Pretty Woman Quotes

Context

This line is spoken by Vivian Ward, played by Julia Roberts, in the film Pretty Woman, directed by Garry Marshall (1990).

Once upon a time, when big hair ruled the fashion scene and cell phones were the size of bricks, the movie Pretty Woman became a cinematic blockbuster.

Hailed as a modern-day Cinderella romcom, the movie is set in the mystical land of Rodeo Drive and broken dreams—Los Angeles. Streetwalker Vivian and mega-millionaire Edward are coming to the end of a week-long 'business relationship.' But that contractual agreement now seems to have turned into something more. (Betcha didn't see that coming.)

Edward wants to set Vivian up in a nice condo with plenty of cash, but she wants something else. "I want the fairy tale," she replies.

Where you've heard it

If you've ever helped plan a wedding, then you probably heard this from the bridezilla. Perhaps that magical dream was inspired by a trip to Disney World, where there's way too much fairy dust in the air. Been there? Then you've heard "I want the fairy tale" spoken while standing in 90 degree heat to ride the Journey of the Little Mermaid.

Additional Notable References:

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• Princess confidential. Complete with handy tips for any guys who want the fairy tale, too.

Pretentious Factor

If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.

Before you go kissing a bunch of frogs or shopping for that glass slipper, ask yourself what you bring to the table.