Picture this: Rob Reiner, the guy who directed the ultimate “can men and women be friends?” debate in When Harry Met Sally, finally figures out the answer himself by falling head over heels for Michele Singer on set—only for their real-life fairy tale to end in the most unfunny plot twist imaginable. What started as a grumpy divorcé admitting his flaws to Nora Ephron, turning a planned downer ending into cinematic gold (thanks to instant sparks and a quickie wedding), has Hollywood mourning a legend whose personal romance literally saved the movie’s happily ever after. But now, with tributes pouring in from Obama to Stiller amid heartbreaking reports of their violent deaths, we’re left wondering if even the master of rom-coms couldn’t script a better finale. I’ll have what she’s having… minus the tragedy.
How Rob Reiner’s romance with wife Michele shaped iconic rom-com… as the legendary director’s tragic death announced
