Meg Ryan is an iconic American actress known for her work in romantic-comedy movies in the 1980s and 90s Hollywood. Starring in iconic movies like When Harry Met Sally, You’ve Got Mail, and, Sleepless in Seattle, Ryan was the go-to actress for romcoms.
Much like Sandra Bullock, Meg Ryan decided to take a break from Hollywood too. Citing various reasons for her break, the actress stated that Hollywood should be taken as a job and not a lifestyle and that she prefers it that way.
Meg Ryan Wanted To Experience Being a Human!
Being one of the most iconic actresses of all time, Meg Ryan found herself starring in romcom movies day by day. In 1991, the actress married Dennis Quaid and had their son Jack Quaid (known for portraying Hughie Campbell in The Boys).
At the height of her stardom, the actress felt that she wanted to take a big break from Hollywood. Raising her son and citing other reasons, Meg Ryan revealed in an interview with Fox News that there were other parts to being a human that she wanted to experience as well.
“I took a giant break because I felt like there’s just so many other parts of my experience as a human being I wanted to develop. It’s nice to think of it as a job and not a lifestyle. And that is a great way of navigating it for me,”
After her last film titled Ithaca, the actress took an 8-year break from Hollywood. Making a career comeback, the actress starred in the 2023 movie What Happens Later wherein she portrayed the character of Willa. The movie is set for a release date of 3rd November 2023 in the U.S.
Sandra Bullock Also Couldn’t Pick Her Favorites!
Having starred in a number of movies, Sandra Bullock also has a very active Hollywood career. Starring in the 2022 film The Lost City, Bullock revealed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that she is also taking a break from acting.
“Work has always been steady for me, and I’ve been so lucky. I realized it possibly was becoming my crutch. It was like opening up a fridge all the time and looking for something that was never in the fridge. I’m so burnt out. I’m so tired, and I’m so not capable of making healthy, smart decisions and I know it.”
The actress starred in a cameo role in Brad Pitt’s 2022 film Bullet Train and the lead role in The Lost City alongside Channing Tatum. With great ratings, the film is available to stream on Prime Video in the U.S.
