When Harry Met Sally almost had quite a different ending. (Spoilers ahead!) During an interview with CNN's Chris Wallace, the classic film's director and co-writer Rob Reiner revealed that he and Nora Ephron's script originally had a sadder ending for Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan). Reiner explained that the original ending had the two characters meeting after years, conversing, and then parting ways. Reflecting on his own personal experiences, Reiner shared, “I had been married for 10 years. I’d been single for 10 years, and I couldn't figure out how I was ever going to be with anybody, and that gave birth to When Harry Met Sally.'
However, fate intervened during the filming as Rob Reiner met his now-wife Michele, leading to a significant change in the film's ending. Reiner credited Michele for inspiring the heartwarming and hopeful conclusion that resonates with audiences to this day. The film's final moments, capturing the essence of their evolving relationship, have become iconic in the realm of romantic comedies.
