Meg Ryan stepped out for her first public appearance in half a year to stand by Michael J. Fox prior to the premiere of his new documentary detailing his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Now 64, Ryan has deliberately retreated from the limelight over the past few years, rendering her prolonged absence quite noticeable. As reported by the Daily Mirror, she made a point to attend a special screening of Fox’s highly anticipated film, STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie, to support her longtime friend.

The pair were snapped in photos looking joyful together, yet online fans swiftly zeroed in on Ryan’s changed facial features, with several individuals claiming she appeared entirely “unrecognizable.”

The iconic lead of Sleepless in Seattle, who made her cinematic debut in the 1981 film Rich and Famous, displayed a remarkably unwrinkled complexion. This immediately fueled rumors regarding potential cosmetic procedures, regardless of the fact that she has previously denied having any work done.

Numerous individuals flocked to social media platforms to broadcast their highly critical opinions regarding Meg’s updated aesthetic, reviving a debate she had tackled in the past.

One Twitter user commented, “This is Meg Ryan. Hopefully, women will learn from this. Plastic surgery is for Frankenstein.”

A second individual chimed in, “Meg Ryan spent thousands to make herself unrecognizable and hideous.”

A third commenter noted, “What did she do to herself? These Hollywood elites overdo the plastic surgery. Get a refund.”

“Wtf has Meg Ryan done to her face?!” another user exclaimed.

Ryan has historically made it clear that she pays very little attention to people who broadcast pessimistic opinions regarding her physical appearance.

In a frank 2015 conversation with Porter Magazine, she openly addressed the relentless rumors surrounding cosmetic surgery.

“I honestly don’t pay much attention,” she stated back then. “There’s so much negativity in the world today. It’s really easy to judge. Just think about it—being a hater is pretty foolish.”

During the aforementioned film screening, held at Alice Tully Hall within New York’s Lincoln Center, the actress seemed to be in a fantastic mood. She was spotted taking pictures alongside Billy Murray and Elvis Costello throughout Michael J. Fox’s celebratory night.

Michael J. Fox, who recently confessed that he does not anticipate living to be 80 years old, is preparing to launch a fresh documentary exploring his journey over the three decades following his diagnosis

The cherished Back to the Future actor received his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis at the incredibly young age of 29. While he originally attempted to conceal his illness from the public, he has since transformed into a leading champion for disease awareness and medical research.

During an emotional recent sit-down, Fox spoke candidly about confronting his own mortality, revealing that his continuous battle against Parkinson’s is growing more and more difficult.

“I’m not gonna lie. It’s gettin’ hard, it’s gettin’ harder. It’s gettin’ tougher,” the retired star stated. “Every day it’s tougher. But, but, that’s, that’s the way it is. I mean, you know, who do I see about that?”

He disclosed that he recently had to undergo a spinal operation following the discovery of a tumor on his spine. Even though the mass was benign, it severely impaired his mobility, and he ended up sustaining injuries after suffering a fall.

“I broke both of my arms, my elbow, my face, and my hand,” Fox revealed.

“You don’t die from Parkinson’s; you die with it. I’ve been reflecting on the reality of that. … I won’t reach 80. I won’t reach 80.”

What is your perspective on Meg Ryan’s updated look? Do individuals truly have the right to scrutinize and pass judgment on her physical appearance? We would love to read your thoughts down in the comments!

Meanwhile, let us all send our deepest love and prayers to Michael J. Fox!

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