Keira Knightley Recreates Meg Ryan's Orgasm Scene From When Harry Met Sally

Watch Keira Knightly Recreate The Orgasm Scene From When Harry Met Sally
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Vanity Fair

It’s arguably the scene that made the film the legend it is today.

More than 25 years ago, Meg Ryan re-enacted a shuddering orgasm whilst sitting in a deli opposite Billy Crystal for Rob Reiner’s When Harry Met Sally.

And now Keira Knightley has reprised the scene with some pretty convincing results.

The clip is part of Vanity Fair’s celebration of the British invasion of Hollywood, featuring a portfolio of names including David Oyelowo, Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Jamie Dornan, Felicity Jones, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Damian Lewis, Natalie Dormer, James Corden, Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor.

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Meg Ryan made her name with this hilarious scene in 'When Harry Met Sally'

The portfolio was shot by London-born photographer Jason Bell, who also directed three short films – including this rousing scene from Knightley.

Keira Knightley's Best Hair Moments
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Looking lovely with simple, wavy locks at the Chanel show in 2014. (credit:Getty Images)
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A chic updo with loose tendrils and a side part at the "Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit" premiere in January, 2014. (credit:AP)
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Taking a page out of Kate Middleton's book, Keira sports extra curly waves at the "Laggies" premiere in Jan. 2014. (credit:Getty Images)
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A chic messy updo that looks like it takes all of 10 seconds to do, at the "Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit in Jan. 2014. (credit:Getty Images)
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Carefree hair, don't care! Keira looks beautiful with a no muss no fuss shoulder-length do at the SeriousFun London Gala in Dec. 2013. (credit:Getty Images)
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Keira is a pro at the messy updo. Here at the Toronto Film Festival in Sept. 2013, she perfects a carefree low-bun with side pieces. (credit:Getty Images)
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Keira looks stunning with a seashell low bun with twisted hair at the "Anna Karenina" premiere in Nov. 2012. (credit:Getty Images)
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Another simple low bun with side-swept bangs at the 2012 Toronto Film Festival. (credit:Getty Images)
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No one can rock a floral headband with such grace like Keira. Here, at the "Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World" premiere in June 2012, the actress looks ethereal in a wavy updo with a red head piece. (credit:Getty Images)
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To give her bob some volume, Keira added lots of waves to make it stand out at the National Board of Review Awards in Jan. 2012. (credit:Getty Images)
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Wet hair on the red carpet can be hit or miss but Keira's wet updo is spot-on at the "A Dangerous Method" premiere in Jan. 2012. (credit:Getty Images)
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One of our favourite hairstyles is Keira's lob (here in 2011), which suited her angular face to perfection. (credit:Getty Images)
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Keira tucks in her hair and adds beautiful flowers at the Venice Film Festival in 2011. (credit:Getty Images)
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Keira smooths out her lob into straight locks at the "A Dangerous Method" photocall at the Venice Film Festival in 2011. (credit:Getty Images)
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Keira's short bob looks super cute with messy waves at the Empire Awards in March, 2011. (credit:Getty Images)
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Keira goes super short with longer pieces at the front, and short pieces at the back at the Rome Film Festival in Oct. 2010. (credit:Getty Images)
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Keira adds some waves to ruffled up her otherwise sleek hair at the "Never Let Me Go" afterparty in Oct. 201. (credit:Getty Images)
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Sleek and chic at the Chanel Spring 2011 show in Paris, Oct. 2010. (credit:Getty Images)
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Heavy fringe and lots of curls is a nice change from Keira's shorter hair at the Berlin Film Festival in 2009. (credit:Getty Images)
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Sleek and chic at "The Duchess" after party in Sept. 2008. (credit:Getty Images)
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A half updo with lots of wisps of hair at "The Edge of Love" photocall, June, 2008. (credit:Getty Images)
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Straight bangs with a messy low bun? Hell, yes! Keira manages to make a polarizing 'do super chic at the "Atonement" premiere in Dec., 2007. (credit:Getty Images)
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It's a wig but Keira's "The Duchess" hair was super adorable. (credit:Getty Images)
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Rocking sexy waves and a middle part at the Toronto Film Festival in 2007. (credit:Getty Images)
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Another beautiful headband paired with just-tumbled-out-of-bed hair at the "Atonement" premiere, Sept., 2007. (credit:Getty Images)
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Keira sports beachy waves at the Venice Film Festival in 2007. (credit:Getty Images)
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Blond highlights are a nice contrast to Keira's English Rose complexion at the "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" premiere in July, 2006. (credit:Getty Images)
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Keira grows out her pixie into a shaggy cute 'do at the "Pride & Prejudice" premiere in July, 2005. (credit:Getty Images)
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Keira's pixie cut is probably one of our favourite looks ever on the actress. She was way ahead of the curve back in 2005. (credit:Getty Images)
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