Meg Ryan

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.