Fans Say Meg Ryan Is 'Unrecognizable with All Those Fillers': Here's How She Would Look Naturally, According to AI

She vanished from the spotlight — now she's back. But the woman who once lit up screens in "You've Got Mail" and "Sleepless in Seattle" has returned looking... almost nothing like the Meg we remember.

At 63, Meg Ryan was recently spotted walking the streets of England's capital city, arm-in-arm with her daughter — but the charming girl-next-door America fell in love with now has fans stunned, speechless, and speculating.

Bold new photos, AI comparisons, and plastic surgery whispers are fueling a growing chorus online. What happened to one of Hollywood's most beloved faces?

Rare Sighting Sends Shockwaves Across The Internet

In what many are calling a shocking transformation, Meg was seen in London on October 13, enjoying a low-key stroll with her daughter, Daisy True Ryan. The outing marked the first public appearance of the mother-daughter duo in over a year — but instead of celebration, it ignited a debate.

Dressed down in a puffy black jacket, jeans, and sneakers, Meg tried to blend in. Daisy, now 21, walked beside her in a purple jacket and jeans, carrying a blue water bottle. On the surface? Just a sweet, casual outing. But the photos told a different story.

Fans React to Surprising New Photos

One commenter could hardly believe their eyes, exclaiming, "Omg." Another echoed the surprise, "Wow." Someone else added to the disbelief, "This is Meg Ryan? 🤯." Fans who have followed her career for decades commented, "Meg Ryan!!?? Time flies!!"

Another netizen focused on the specific moment captured in the viral photo, "That picture of Meg Ryan and Daisy walking when you open the article ....Meg looks sooo thin! And I know Jack is older 33, I hope she sees him here and there also. Love it [sic]." One person was more candid, writing, "Meg Ryan is almost unrecognizable with all those fillers."

Experts Say the Drastic Changes Could Be Due to Overdone Fillers, Botox — Even Surgery

While Meg has never confirmed cosmetic procedures, plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Youssef previously broke down her striking transformation in a 2016 interview with Hollywood Life. His comments, though several years old, have resurfaced in light of the new photos — and they're as cutting as ever.

"I think she looked better before this work. She may have done too much. I think that's why people are a little shocked because she doesn't look like the Meg Ryan that we all love," he noted.

Dr. Mark pointed out what he believes is the most prominent change. "The most obvious thing that she's had done is some sort of filler or fat transfer to her cheek. It's definitely too much because the apple of her cheek is too full and too large. When she smiles, all of that filler moves up and makes her eyes look smaller."

He also explained how it may have thrown off her natural symmetry. "The reason she looks masculine is because of the placement of the volume in her cheeks. The volume of the filler should have been placed more laterally to give her a softer look."

That wasn't all. The doctor listed several facial features that had likely been altered. "The tip of her nose is narrower than before. The tip looks more pinched, so it's very possible that she had some sort of rhinoplasty. There's definitely volume in her lips as well, and Botox on her forehead. She's had too much Botox in the forehead, and as a result the eyes look smaller because it drops the position of the eyebrow."

Even more telling? "It looks like Meg Ryan may have had one. It's possible because the shape of her face has changed so much. The texture of her face also looks different. It looks like she could have had some sort of laser skin resurfacing procedure," shared Dr. Mark.

But Dr. Mark also sounded the alarm on a deeper issue behind the changes. "Plastic surgery addiction is a very real thing. It's the unending desire to change your image," he warned. "It comes from the root of being unhappy with yourself on the inside. You think the surgery is going to solve the issue but it doesn't because it's more of a mental distortion of your image."

Meg Responds: 'I Love My Life Right Now'

Despite the storm of criticism, Meg has spoken candidly in the past about aging — and she's not apologizing for any of it. In a 2015 interview with Porter magazine, as cited by Daily Mail, Hola, and ABC News, she shared a completely different perspective.

"I love my age. I love my life right now. I love what I know about," she said. "I love the person I've become, the one I've evolved into." The "City of Angels" star also slammed the relentless focus on women's looks. "There are more important conversations than how women look and how they are aging."

AI Tries to Show What Meg Might Look Like Without Enhancements

Now, in a twist that feels more sci-fi than red carpet, AI-generated portraits have surfaced — using historical images of Meg from her iconic 1990s films to simulate how she might look today without cosmetic intervention. The results? Striking.

The AI versions depict a woman with soft, age-appropriate features: cheeks that curve gently, a smile full of warmth, skin showing natural fine lines, and none of the exaggerated volume or smoothing that appears in the real 2025 photos.

Compared to the viral paparazzi shots, the difference is clear. The actual photos show fuller cheeks, a smoother forehead, and plumper lips — all traits Dr. Youssef attributed to cosmetic procedures.

Beyond the Speculation, Her Legacy Endures

Yet beneath the heated discussions and altered images, the heart of the story remains the same: Meg Ryan, once America's most beloved rom-com star, is still navigating life under the harshest spotlight of all — the one that never fades for women in Hollywood.

And while some can't see past the changes, others still see the woman who gave us some of the most unforgettable on-screen moments of a generation. As Meg herself made clear, aging isn't about what's lost — it's about what's learned.