Meg Ryan is an American actress and producer. She started her career from the CBS soap opera “As the World Turns” in 1982. Before in the 1980s, she used to appear in the supporting roles. However, she gained recognition from the independent movies like “Promised Land” in 1988 and “When Harry Met Sally” in 1989.
Also, Ryan made her directorial debut from the movie “Ithaca” in 2015, where she starred too. She has received 33 nominations, 4 awards, and also garnered huge critics for her hard work. Let us scroll down to know more in details about the topics like Personal life, Boyfriend and Fiance.
Meg Ryan: Bio, Family, Education
The talented actress was born on 19 November 1961, in Connecticut, the US as Margaret Mary Anne Hyra. She was born to father Harry Hyra, maths teacher. Her mother, Susan Jordan is a former actress and English teacher. She grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut along with her three siblings.
Looking at her education, she has attended and graduated from Bethel High School in 1979. Later, she joined New York University and received a bachelor’s degree in Journalism.
Meg Ryan: Profession & Achievements
She has started to work in the entertainment industry since her college days. First, she began as a supporting role in films and movies. Then in 1982, she joined the cast of television series “As the World Turns” and left the crew in 1984. At the beginning of her career, she also has appeared in the commercials of Burger King and did smaller roles too.
She got her lead roles from the movie “When Harry Met Sally” in 1989 and has earned a Golden Globe nomination. Next, she appeared in the hit movie “The Doors” which was based on the 1960-70s rock band and life of lead singer “Jim Morrison”. Then in 1993, she worked in the highly successful romantic comedy “Sleepless in Seattle” along with Tom Hanks. In 1995, she worked in Lawrence Kasdan’s “French Kiss” opposite Kevin Kline which earned her award with ‘Women in Film Crystal Award’.
Further, in 200o, she has been part of the movies like “Proof of Line’, ‘Hanging Up’, ‘Kate & Leopold’, ‘Against the Rock’, and ‘Rocky’. In 2004, she took the break from her acting career and returned in 2007. After returning, she has appeared in ‘In The Land of Women’, ‘The Deal’, and ‘The Graduate’, among others.
Meg Ryan: Personal Life, Relationship & Fiance
Regarding her personal life, she is a divorced woman. However, she is now engaged to her long-term boyfriend John Mellencamp. The 67 years-old john is a famous musician and started dating in 2010. Additionally, John has five children from his previous three marriages. Before her relationship with Mellencamp, she was romantically linked with actor Russell Crowe, Matthew Perry(2007), and Graham King (2009).
Caption: Meg Ryan and her fiance John
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Prior to her relationship, she was married to actor Dennis Quaid. He is notable for his role in ‘The Day After Tomorrow, ‘The Rookie’, and ‘D.O.A’, among others. The couple met on the set of the American Crime thriller ‘D.O.A.’ After dating for three years, they tied a knot on 14 February 1991. The couple together welcomed a son Jack Quaid in 1992. However, their ten years of marriage fall out and Ryan filed a divorce citing her husband’s Infidelity. The divorce was finalized in July 2001 and shared the custody of their son.
Meg Ryan: Net Worth & Social Media Profiles
Ryan has worked for over two decades in the entertainment industry. She has appeared in many movies and television series from lead roles to smaller ones. She has been in the limelight for her exceptional prowess. Therefore, she has made a huge income from her career. Her net worth has $45 million as of 2019. Also, she is considered to be one of the most successful actresses in Hollywood.
She owns a number of properties which includes the New York apartment that she bought in $10 million. Ryan also owns Mansion worth over $2 million Hollywood Hills Mansion and her Martha’s Vineyard home in Massachusetts. She owns the car brand like Mercedes R350 SUV. She looks stunning in the designer dress of Valentino and Prada.
Ryan is highly active over social media platforms like Instagram. She has an official account on Instagram by the handle @megryan with 425K followers. On Twitter, she has the account @RealMegRyan having 26.5K followers. Also, she uses the handle @RealMegRyan on Facebook with over 50.5K followers.
Meg Ryan: Body Measurements
The 57 years-old actress has a slim body and stands to a height of 5 feet 8 inch or 1.73 meters. She has a 57 kg or 152 lbs body weight. Her body measures to 35-25-35 inches with 34A bra size. Ryan has a pair of beautiful blue eyes with hair color in blonde.