Meg Ryan Reflects on Iconic Scene with Billy Crystal at Sarajevo Film Festival

Meg Ryan recently reminisced about her famous on-screen moment with Billy Crystal in the 1989 romantic comedy "When Harry Met Sally," during the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival. The scene, set in Katz’s Delicatessen, features Ryan's character, Sally, faking an orgasm to challenge Crystal's character, Harry, on his ability to distinguish between real and faked pleasure. The moment has become legendary, culminating in the memorable line from a fellow diner: “I’ll have what she’s having.” At the festival, where she received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo for her contributions to film, Ryan described Crystal as “the perfect person to fake an orgasm with,” humorously acknowledging the absurdity of the scene's lasting fame. She expressed her surprise at how long it had been since she had heard the iconic moment, reflecting on the unique nature of her career and the challenges actors face as they age. Ryan noted that while opportunities for older actors can be limited, directors and producers have more creative freedom. In a light-hearted exchange, Ryan shared that her children find it challenging to watch the deli scene. During a recent conversation with her son, Jack Quaid, he humorously acknowledged the “unique embarrassment” of having a mother known for such a scene. Ryan's candid reflections highlight both the enduring impact of her work and the personal dynamics of family life intertwined with her film legacy.