You've Got Mail cast now from scandalous affairs to plastic surgery rumours

17 December 2023 , 07:00

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The cast of You've Got Mail have led very different lives (Image: 20thcenfox)

Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks won the hearts of audiences with their 1998 hit rom-com You've Got Mail.

The film followed the story of businessman Joe Fox (played by Tom) and independent book shop owner Kathleen Kelly (played by Meg). The pair fell in love over the Internet while keeping their identities anonymous.

However, Kathleen was in for a shock when she discovered Joe was the one who was trying to shut down her business. You've Got Mail marked Meg and Tom's third film together, but what's happened to them since?

Tom Hanks

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Tom Hanks has had a colourful life (FilmMagic)

Tom Hanks, now 67, became famous with 'Big' and starred in hits like 'Philadelphia' and 'Forrest Gump'. Known affectionately by fans as "America's dad", Tom has had a mix of success and tough times, including health issues and romantic drama off-screen.

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Tom met his current wife, Rita Wilson, on the set of Volunteers in 1985 while still married to his first wife Samantha Lewes. They got hitched in 1987, the same year Tom and Samantha officially split.

In 2013, the Cast Away star was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. He's since been regulating his Diabetes and has continued to shine in Hollywood with films like A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood, Elvis and Asteroid City.

Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan has stepped back from Hollywood in recent years (WireImage)

She faced some cruel plastic surgery accusations (Getty Images for Bentonville Fil)

Meg Ryan last graced the silver screen in her 2015 directorial debut Ithaca. She's now opened up about why she decided to step back from acting, revealing that she wanted to focus on her family.

"I took a giant break because I felt like there's just so many other parts of my experience as a human being I wanted to develop," the 62-year-old actress shared in a recent interview with Vanity Fair. One of her main focuses is being a mum.

Meg is mum to 31-year-old son Jack Quaid, whom she shares with ex-husband Dennis Quaid. The pair were married in February 1991 but announced their separation in June 2000, finalising their divorce in July 2001. In January 2006, Meg adopted a 14-month-old girl from China, named Daisy True.

The Sleepless in Seattle star has also faced rumours of plastic surgery, particularly after making her Hollywood comeback in What Happens Later. While she hasn't confirmed or denied having cosmetic surgery, she told PORTER Magazine in 2015 that she doesn't "pay a lot of attention, frankly," adding: "There's a lot of hatred in the world today. It's so easy to judge."

Steve Zahn

Steve Zahn got his big break in 1994 (FilmMagic for HBO)

After his big break in 1994's Reality Bites, Zahn became known for playing friendly stoners, slackers, and sidekicks, including his role as George in You've Got Mail. The 56-year-old actor has worked with stars like Drew Barrymore, Eddie Murphy and William H Macy.

In 2017, Steve played Bad Ape in War for the Planet of the Apes. He revealed that he prepared for the role by watching chimpanzee videos on YouTube, later saying that the role was "the most challenging acting job I've ever had".

Steve appeared as Mark Mossbacher in the first season of the HBO comedy miniseries The White Lotus. He was then nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.

Greg Kinnear

Greg Kinnear starred as Frank Navasky in You've Got Mail (WARNER BROTHERS)

He's been nominated for a number of awards (Getty Images for Deadline Hollywood)

Before starring in You've Got Mail, Greg Kinnear was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1997 film As Good as It Gets. In the film, he starred alongside Jack Nicholson.

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The 60-year-old actor advanced his career with roles in several films, including the animation Robots, The Last Song alongside Miley Cyrus, and he starred in Josh Boone's debut film Stuck in Love with his ex-wife Jennifer Connelly. He was recently seen playing Kate's father, Tom Lockwood, in the fourth season of Netflix's You.

Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle has been surrounded by controversy (GETTY)

Dave Chappelle, known for his role as Kevin Jackson in You've Got Mail, later found success in comedy. Between 2003 and 2006, he co-created and performed in Chappelle's Show before abruptly leaving during the third season.

After taking a break, Dave returned to doing stand-up comedy across the US. Named "comic genius of America" by Esquire, he also found himself on Rolling Stone's list of "50 Best Stand Up Comics of All Time", securing the 9th spot.

Last year, Dave clinched his fourth Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album with The Closer. However, controversy followed him due to some transphobic comments he made during the 2021 special. Despite this, at age 50, the controversial comedian plans to feature in another Netflix special dropping on New Year's Eve.

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