Dennis Quaid Reflects on the Challenges of Fame During His Marriage to Meg Ryan
In a rare and candid interview, Dennis Quaid has opened up about the difficulties he faced during his marriage to Meg Ryan, particularly the strain that came from their divergent career trajectories. Speaking on the show "Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?" Quaid revealed how the overwhelming fame Ryan achieved during their relationship affected their marriage.
Quaid and Ryan, who were once considered one of Hollywood's quintessential couples, were married from 1991 to 2001. Their union was marked by the birth of their son, Jack Quaid, who has since carved out his own impressive career in the entertainment industry. However, Quaid's recent remarks shed light on the personal challenges he experienced as Ryan’s star continued to rise.
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“When I met Meg, I was here as far as my career, and she was here,” Quaid said, illustrating their professional standing with a hand gesture that showed a shift from him being in the lead to Ryan surpassing him. He admitted that despite his best efforts to appear unaffected, the reality was different. “I tried to be a big person and tell myself that it didn’t bother me, but people are human,” Quaid confessed. At the time, while Ryan’s career was on the ascent, Quaid was dealing with his own struggles, including time spent in rehab.
This isn’t the first time Quaid has addressed the impact of Ryan’s fame on their relationship. Back in 2018, he noted how he felt overshadowed by her success, saying on “Megyn Kelly Today” that their public outings often saw fans fawning over Ryan, making him feel like he was fading into the background. “I didn’t think I was that small, but I was. It was a growth opportunity — I learned from that,” Quaid reflected on his past experiences.
Despite these challenges, Quaid expressed a deep sense of gratitude and no regrets about his time with Ryan. “Meg is really such a great, sweet person and really talented and deserved all her success,” he stated. He highlighted that their relationship had a silver lining — their son, Jack, who he believes may eventually surpass both of them in terms of success.
Ryan and Quaid’s marriage ended amid rumors and personal struggles, but Quaid’s recent comments reveal a more nuanced view of their relationship. He emphasized that, despite the difficulties, he values the experience and the family they built together. “I don’t regret anything about my marriage to Meg,” he concluded, underscoring the positive aspects of their time together and the lasting impact it has had on his life and family.
So, Dennis Quaid’s reflections offer a poignant reminder of the personal toll that fame and professional success can exact on relationships, while also celebrating the enduring positives that come from shared experiences and achievements.
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