Meg Ryan Excited to Be Back in the Spotlight

Meg Ryan isn't just loving the attention of her new boyfriend, rocker John Mellencamp, she's also enjoying being back in the public eye, as more than two years have passed since her last major film release, the star-studded 'The Women.'
"Meg couldn't be happier," a friend of the actress tells me. "Not only has she got a great new guy, she's back in the headlines. It's not easy going from being one of the highest paid actresses in the world to an anonymous New Yorker. Meg's loving all this attention again."
The newly formed couple hasn't exactly been trying to hide their love as they've been seen strolling through [New York's] West Village and spending time on Martha's Vineyard. And now insiders tell me the two of them are in talks with a major magazine to do a photo shoot together.
"Meg would much rather be back on the cover of the magazines announcing a hit new movie, but unfortunately that isn't the case," an insider tells me.
The 49-year-old beauty is fully aware how the world of celebrity has changed since she was burning up the box office in landmark hits like 'Sleepless in Seattle' and 'You've Got Mail.'
"Now folks are much more interested in your private life than if you have a hit movie," the insider says. "Look at Kate Gosselin or Kim Kardashian. They are always on magazine covers talking about their love life."
Welcome back, Meg. But please, please, please don't become the new Kate Gosselin. Please.
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NEW YORK - JANUARY 03: Actress Meg Ryan sighting in Soho on January 3, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - JANUARY 03: Actress Meg Ryan sighting in Soho on January 3, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images)
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Meg Ryan, bundled up in gloves and a scarf, was spotted smiling and chatting in New York on Friday, December 10th, 2010 X17online.com EXCLUSIVE
Meg Ryan Snapshots
Meg Ryan, bundled up in gloves and a scarf, was spotted smiling and chatting in New York on Friday, December 10th, 2010 X17online.com EXCLUSIVE
Meg Ryan Snapshots
Meg Ryan, bundled up in gloves and a scarf, was spotted smiling and chatting in New York on Friday, December 10th, 2010 X17online.com EXCLUSIVE
Meg Ryan Snapshots
Meg Ryan, bundled up in gloves and a scarf, was spotted smiling and chatting in New York on Friday, December 10th, 2010 X17online.com EXCLUSIVE
Meg Ryan Snapshots
Meg Ryan, bundled up in gloves and a scarf, was spotted smiling and chatting in New York on Friday, December 10th, 2010 X17online.com EXCLUSIVE
Meg Ryan Snapshots
Meg Ryan, bundled up in gloves and a scarf, was spotted smiling and chatting in New York on Friday, December 10th, 2010 X17online.com EXCLUSIVE
Meg Ryan Snapshots
Meg Ryan, bundled up in gloves and a scarf, was spotted smiling and chatting in New York on Friday, December 10th, 2010 X17online.com EXCLUSIVE
Meg Ryan Snapshots
Meg Ryan, bundled up in gloves and a scarf, was spotted smiling and chatting in New York on Friday, December 10th, 2010 X17online.com EXCLUSIVE
Meg Ryan Snapshots
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He looks rough but Meg still looks hot :)
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They both look like they live in a cardboard box over a subway grate.
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He had a heart attack and is still smoking. Stupid!
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This is a vivid example of how getting old sucks.
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She is beautiful and so is he, and the "outer-looks" should'nt matter any way!! Grow up people and get off of Looks!!!!!
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I THINK THEY LOOK CUTE, LIKE TWO SHAGGY DAWGS RUFF RUFF
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Can anyone picture the adultress Ms Ryan in Bloomington? Can anyone picture Mellencamp in Beverly Hills?
This relationship will be over by the time next week's tabloids hit the newstands.
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HoosierDaddy Meg?
Love them both no matter what they do, they are human beings just like you and me.
It's called Unconditional Love.
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WHAT???? She is desperate...
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I love Meg. The last 2 weeks I have watched City of Angels, When Harry Met Sally and French Kiss. But I must say, in this photo she looks like the late Michael Jackson with a blond wig. :(
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They both look like a couple of burnouts at this point....man, what happened?
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They dress like street people. And they both need to dye their hair. They have matching big ugly boots, just to say YUCCKYYY.
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Meg looks like she could have the title role in the Mick Jagger Story.
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So this is why he divorced that goddess he was married to?
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MEG RYAN = THE JOKER... NICE CHEEK IMPLANTS, CRAZY LIPS, ETC. THIS AIN'T NO JACK AND DIANE!
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They're both very talented and I like them. It seems like a good match. Good luck.
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Meg looks like Joker in the Batman movie!
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I don't think Meg Ryan has had all the plastic surgery some people here think she has. Her eyes are beautifully aging, as you can see from her "laugh lines." She might have had something done to her mouth or lips, but she looks as adorable as ever, though she looks like she needs to eat a sandwich. She's a great actress and has brought much joy to our lives. I don't know John Mellencamp, so I shouldn't really say anything, but that's never stopped me: sorry...but...gag. She looks much better with Lawrence what's his name. With Mellencamp, they both look like they just walked out of Bakersfield (no REAL offence to those who are wasting your lives in Bakersfield). With his short legs, short arms, long torso, unwashed hair, clothes that are wrinkled and don't fit, and with a cigarette perpetually in his mouth, he makes a beautiful woman look like a street urchin. She deserves someone who will challenge her to be better than what we see in these shots....which, really, I guess, is just a moment in time. If they're happy...they should be happy. What the heck?
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I thought when JCM hooked up with then supermodel Elaine, it was a toss up to see if they would stay together..5..10..15..20 years together and now this..it's a shame..I guess Meg and John's careers need the PR to revive their career...
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They look like twins.
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