Meg Ryan was one of the most captivating movie stars of the late 1980s and 1990s, becoming the face of the romantic comedy while proving she had far more range than many people remember. In this video, we look back at Peak Meg Ryan through five of her most memorable roles: "Innerspace," "When Harry Met Sally...," "Sleepless in Seattle," "You've Got Mail" and "In the Cut."

From her early comic spark in the underrated 80s action-comedy hidden gem Innerspace, to her iconic breakout as Sally Albright opposite Billy Crystal in "When Harry Met Sally...," Meg Ryan showed a rare mix of charm, timing, intelligence, vulnerability, and screen presence. Her performances with Tom Hanks in "Sleepless in Seattle" and "You've Got Mail" helped define the modern romantic comedy, thanks to her warmth, wit, and incredible chemistry with Hanks.

We also look at her bold turn in Jane Campion's "In the Cut," where Ryan shocked audiences by stripping away her America's sweetheart image and taking on a darker, more explicit, and challenging role.

0:00 Introduction
1:18 Innerspace
3:24 When Harry Met Sally
5:30 Sleepless in Seattle
7:59 You've Got Mail
9:59 In the Cut
12:36 Conclusion

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