Richard Gere Almost Turned Down His 'Pretty Woman' Role

'Pretty Woman' star Richard Gere initially turned down famous role saying it was 'not for me'
Richard Gere admitted he "didn't understand" his role in "Pretty Woman," as he was hesitant to join the now classic romantic comedy movie with Julie Roberts.
Richard Gere Is 'Thankful' for “Pretty Woman” But Admits He 'Didn't Understand' It at First: 'I Said, It's Not for Me'
I said, ‘She's adorable. She's great.’ And while I'm talking to him, she takes a Post-It off of my desk and she writes on it something. Then she moves it across the table t
Richard Gere Almost Turned Down ‘Pretty Woman’ Because He ‘Didn’t Understand’ His Character
Imagine someone other than Richard Gere playing the role of Edward Lewis in Pretty Woman — it’s hard to picture, but it’s exactly what almost happened. Gere, 75, joined host Scott Feinberg for the Thursday,
How Julia Roberts convinced Richard Gere to 'say yes' to 'Pretty Woman'
Richard Gere was initially sceptical about starring in Pretty Woman — until Julia Roberts changed his mind. Appearing on the most recent The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter
Richard Gere initially turned down Pretty Woman
Richard Gere wasn't planning to accept his role in 'Pretty Woman' because he "didn't understand" the iconic film at first.
Why Richard Gere Almost Turned Down His 'Pretty Woman' Role
It was enough to convince Gere to meet with Roberts, who had already agreed to play Vivian. When Marshall called Gere 45 minutes into the meeting to get his thoughts on the young
Richard Gere Chose to 'Step Back' from Fame and Attention in '90s: 'I Don't Wanna Be Looked At'
Richard Gere opened up about his relationship with fame, recalling that after the success of 1990 films ‘Internal Affairs’ ...
Richard Gere says upcoming Dalai Lama doc may be career highlight
Richard Gere, who currently stars in "The Agency," hopes a documentary he's working on about the Dalai Lama will become one ...
‘Awards Chatter' Pod: Richard Gere on Reuniting With Paul Schrader on ‘Oh, Canada,' Almost Passing on ‘Pretty Woman' and How the Biz Has Changed
On the eve of the release of his latest film, in which he plays a dying documentarian, the 75-year-old, one of Hollywood's ...
Richard Gere and Wife Alejandra Smile While on Outing Together in Spain Following Overseas Move
Richard Gere and wife Alejandra (née Silva) stepped out together in Madrid on Sunday, Dec. 1, after the actor revealed they ...
Richard Gere and Felicity Jones: Two Awards Contenders Look Back and Look Ahead
Fifty-year veteran Gere ('Oh, Canada') reflects on choices he made while decade-plus performer Jones ('The Brutalist') gazes ...
Richard Gere's Wife Reveals Sweet Glimpse Inside Their Home in Spain After Couple Quit U.S.—and Their $10.75 Million Mansion
The on-screen star bought the six-bedroom, 11-bathroom New Canaan, CT, home from the “Mrs. Robinson” crooner and his wife, ...
Richard Gere, 75, Prepares for Holidays With Young Sons in Rare Photos
Richard Gere and his young sons are preparing for a European holiday season.
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Richard Gere's Wife Alejandra Shares Rare Snap of Sons Preparing for First Christmas Following Move to Spain: 'Feliz Navidad'
Richard Gere's family is preparing for their first Christmas in their new home. On Friday, Nov. 30, the actor's wife, ...
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Simon Mayo Drivetime - Fern Britton and Simon share their Richard Gere stories - BBC Sounds
Fern reveals she's a Richard Gere fan, so much so that she's written a book about him!