WhenPretty Woman hit theaters in 1990, the modern Cinderella tale about a sex worker who steals the heart of a wealthy businessman won over a legion of fans. More than 30 years later, it remains one of the greatest rom-coms.
Jennifer Lopez plays Marisa Ventura, a struggling single mom who works at a ritzy Manhattan hotel and dreams of a better life for herself and her young son. A stroke of luck lands her in the company of Christopher Marshall, heir to a political dynasty, who mistakes her for a wealthy socialite.
Just like in Pretty Woman, Gary Marshall directs Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in this hilarious rom-com. With the band back together, Roberts plays Maggie Carpenter, a woman with a reputation for leaving her fiancs at the altar. Gere plays Ike Graham, a jaded newspaper columnist assigned to write a story on Maggie.
When struggling writer Paul Varjak moves into a new apartment building, he becomes intrigued by his pretty, quirky neighbor Holly Golightly. Her dazzling lifestyle as a Manhattan socialite and escort confuses and fascinates him.
She flits through parties and social scenes with sophistication and charm, but when alone with Paul, the mask comes off, revealing a sweet and vulnerable creature. The reluctant lovers fall for each other, but their dark pasts threaten to get in the way of a happy ever after.
Melanie Smooter, played by Reese Witherspoon, is a southern belle who has reinvented herself as a New York fashion mogul. When her wealthy boyfriend proposes, it feels like all her dreams are finally coming true.
Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan reunite their on-screen romance five years after Sleepless in Seattle. Meg plays Kathleen Kelly, a struggling boutique bookstore owner. Tom plays Joe Fox, owner of Manhattan's largest book chain whose enterprise could put every independent bookstore out of business.
Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant are as brilliant as ever in this late 90s classic. Roberts basically plays herself as Anna Scott, a glamorous American film star shooting a movie in London. Grant plays a down-to-earth bookstore owner in Notting Hill.
Nick has good looks and a keen insight into human behavior, a valued trick of his trade. Over the wedding weekend, he assumes various roles, including therapist for the bride, potential son-in-law for the father, friend for the groom, and the center of attention for all women.
When Bianca catches the eye of new student Cameron, they devise a plan to set Kat up with Patrick, another rebel who may just be the match for Kat. Patrick agrees to their scheme, and after several failed attempts to court her, he lands himself a date. But he never imagined actually falling for Kat.
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