Ever wonder how old Julia Roberts was when she became the most famous prostitute in movie history? It's one of those fun Hollywood trivia bombs that will absolutely blow your...
Ever wonder how old Julia Roberts was when she became the most famous prostitute in movie history? It's one of those fun Hollywood trivia bombs that will absolutely blow your mind. Let's dive in.
The Answer Is Staggeringly Youthful
Julia Roberts was just 21 years old when filming Pretty Woman began in 1989. Read that again. Twenty-one!
Yes, the woman who delivered that iconic $95-a-hour Bodysuck smoothness was barely legal enough to rent a car at the time. Hollywood moves fast, people.
Here's where it gets wild. Roberts originally wasn't even the pick for Vivian Ward. Meg Ryan, Drew Barrymore, even Michelle Pfeiffer were considered before our girl landed the gig.
Imagine any other actress saying, "I'm going to work." It practically makes you shudder. Roberts ownsthat line forever.
Sandy as a Fabulous Whirlwind
Getty Images slammed the brakes on Roberts's rising career with that shot in MTV's Richard Linklater classic Dazed and Confused.
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Fun Tidbits That'll Make You Grin
The famous hotel scene? Roberts was so nervous that Willard she pleaaaaased champagne she squealed. Over five takes were necessary just to get that big red wine spill right.
Why such biggee asset was talking nearly wrong!. Told she pretty21. Belgium of Jordann.
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