1. Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman

Julia Roberts has topped an online poll for the 25 Most Memorable On-Screen Prostitutes. The Oscar winner’s role in Pretty Woman saw her beating off competition from other actresses.  

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2. Jennifer Jason Leigh in Last Exit to Brooklyn

Second on the list was Jennifer Jason Leigh for her role as Tralala in Last Exit to Brooklyn.  

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3. Patricia Arquette in True Romance

In third spot on US magazine, Entertainment Weekly’s online countdown is Patricia Arquette in True Romance.  

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4. Dermot Mulroney in The Wedding Date

He starred in The Wedding Date, as Debra Messing’s escort to her sister’s wedding.  

 

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5. Kim Basinger in L.A. Confidential

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6. Catherine Deneuve in Belle de Jour

In the movie, Catherine Deneuve plays a frigid young housewife who decides to spend her midweek afternoons as a prostitute.  

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7. Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge

In the movie, Moulin Rouge, a poet falls for a beautiful courtesan played by Nicole Kidman.  

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8. Charlize Theron in Monster

The eight position in the poll went to Charlize Theron for her role in the movie Monster.  

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9. Nancy Allen in Dressed to Kill

The poll nominated Nancy Allen as the ninth most memorable prostitute for the film Dressed to Kill.

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10. Elisabeth Shue in Leaving Las Vegas

Leaving Las Vegas is a 1995 romantic drama film about a relationship between a suicidal alcoholic and a prostitute from Las Vegas, starring Nicolas Cage and Elisabeth Shue.