This year Julia Roberts celebrates an illustrious 30-year career as a Hollywood actress that started with her breakout role in 1988's Mystic Pizza .

In her cover interview for Entertainment Weekly , Roberts recalled a time when Marshall surprised her about the Broadway project her was working on during a lunch at her house.

Garry Marshall left a momentous mark on comedy television and film that started a a writer in '60s with The Dick Van Dyke Show , continued in the '70s and '80s with The Odd Couple , Mork & Mindy , Laverne & Shirley and Happy Days .

Considering Pretty Woman is still one of the highest-grossing romantic comedies ever, it was only a matter of time before Julia Roberts would see another iteration of her most iconic role.

While Julia Roberts began her career as a rom-com actress, she recently said her days with the genre are likely over as she continues to take on dramatic roles.

It all started with her role in Pretty Woman that wouldn't have put her on the map without director Garry Marshall leading her through its production.