The 90s: America's Sweetheart Resurfaces

Meg Ryan was at the peak of her career in the 1990s, when her romantic comedies helped make her a household brand. Sleepless in Seattle (1998) and You've Got Mail (1993) were both written and produced by Nora Ephron, and starring Tom Hanks as the co-star, showed her ability to capture contemporary romance. Her films cemented not only her reputation as a popular actor as well as established new standards for romantic comedy.