Meg Ryan
Meg Ryan (born November 19, 1961) is an American actress, producer and director. She began her acting career in 1981 when she made her acting debut in the drama film Rich and Famous. She later joined the cast of the CBS soap opera As the World Turns in 1982.
She began to appear in supporting roles in films during the mid-1980s like box office hit Top Gun, achieving recognition in independent films such as Promised Land (1987) before her performance in the Rob Reiner-directed romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally... (1989) brought her widespread attention and her first Golden Globe nomination.
She subsequently established herself, both nationally and internationally, as one of the most successful actresses in the 1990s and early 2000s, particularly in romantic comedy films such as When Harry Met Sally (1989), Joe Versus the Volcano (1990), Prelude to a Kiss (1992), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), French Kiss (1995), You've Got Mail (1998), and Kate & Leopold (2001). Her other films include Top Gun (1986), Innerspace (1987), The Doors (1991), Anastasia (1997), When a Man Loves a Woman (1994), Courage Under Fire (1996), Addicted to Love (1997), City of Angels (1998), Proof of Life (2000), Against the Ropes (2004), and The Women (2008). In 2015, she made her directorial debut with Ithaca, in which she also starred.
In 1995, critic Richard Corliss called her "the current soul of romantic comedy." Multiple film critics and media outlets have cited Ryan as one of the best actors never to have received an Academy Award nomination.
She was married to actor Dennis Quaid (1991-2001), and they have a son, Jack. In 2000, Ryan became romantically involved with actor Russell Crowe while working on their film Proof of Life. In January 2006, Ryan adopted a 14-month-old girl from China whom she named Daisy True. She was in a relationship with American singer-songwriter John Mellencamp (2010-2014). They reunited in 2017, and announced their engagement on November 8, 2018. In October 2019, it was reported that Ryan had ended their engagement.
Acted in
What Happens Later
2023
as Willa
Parkinson at 50
2021
as Self (archive footage)
There's Something About Romcoms
2016
as Self
Fan Girl
2015
as Mary Farrow
Ithaca
2015
as Mrs. Macauley
Everything Is Copy
2015
as Self
Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide
2012
as Self
Billy on the Street
2011
as Self
Serious Moonlight
2009
as Louise
The Deal
2008
as Deidre Hearn
Web Therapy
2008
as Karen Sharpe
The Women
2008
as Mary Haines
My Mom's New Boyfriend
2008
as Marthy Durand
In the Land of Women
2007
as Sarah Hardwicke
Against the Ropes
2004
as Jackie Kallen
In the Cut
2003
as Frannie Avery
The Terry and Gaby Show
2003
Searching for Debra Winger
2002
as Self
Kate & Leopold
2001
as Kate McKay
The Concert for New York City
2001
as Self
How Harry Met Sally…
2001
as Self (archive footage)
Proof of Life
2000
as Alice Bowman
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
as Meg Ryan
Hanging Up
2000
as Eve Mozell Marks
Hurlyburly
1998
as Bonnie
You've Got Mail
1998
as Kathleen Kelly
City of Angels
1998
as Maggie Rice
Anastasia
1997
as Anastasia (voice)
Addicted to Love
1997
as Maggie
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Courage Under Fire
1996
as Captain Karen Emma Walden
Restoration
1995
as Katharine
French Kiss
1995
as Kate
I.Q.
1994
as Catherine Boyd
When a Man Loves a Woman
1994
as Alice Green
Flesh and Bone
1993
as Kay Davies
Sleepless in Seattle
1993
as Annie Reed
Prelude to a Kiss
1992
as Rita Boyle
The Doors
1991
as Pamela Courson
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
1990
as Dr. Blight (voice)
Rabbit Ears - Little Red Riding Hood/Goldilocks
1990
as Narrator (voice)
Joe Versus the Volcano
1990
as DeDe / Angelica / Patricia Graynamore
The Simpsons
1989
as Dr. Swanson (voice)
When Harry Met Sally...
1989
as Sally Albright
The Presidio
1988
as Donna Caldwell
D.O.A.
1988
as Sydney Fuller
Promised Land
1988
as Bev Sykes
Innerspace
1987
as Lydia Maxwell
Armed and Dangerous
1986
as Maggie Cavanaugh
Top Gun
1986
as Carole
Wildside
1985
as Cally Oaks
Charles in Charge
1984
as Meagan Parker
Amityville 3-D
1983
as Lisa
Nature
1982
as Host
Amy and the Angel
1982
as Denise
One of the Boys
1982
as Jane
Rich and Famous
1981
as Debby Blake, 18 Years
The Oscars
1953
as Self
Bambi Awards
1948
as Self
How I Met Your Dad
as Future Sally Javits