I find it interesting that in the book, Jane Fairfax is said to be a simply gorgeous woman. In fact, she might have competition for the girl she grew up with, but the family did not hold her good looks against. In film, however, it seems as if directors cast Emma as the prettier of the two ladies. For example, in the 1996 version of "Emma" by Miramax, Laura Pyper was cast as Jane and Gywneth Paltrow as Emma. I think it might have something to do with the public's need to believe that the leading lady in films end up the happiest.
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