‘It Was So Bad’: Meg Ryan Recalls Wanting To ‘Stand Up And Leave’ During THIS Infamous Awkward Interview Of 2003

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As a lifestyle expert with a keen eye for Hollywood history, I must say that Meg Ryan‘s career transformation and the infamous interview with Michael Parkinson are fascinating chapters in her illustrious journey. Her ability to break free from the rom-com mold and embrace diverse roles, such as in The Cut and now What Happens Later, is commendable.

Fans recall Meg Ryan’s 2003 BBC interview as one of British TV’s most uncomfortable media encounters, as it stands out in memory. During that time, the actress who starred in “When Harry Met Sally” was widely admired as Hollywood’s darling and the reigning queen of romantic comedies. However, she unexpectedly broke away from her typical genre by agreeing to star in Jane Campion’s provocative thriller titled “The Cut.

In the wake of this transformation, an uncomfortable conversation unfolded for me during a UK interview with Michael Parkinson. As our dialogue deepened, I sensed his growing unease, and my responses became briefer. At one point, he inquired what I would do if I were interviewing instead, to which I casually responded, “Let’s conclude this.

In a recent conversation with The Times of London, the actress from Sleepless in Seattle shared memories of an awkward moment. “I found it incredibly uncomfortable,” she admitted. During her discussion on BBC, the actress had hoped for a pause to excuse herself, but the expected break never arrived. “I was expecting a break so I could get up and go,” Ryan explained, remembering the incident.

After being queried if she inquired of Parkinson post-interview, Ryan clarified she hadn’t stated a lack of interest; instead, she conveyed, “I departed. Honestly, I had no idea who that man was initially, and I don’t need to ponder him anymore,” she expressed.

As reported by Deadline, in 2021 the interviewer confessed that he regretted posing passive-aggressive questions to the actress during their conversation, and felt it wasn’t one of their finest moments. Ryan had garnered praise for her consecutive roles in Nora Ephron’s movies – When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, and You’ve Got Mail.

During a recent interview, she affectionately reminisced about Ephron and the significant impact she had on her professional journey. Ryan disclosed that all the guidance Ephron provided – from the appropriate dinner etiquette to the ideal kind of man she should marry – turned out to be spot-on.

For the 2023 romantic comedy “What Happens Later,” the actress has switched roles from on-screen talent to director behind the camera. In this production, she shares the screen with David Duchovny, portraying a past couple who unexpectedly meet at an abandoned airport.

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2024-12-15 21:22