Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, producer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/11/1961 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | Fairfield, Connecticut, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Meg Ryan
Meg Ryan and her son Jack Quaid made their first public mother-son appearance in over eight years at the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles. The rare joint outing drew attention from fans and media. It marked a rare public appearance for the actress, who has largely kept a low profile.
Meg Ryan took on a new role with Through Her Lens: The Tribeca Chanel Women's Filmmaker Program. The announcement came three years after she directed and starred in What Happens Later.
Meg Ryan made a rare red carpet appearance at the 2026 Oscars and joined Billy Crystal onstage for the In Memoriam tribute to Rob Reiner. Reiner and his wife Michele were killed in December 2025. Ryan also attended the Vanity Fair Oscars Party afterward.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra |
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| Summary | American actress and producer known for romantic comedies of the 1980s and 1990s, including When Harry Met Sally... (1989), Sleepless in Seattle (1993) and You've Got Mail (1998). She was nicknamed America's Sweetheart by the media. She returned to directing with What Happens Later (2023) and is set to appear in the Netflix film Good Sex (2026). |
| Known As | America's Sweetheart |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Bethel High School, graduated 1979 |
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| Undergraduate Studies | Studied journalism at the University of Connecticut and New York University |
| Note | Left college a semester before she planned to graduate to pursue acting |
Personal Life
| Residence | Los Angeles, California |
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| Avocational Interests | Photography |
| Religion | Raised Roman Catholic |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Dennis Quaid |
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| Marriage Date | 14/02/1991 |
| Divorce Date | 16/07/2001 |
Family
| Father | Harry Hyra, mathematics teacher |
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| Mother | Susan Jordan (née Duggan) |
| Children | Jack Henry Quaid |
Career
| Debut Film | Rich and Famous (1981) |
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| Early Television | Joined the cast of the CBS soap opera As the World Turns in 1982 |
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| Notable Films |
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| Producing | Co-founded Prufrock Pictures (also known as Fandango Films) around 1993 |
| Directing | Directed the film Ithaca (2015) and What Happens Later (2023) |
| Film Festival Roles | Member of the jury at the Cannes International Film Festival, 2003 |
| Awards and Nominations | Golden Globe Award nominations for When Harry Met Sally... and Sleepless in Seattle |
| Upcoming Films | Good Sex (2026), a Netflix romantic comedy directed and written by Lena Dunham |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Took the surname Ryan from her maternal grandmother's maiden name when she joined the Screen Actors Guild | |
| 2. Born Margaret Hyra and was later known professionally as Meg Ryan | |
| 3. Her first film role was a teenage daughter in Rich and Famous, played opposite Candice Bergen | |
| 4. Appeared in advertisements in the United States and Japan |
