Meg Ryan
It’s odd to think that Meg Ryan was still acting in minor roles in the beginning of the 1980s, even if she was memorable on As The World Turns. This led to more significant supporting roles, but she certainly wasn’t on the superstar radar for most of the decade until her moving performance alongside Kiefer Sutherland in Promised Land.
However, Meg Ryan actually solidified her spot as one of the most iconic actresses of the 1980s at the last minute — in 1989 — with the classic Rob Reiner romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally. It is still referenced to this day, as many believe that the “deli scene” in the movie is one of the most memorable romantic comedy scenes of all time.
Meg Ryan’s legacy is by no means limited to the 1980’s, as she arguably saw her most success in romantic comedies of the 1990’s, in movies such as Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail.
