Meg Ryan looks unrecognizable in a rare public appearance this week to support actor Michael J. Fox. People Magazine reports that Ryan was photographed on a couch with Fox and his wife, Tracy Pollan. The photo was taken at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in Manhattan, where they were attending a special screening of the documentary Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie. Fox recently promoted the movie in an interview for CBS Sunday Morning. This photo with Michael J. Fox is a rare appearance for Meg Ryan, who hasn’t been in a movie since 2015. She will soon return to the screen in the romantic comedy What Happens Later, which she also directs.
Meg Ryan Unrecognizable in Rare Public Appearance
Meg Ryan hasn’t been seen in many years, and many outlets are commenting on how unrecognizable the actress is in this rare public appearance. Ryan has frequently been made fun of for allegations of plastic surgery though she denies undergoing any procedures. While photographed with Michael J. Fox, Ryan had smooth skin practically free of imperfections. However, some point out her prominent cheeks, prompting more plastic surgery rumors.
While some may speculate that these rumors of cosmetic surgery drove her out of the limelight, Ryan has a different story. She recently admitted, “I was burned out … didn’t feel like I knew enough anymore about myself or the world to reflect it as an actor. I felt isolated. I wanted to live more. I don’t feel like, naturally, I’m a performer.”
Whatever her reasons for avoiding acting and public appearances, Meg Ryan was willing to step out to support her fellow 61-year-old friend Michael J. Fox. And after a good long break, she appears to be ready to return to the movies. Along with directing and starring in What Happens Later, Ryan is set to direct the adaptation of Sally Franson’s novel A Lady’s Guide to Selling Out.