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Meg Ryan

By Carrie Craft, About.com

Birth : Meg Ryan was born Margaret Mary Emily Ann Hyra on November 19, 1961, in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Adoption Background:

US Weekly has reported that Meg Ryan has adopted a baby girl from China returning home to California on January 23, 2006.

Birth Children:

Jack Henry Quaid, born April 24, 1992, with ex-husband Dennis Quaid.

Claim to Fame: Meg Ryan is a successful actress and has played in many memorable roles such as in Innerspace, When Harry Met Sally, which won Ryan a nomination for both the Golden Globe and the BAFTA; Sleepless in Seattle, which won her another nomination for a Golden Globe; and You've Got Mail.
Fun Facts:
  • In 1994, Ryan won the Harvard Hasty Pudding Award as "Woman of the Year".
  • Ryan was voted as being one of The 50 most beautiful people in the world by People Magazine in 1994.
  • Turned down the Sharon Stone role in "Basic Instinct".
  • Inspired by a crush, Daniel Jones, Savage Garden's composer; wrote the song 'All Around Me' about Ryan.
  • Marriages: Read more about Meg Ryan's relationship with Dennis Quaid at About.com's Guide to Marriage with Sheri & Bob Stritof.
    Movies: Read more about Meg Ryan's movie career at About.com's Guide to Hollywood Movies with Rebecca Murray.

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