Meg Ryan and Daughter Daisy Spotted on Rare Outing in New York City

Mar. 15, 2025

Meg Ryanis having some one-on-one time with daughterDaisy.

TheWhat Happens Laterstar, 62, and her younger child were photographed out and about in New York City’s SoHo and Tribeca neighborhoods on Wednesday, Aug. 28, when they appeared to be doing some shopping, judging from the white shopping bag in Ryan’s hand.

Mother and daughter were both dressed in casual-chic attire, with Ryan in a white top with the sleeves rolled up and loose-fitting black slacks and shoes. Daisy opted for a white button-up with a colorful print tucked into high-waisted belted blue jeans and white sneakers.

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Meg Ryan and daughter Daisy in New York City on Aug. 28, 2024.BrosNYC / BACKGRID

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Appearing on the cover ofGlamourin December 2023, Ryan opened up aboutWhat Happens Later, which she also co-wrote, sharing that she made the decision to add in some personal touches when it came to her character, Willa.

One of those decisions? To add an adoption story to Willa’s background, which is a subject close to Ryan’s heart due to Daisy’s story.

“I put that in there because my daughterismy daughter,” she told the outlet. “I’m convinced of magic because of our relationship.We were destined.”

The proud mom also raved about Daisy tackling her first year of college, where she was pushing herself to succeed and also enjoying her hobbies, which include design, sewing and tailoring. Ryan has even let her daughter tackle some pieces from her own closet.

“I’m just so happy to know them, to be their mom,” the actress toldGlamourof Daisy and Jack, the latter of whom she shares with ex-husbandDennis Quaid.

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Meg Ryan and daughter Daisy in Paris on July 1, 2019.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty

In an October 2023 cover story conversation with PEOPLE, Ryan opened up about parenthood, sharing how being a mother of two has been a joyful experience.

“I have two of the greatest kids,” said theYou’ve Got Mailactress. “They’re just a blast. It is just a true joy.”

Added Ryan ofThe Boysstar Jack and Daisy, “Itis a joy to me to know both of them.”

Of course, getting there required a “fundamental shift,” with thelongtime actress, director and produceracknowledging that becoming a mother “instantly makes you not the most important person in the room.”

source: people.com