Meg Ryan is an internationally recognized Golden Globe-nominated actress and keynote speaker on storytelling, creativity, and leadership. The undisputed “queen of rom coms,” she is best known for her enduringly popular, genre-defining performances in When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, and You’ve Got Mail. In recent years, she has expanded her creative horizons behind the camera, directing the feature films Ithaca and What Happens Later.

As a keynote speaker, Meg Ryan delivers joyful and light-hearted presentations that seamlessly blend insights on storytelling, leadership, teamwork, and creativity. Through the lens of filmmaking and nostalgic reflections on audience favorite movies, she discusses the art of bringing characters to life, creative reinvention, collaborating across differences, and creating environments that bring out the best in your team. With humor, warmth, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes that audiences love, Meg Ryan is an ideal fit for corporate organizations, women’s groups, and as a conference headliner.

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Meg Ryan’s comedic appeal was widely recognized in her first Golden Globe-nominated performance as Sally Allbright in When Harry Met Sally, directed by Rob Reiner and written by Nora Ephron. She also starred in Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail, both opposite Tom Hanks. Ryan earned Golden Globe nominations for all three of her Ephron collaborations and decades later, they remain three of the top grossing romantic comedies of all time.

Acclaim has also come to Ryan for her distinctive dramatic portraits, including her roles in Courage Under Fire opposite Denzel Washington, When a Man Loves a Woman opposite Andy Garcia, and Promised Land opposite Kiefer, for which she earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination.

Ryan returned to her romantic comedy roots with the 2023 feature What Happens Later, which she wrote, directed, and stars in opposite David Duchovny. The film marks her second time in the director’s chair, following her directorial debut Ithaca.

Marrying heartwarming nostalgia with modern day excellence, Meg Ryan leaves audiences feeling motivated and inspired to build something that stands the test of time.