Meg Ryan, the beloved actress, made a rare public appearance after a six-month hiatus to support her friend Michael J. Fox and his new documentary on his battle with Parkinson’s disease. Attending the screening of STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie, Ryan’s presence delighted fans. However, many were taken aback by her “unrecognizable” new appearance.
Glimpsed together in a photograph, Ryan and Fox looked genuinely happy, but the focus shifted to Ryan’s transformed look. Some fans suggested that she had possibly undergone plastic surgery due to her remarkably smooth complexion, despite her previous denials. Online critics were quick to voice their opinions, branding her look as “hideous” and advising against cosmetic procedures. Nonetheless, Ryan has always maintained a healthy indifference towards negative commentary about her appearance.
While the scrutiny around her appearance continued, Ryan seemed undeterred as she joined the screening at New York’s Alice Tully Hall in the Lincoln Center. She graciously posed for pictures alongside celebrities like Billy Murray and Elvis Costello, making it a memorable night for Michael J. Fox.
Fox, known for his iconic role in Back to the Future, bravely chronicles his life since his Parkinson’s diagnosis three decades ago in his new documentary. Reflecting on his ongoing battle, Fox candidly shared his challenges, including recent spinal surgery to remove a benign tumor. These health setbacks have affected his mobility but haven’t dampened his optimism. As he put it, “You don’t die from Parkinson’s. You die with Parkinson’s. I’ve been thinking about the mortality of it… I’m not gonna be 80.”
The article also raises an important question about the right to comment on someone’s appearance and pass judgments. It encourages readers to share their thoughts in the comments section while also sending love and prayers to Michael J. Fox.
