Meg Ryan's Children Experience Unforgettable Embarrassment at When Harry Met Sally's Iconic Diner

Summary

Meg Ryan's children feel embarrassed by a particular scene from the movie "When Harry Met Sally," where she fakes an orgasm in a deli.

During an Interview Magazine interview with Carol Burnett, Ryan disclosed that her son Jack Quaid had recently resided in a hotel situated opposite the deli where the scene was shot.

Ryan's children, in unison, deemed the scene as an exceptionally distinctive source of embarrassment.

Meg Ryan, star of the iconic rom-com When Harry Met Sally, has opened up about her children's embarrassment regarding a specific scene in the film. In the 1989 movie, Ryan portrayed Sally, a character who, along with her friend Harry (played by Billy Crystal), gradually discovers they are in love over several years. One memorable scene involves Sally faking an orgasm while dining with Harry at a deli.

In a recent interview with Interview Magazine, Ryan spoke to Carol Burnett on a phone call conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike. During the conversation, Ryan mentioned that she had recently spoken to her son, Jack Quaid, while her daughter, Daisy True Ryan, was in the room. Quaid revealed that he was staying in a hotel opposite the deli where Ryan filmed the famous scene. Both of her children expressed that the scene was a source of unique embarrassment for them. Below is Ryan's full quote:

"I was on the phone with Jack, and Daisy was in the room, and Jack told me he was staying in a hotel across the street from Katz's Deli, where we shot that very embarrassing scene. And both of my kids were like, 'Mom, that's a very unique embarrassment for us.'"

Yeah, it's funny. Earlier today, my son gave me a call from New York where he's currently staying at a hotel situated just opposite Katz's Deli. At that moment, my daughter was with me, and we had everyone on speakerphone. They all exclaimed, "Mom, this is such a unique and embarrassing situation!" [Laughs] My son mentioned, "You know, if you go into that deli, there's an arrow pointing down to the exact table where you filmed that scene." I can't help but wonder if it's really the one.

When Harry Met Sally's Deli Scene & Location Explained

The scene occurs when Harry expresses skepticism about women's ability to convincingly fake orgasms. In response, Sally undertakes the challenge of proving him wrong during the busy lunch hours by delivering a remarkably authentic orgasm. The moment concludes with another customer (played by Estelle, the mother of director Rob Reiner) exclaiming, "I'll have what she's having." This iconic scene has been parodied numerous times and referenced in a wide range of projects, including Notting Hill and Pixar's Ratatouille. In fact, Reiner's line even secured the 33rd spot on AFI's prestigious 100 Years...100 Movie Quotes list.

The scene was filmed at the authentic Katz's Delicatessen, situated at 205 East Houston Street in Manhattan. Quaid is correct in stating that the deli, still in operation, commemorates this famous moment. The booth where Sally sat is adorned with a circular yellow sign that reads "WHEN HARRY MET SALLY... HOPE YOU HAVE WHAT SHE HAD - ENJOY!" accompanied by a downwards arrow.

Meg Ryan having this infamous scene from When Harry Met Sally as part of her legacy might indeed be a source of embarrassment for her children. However, Jack Quaid has likely reciprocated his mother's influence. Quaid, an accomplished actor in his own right, is a member of Prime Video's The Boys cast and has participated in various provocative episodes, including the explicitly titled "Herogasm," which showcases a superhero orgy.

Source: Interview Magazine