Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan are two actors who, perhaps, have one of the best on-screen chemistry. This aspect of their films has become so distinct that they have worked together a few times. They first starred in the 1990 film, Joe Versus the Volcano, which, though was a flop, audiences could not deny the dynamic these two shared. Following close was 1993’s Sleepless in Seattle, which many think of as one of the most beautiful romance films of all time. Finally, the two starred in the 1998 film, You’ve Got Mail, which has certainly become one of their most iconic projects of all time.
The authenticity of their relationship with each other in front of a camera has many questioning how exactly they are able to achieve this. During an interview, Hanks revealed how their on-screen chemistry differs from their real life, putting forth an answer to this age-old question.
Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan Aren’t Close In Real Life
During the You’ve Got Mail, Tom Hanks gave a press convince, which has resurfaced thanks to Entertainment Tonight. Here, the actor revealed the true nature of his relationship with Meg Ryan and how the two are with each other when the cameras are turned off. He confessed that they are not as close as many would think. While the statement certainly does not mean that they are unable to tolerate the other, it seems that the two are simply surface-level friends.
“It’s just a natural thing.” he added, “I must say, Meg and I are not real close pals,” he shockingly remarked. “We see each other every now and again. It’s like, we don’t hang out for coffee.”
He elaborated, adding that their dynamic is simply a natural thing and is not a reflection of their real-world connection. He mentioned that, though they do see each other now and then, they are not close enough to hang out with each other at restaurants or have coffee together.
Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan Have An Effortless Dynamic
The closeness, or the lack thereof, of Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan’s relationship, has seemed to have absolutely no impact on their rapport when they are working on films together. Hanks mentioned exactly this during this interview, adding that though they do not necessarily interact outside of work when they do meet after a long time, they are the same as each other, not having awkwardness weighing down their exchanges.
“But when we pick up, we just pick up where we left off and it’s an effortless thing that I don’t think either one of us examines it too much because if we did, it’d be a problem. We don’t plan. We just do it,”
Hanks added that he finds their dynamic to be effortless, one where neither has to think too much about what the other thinks of them and they simply co-exist and enjoy each other’s company. Knowing this information certainly adds another layer of complexity to the films that feature Hanks and Ryan.
