Haven’t watched Pretty Woman? Big mistake. Big. Huge! It doesn’t get much more iconic than Richard Gere playfully snapping a jewellery case at a laughing Julia Roberts wearing that legendary red dress. From the Roy Orbison track to Vivian’s fairytale dreams, this iconic on-screen couple were joined by a host of beloved characters.
But what have the cast of Pretty Woman been up to in the nearly four decades since the movie’s release? Grab your oversized shopping bags and throw off your blonde wig, we’re off to watch the polo.
© Getty ImagesThe ‘Officer and a Gentleman’ star was a major name in the ’90s
Richard Gere
Richard Gere was one of the favourite leading men of the ’90s and worked opposite Julia Roberts in both Pretty Woman and Runaway Bride (1999). His career has spanned action hits like Primal Fear, movie musical Chicago and 2023 Diane Keaton rom-com Maybe I Do.
The Primetime Emmy-nominee was recently on spy thriller The Agency and is set to start filming a film thriller titled Left Seat.
© Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images,AFP via Getty ImagesLaura is part of the supporting cast of ‘Pretty Woman’, loved for her onscreen bond with Julia Roberts’ character
Laura San Giacomo
The Sex, Lies, and Videotape actress appeared in Pretty Woman as Vivian’s roommate, Kit De Luca, well-loved for her inability to hold anything back.
After her time on Pretty Woman, she starred on Just Shoot Me!, guested on Veronica Mars and featured in TV series Saving Grace. Most recently, Laura recurred on NCIS and joined the cast of the upcoming Margot’s Got Money Troubles.
© Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images,Getty Images for SAG-AFTRAHector Elizondo is familiar to many as portraying Joe in The Princess Diaries
Hector Elizondo
The titular Pretty Woman undergoes a high-class transformation that wouldn’t be possible without Hector Elizondo’s Barney there to guide her. Hector has starred in plenty of iconic movies, including The Princess Diaries, and worked on other Julia Roberts projects like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Runaway Bride.
The Primetime Emmy winner appeared at the SAG-AFTRA foundation for a retrospective of his career in 2025.
© NBCUniversal via Getty Images,Getty Images for SAG-AFTRA FoundationJason Alexander is best known for his role in the sitcom Seinfeld
Jason Alexander
Please hold your booing: the actor behind slimy Philip Stuckley in Pretty Woman is also known for his more wholesome role in Seinfeld as George Costanza. The eight-time Emmy nominee has also appeared in Shallow Hal, with Jack Black and Gwyneth Paltrow, Young Sheldon and The Marvelous Mrs Maisel.
His most recent projects include Jimmy, an upcoming biopic focussed on the life of James Stewart, and action comedy The Electric State.
© Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images,Getty ImagesAmy Yasbeck appears as a woman from high society during Vivian and Edward’s trip to the polo
Amy Yasbeck
Amy Yasbeck appeared with Julia and Richard as Jason Alexander’s onscreen wife, Elizabeth Stuckey. While not a huge role, Amy will surely seem familiar with roles in comedies like The Mask and Robin Hood: Men in Tights.
She worked on the airport comedy Wings, soap Days of Our Lives and starred as Mina in Dracula: Dead and Loving It. Most recently, she appeared on The Bold and the Beautiful.
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