Nora Ephron was an American director born in New York City, celebrated for sharply written, emotionally warm romantic comedies that helped define the genre for a generation. Sleepless in Seattle, following two strangers drawn together across the country by fate and radio, and You've Got Mail, updating an old romantic formula through the then-new medium of email, established her gift for blending witty, quotable dialogue with genuinely swoon-worthy romantic structure, both reuniting stars Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Before directing, Ephron had already earned acclaim as the screenwriter of When Harry Met Sally, one of the most influential romantic comedies ever made. Julie & Julia, weaving together the story of chef Julia Child with a contemporary home cook, showed her continued interest in women finding fulfillment through creative passion. Ephron's witty, warmly humane approach to romantic comedy made her one of the most influential filmmakers in the genre's history. Read more