By Vlad Zakh · April 8, 2026
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Richard Gere and Julia Roberts are one of rom-com’s most beloved pairings, and their best work together comes in two Garry Marshall movie hits. In #PrettyWoman (1990), Roberts dazzles as Vivian Ward, a quick-witted Hollywood escort, opposite Gere’s suave corporate raider Edward Lewis; their opposites-attract chemistry turned a modern Cinderella tale into a box-office phenomenon and pop-culture touchstone. Nearly a decade later, they reunited for #RunawayBride (1999), with Roberts as Maggie Carpenter, a small-town legend for leaving fiancés at the altar, and Gere as Ike Graham, the big-city columnist who shadows and eventually falls for her. Both movies showcase why audiences love them together, with Gere’s quiet old-school charisma and Roberts’ spark and warmth blending into a timeless romantic chemistry.
01 Runaway Bride (1999) follows Maggie Carpenter, a small-town woman notorious for leaving her fiancés at the altar, and Ike Graham, a cynical newspaper columnist sent to cover her story. As Ike gets to know Maggie, he uncovers her fears about commitment and the pressures of small-town life. Through humorous and heartfelt moments, Maggie and Ike gradually fall for each other, discovering that love can take risks, and be worth the leap.
“I’m just not ready to settle down!” - Maggie Carpenter
02 Pretty Woman (1990) follows Edward Lewis, a wealthy but lonely businessman, who hires Vivian Ward, a spirited Hollywood prostitute, to accompany him for a week of social events. What begins as a business arrangement soon transforms into an unexpected romance, as Edward discovers Vivian’s honesty and charm, while she sees the man behind his money. Their unlikely bond challenges both of them to rethink what they want from life and love.
“Big mistake. Big. Huge!” - Vivian Ward.