Meg Ryan: From Rom-Com Queen to Quiet Life Meg Ryan, beloved for Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail, was America’s sweetheart through the ’80s and ’90s. With her signature blonde hair and girl-next-door charm, she ruled romantic comedies for two decades. Born in 1961 in Fairfield, Connecticut, Meg came from a family of teachers, with some acting influence from her mother. After her parents’ divorce, she distanced herself from her mother and later adopted “Ryan,” her grandmother’s maiden name, as her stage name. Though she stepped away from the spotlight after 2018, the 61-year-old recently turned heads with a rare red carpet appearance, reminding fans of her lasting charm and legacy