15 Things You Didn't Know About When Harry Met Sally
2. When Harry And Sally Almost Spilt Up
The original ending was the complete opposite as Harry and Sally would depart ways instead of getting married. The producers wanted something with a bit of realism, as well as answering the question that men and women can just stay friends. Nora Ephron and Rob Reiner eventually changed their minds on the separation because they thought the story was leading to a happier ending.
In particular, Reiner’s cynicism on relationships changed because during production, he met the woman who would eventually become his wife.
Beforehand, Rob had such mistrust on love as he had been stuck in a decade of relationships that he couldn’t make work, and it made him wonder why Harry and Sally would ever get together. After finding true love of his own, he realized Harry and Sally were destined to be with each other.
Phew!