Meg Ryan Contemplating Leaving Hollywood Permanently After Box Office Flop

Meg Ryan, once America’s Sweetheart, is contemplating her showbiz future after a catastrophic comeback in her latest film, ‘What Happens Later.’ The movie, which also stars David Duchovny, has been mercilessly panned by critics and left largely unnoticed at the box office, according to RadarOnline.com insiders.

One critic dismissed the struggling flick as a “major disappointment,” while another bluntly stated that it “drags more than it delights!” Ouch!

Sources close to the actress revealed that these scathing reviews and lackluster ticket sales have left Meg Ryan feeling mortified and questioning her status as America’s Sweetheart. The 62-year-old star had already taken an eight-year hiatus from the silver screen, citing an inability to handle the industry’s harsh criticism as the reason. Now, this public pummeling might nudge her further towards seeking a more private life.

A source commented, “The fact that her film is being crushed seems too much for her to take.” In addition to the movie’s failure, fans have been scrutinizing Meg’s ever-evolving appearance, which has added to her already fragile self-esteem. “She feels these attacks are just mean,” said another insider, “She can’t believe people don’t accept that she’s not 25 anymore.”

One Seattle-based plastic surgeon even speculated that Meg may have fallen victim to a “botched” eyelid procedure and an “overdone facelift.”

Considering all these pressures, it’s no wonder Meg Ryan is contemplating the end of her Hollywood career. “No one would be surprised if Meg never makes another movie again!” stated the insider.

As if the film’s flop wasn’t enough, Meg has also had to contend with her ex, John Mellencamp, moving on with a new fiancée, Kristin Kehrberg. Insiders claim that Meg has tried to reach out to Kristin, warning her about John’s “bad boy ways.” According to a source, “Meg believes John is poison to any woman and will only make Kristin miserable in the end. She’s trying to get the message to her about what she’s in for.”

It appears that Meg Ryan is facing a crossroads in her career and personal life, and the future remains uncertain for this former Hollywood sweetheart.”

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