he first appeared in movies in supporting roles, for example you can find him in 'Mr.
Goodbar', and as a featuring part in 'Days Of Heaven'. He came to fame with his part in the film 'American Gigolo', in which he was the main character.
This film brought him huge fame and opened up many acting opportunities for him, such as his role in 'Pretty Woman'! Richard Gere was not only a fantastic entertainer, but he also took an active role in promoting many different noble causes.
Here we have listed some of the best quotes by Richard Gere, which might just change your views towards aspects of life. He inspires people with his work, his acting skill and of course his activism.
This means that he has given many inspiring quotes that will motivate you in every aspect of your life, so we have created a unique list of Richard Gere quotes just for you here. We hope you get inspired!
9. “Mindfulness is a quality that’s always there. It’s an illusion that there’s a meditation and post-meditation period, which I always find amusing, because you’re either mindful or you’re not.”
- Richard Gere.
10. “Sometimes I’m kind of spacey. I’m like Ferdinand the Bull, sniffing the daisy, not aware of time, of what’s going on in the real world.”
- Richard Gere.
11. “People don’t understand what happiness is, so they have an idea of what will make them happy, but it never does.”
- Richard Gere.
12. “Well I think on a simple ecological level that the diversity of this planet is important for our survival, that all of our different cultures, people are important to the health of the whole the same way that a species of animal should be saved and at a simple ecology level."
- Richard Gere.
Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for 'Pretty Woman' quotes from the film and those who starred in it, then why not take a look at these '80s movie quotes and 'When Harry Met Sally' quotes for more?
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