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Why Richard Gere Almost Turned Down His 'Pretty Woman' Role

Richard Gere is thankful for the opportunities that ‘Pretty Woman’ gave him, even if he almost said no to arguably his most famous role

Richard Gere’s career skyrocketed in the ’80s with his breakout role in American Gigolo and he has since become a critically acclaimed actor over five decades. The movie follows Edward, a wealthy New York businessman, who hires sex worker Vivian Ward (Roberts) to accompany him for a week in Los Angeles. Julia Roberts' film career has spanned decades and genres, earning her an Academy Award for her hard-hitting role in Erin Brockovich and charming audiences with her Golden Globe-winning part in Pretty Woman.

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