Meg Ryan: From Rom-Com Queen to Quiet Life

Meg Ryan, iconic for Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail, was the reigning queen of romantic comedies in the ’80s and ’90s. With her sunny blonde hair and endearing charm, she captured hearts and became America’s sweetheart.

Born in 1961 in Fairfield, Connecticut, Meg came from a family of educators. After her parents’ divorce, she grew distant from her mother and eventually adopted “Ryan,” her grandmother’s maiden name, as her stage name.

Though she stepped away from the limelight after 2018, the now 61-year-old recently made a rare red carpet appearance, reminding fans that her timeless charm and cinematic legacy are far from forgotten.