Julia Roberts Says Pretty Woman Changed Her Life

Naturally, Julia Roberts has a special place in her heart for her first big flick Pretty Woman because of the way it changed her life. She said: "Pretty Woman had a profound effect on my life, so I have an incredible affection for that movie. But it's like picking your favorite friend, it's impossible. There are different reasons to love all of my movies."

Roberts, who along with her co-star Richard Gere helped the movie rake in over $460 million at the box office, has really enjoyed working with Pretty Woman director Garry Marshall again on the new movie Valentine's Day.

She added to OK! magazine: "He's just one of my favorite people in the world, and I owe my career to him. He took a chance on me when it wasn't the easiest decision to make, and he really stood up for me. He's a great director. It's insane the people that are in Valentines Day. This movie is just about people loving each other and missing out and getting it right, and it's pretty incredible."

The all-star cast of Valentine's Day includes Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper, Patrick Dempsey, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner and Anne Hathaway, among others.

Happy 60th Birthday to Richard Gere

Happy 60th Birthday to Richard Gere, a talented actor who has managed to be a romantic leading man for 30-plus years.

From the early days of American Gigolo and An Officer and a Gentleman to more recent movies like last year’s Nights at Rodanthe, Richard Gere has delivered and made our hearts race a little bit. In between there have been lots of terrific performances in such movies as Chicago, Shall We Dance, Unfaithful, Somersby, Dr. T and the Women and the little-seen but very good The Hoax.

We wish all the best to Richard!

Richard Gere Supports Gay Marriage Rights

Richard Gere is speaking out for same-sex rights in the U.S. in support of his brother, who married during the brief period gay unions were legal in California.

Gere is outraged by the California Supreme Court's recent decision to uphold a gay marriage ban, which came into effect under the Proposition 8 legislation late last year - six months after homosexual unions were declared valid.

And he is adamant there is "no reason" why individuals like his younger brother David should be denied the same rights as straight couples.

He says, "My brother is gay and he got married in that brief period when gay marriage was allowed in California. He has two great kids and is a wonderful father."

Gere's High Hopes For New York Inn

Actor Richard Gere has high hopes for his New York restaurant and lodge - he wants his famous guests to help save the planet.

The 59-year-old star's Bedford Post Inn, which includes an 18th century house, barn and bistro, will accommodate guests in up to eight rooms when it opens in Westchester, New York this spring.

And although Gere admits he never anticipated opening a formal restaurant on the 14-acre property, he hopes his unexpected venture will provide a place to network for some of his high-profile pals.

He tells New York magazine, "There are a lot of people in this area who have been enormously successful and have done tremendous good work. It's my hope that they will come and discuss and network at a very high level about how to have a positive impact on the planet."

Nights in Rodanthe

Nights in Rodanthe

Rated: PG-13

Starring: Richard Gere, Diane Lane & Christopher Meloni

If you loved watching Richard & Dianne paired in "Unfaithful", you will truly love this incredible tearjerker. It is a MUST SEE and possibly one of them most beautiful love story of all time.

In "Nights in Rodanthe," Oscar nominee Diane Lane stars as Adrienne Willis, a woman with her life in chaos, who retreats to the tiny coastal town of Rodanthe, in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, to tend to a friend's inn for the weekend.

In Rodanthe, she hopes to find the tranquility she so desperately needs to rethink the conflicts surrounding her which includes a wayward husband (Meloni) who has asked to come home, and a teenaged daughter who resents her every decision.

Almost as soon as Adrienne gets to Rodanthe, a major storm is forecast and a guest named Dr. Paul Flanner (Gere) arrives. As the only guest at the inn, Flanner is not on a weekend escape but rather is there to face his own crisis of conscience. Now, with the storm closing in, the two turn to each other for comfort and, in one magical weekend, set in motion a life-changing romance that will resonate throughout the rest of their lives.

Make sure you bring plenty of tissues with you as I guarantee that no one will leave the movie theatre with dry eyes.

I personally rate this movie as one of my Top 5 favorites of all-times.