Meg Ryan made a rare appearance on the red carpet for the 2026 Oscars on Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. The “Sleepless in Seattle” actress also attended the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, hosted by Mark Guiducci at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and she swapped out her gown for a stunning olive-green dress that looked magnificent on her.
Meg Ryan Stuns on the Red Carpet
Ryan looked gorgeous as she posed for photos, and she shared a video on Instagram on Monday, March 16, thanking Vanity Fair for the party while also giving fans a better look at her outfit. In the clip, she does several poses for the camera, and she looks so natural and beautiful. The video also offers a rare glimpse of the tattoo on her left arm. It reads, “Life is Short.”
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GettyFans flooded the comment section of Ryan’s post with praise for her ageless beauty. “Always so stunning!!! One of my very favorite actors. I’ve watched her movies so many times,” a comment reads. “STUNNING!!!!,” a second fan wrote.
Other reactions include, “Love that dress,” “Gorgeous! Love the dress color too!,” and “Meg! You’re the best inside and out!”
Meg Ryan Reveals the Meaning Behind Her Tattoo
GettyRyan has had an incredible career, with credits including “Top Gun,” “You’ve Got Mail,” and “When Harry Met Sally.” A decade ago, in 2016, Ryan spoke with the Los Angeles Times about how she valued her privacy. “There’s this idea that being out of the spotlight is somehow dissatisfying,” she said. “It’s not. It’s actually pretty enriching and great.” This is why when fans do spot her attending a rare event, it is such a special occasion.
The 2026 Oscars were a big moment for Ryan, who appeared onstage to honor beloved director and writer Rob Reiner. Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were murdered in their home, and their bodies were discovered on December 14, 2025.
In the same interview, she also spoke about her tattoo, which is just visible in her latest post. At the time of the interview, the Los Angeles Times wrote that she got her ink a “few years ago in Brooklyn on whim.” The publication also notes how Ryan “doesn’t look back, only forward.” Speaking of this, Ryan said, “You know what you know, and you do what you do. And hopefully you’re just alive and curious.”
