How postfeminist movies inspired by fairy tales fail to depict strong women Working Girl is a 1988 rom-com about a secretary from Staten Island, Tess McGill (Melanie Griffith), working in a Wall Street speculation firm. Tess takes advantage of a specific kairotic moment, her boss' unfortunate absence, to advance in her own life and career. Pretty Woman is another lighthearted American comedy focusing on Hollywood hooker Vivian Ward (Julia Roberts), hired by Edward Lewis (Richard Gere) to be his