Meg Ryan took a break from acting to spend time with her children: This is her today.

Meg Ryan was born in Fairfield, Connecticut, in 1961 and faced a challenging childhood due to her parents’ divorce during her teenage years. Despite this, her natural charm and talent propelled her to fame in Hollywood, with standout roles in movies like Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail. At the height of her career, Ryan decided to take a break from acting to focus on her family. This decision came after her highly publicized romance with actor Russell Crowe, which garnered significant media attention before their eventual breakup. To avoid further complications, Ryan chose to step away from the spotlight.

Ryan’s acting career began while she was studying journalism at the University of Connecticut and New York University, during which time she started appearing in commercials.

Her big break came with the lead role in Innerspace, where she met her future husband, Dennis Quaid. She made her film debut in Top Gun, playing the wife of Nick “Goose” Bradshaw, portrayed by Anthony Edwards. Meg and Anthony had a brief romantic relationship during filming. Director Joe Dante noted that Ryan’s success in Armed and Dangerous alongside John Candy was pivotal for her career.

Ryan and Quaid’s relationship had an immediate and intense connection, described by Ryan as “a bolt of lightning.” Despite their strong bond, their marriage ended in divorce after ten years. Rumors circulated about Ryan’s relationship with Russell Crowe, but she insisted that Quaid’s infidelity occurred before she began dating Crowe. Ryan and Quaid’s marriage, once viewed as a fairytale, ended after eight years, leaving a lasting impact on Ryan. She discussed Quaid’s affair and its emotional toll, while Quaid expressed disbelief over her public recounting of their relationship.

Despite Ryan’s characterization of their marriage as “unhealthy,” Quaid claimed they still loved each other and had cherished memories from their 13-year marriage. After their divorce, they remained publicly supportive of each other and welcomed their son Jack into the acting world. Jack Quaid has since appeared in films like The Hunger Games.

Ryan has been a staple in the entertainment industry for decades, with memorable roles in films such as When Harry Met Sally.

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In 2006, she expanded her family by adopting Daisy, a 14-month-old girl from China. Ryan described adoption as a different yet equally loving experience compared to having her son Jack. Recently, Ryan has taken a break from acting, but according to close friends, she is planning a return to Hollywood.

Even at 60, Meg Ryan has maintained her youthful beauty and radiance, and fans eagerly anticipate seeing her on the big screen once again.