In the late ’80s and throughout the ’90s, Meg Ryan absolutely owned the rom-com genre.
From unforgettable roles in When Harry Met Sally to collaborations with Tom Hanks like Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail, she cornered the market as the girl next door that was just so likable, we could barely contain ourselves.
Julia Roberts gave her a run for her money for the crown of the romantic comedy queen, but Ryan brought a level of spunk and energy that had us all eating out of the palm of her hand.
So when she stepped out of her comfort zone in 1993 with the neo-noir Western drama Flesh and Bone, it was risky considering the niche she had already carved out for herself in Hollywood.
And even though it didn’t pay off at the box office, Ryan delivered a performance that made audiences take note that she…
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