Meghan Ory On-Set Selfie Highlights Working Mom Balance
Meghan Ory’s on-set close-up shows her balancing as an actress and day-to-day working mom!.
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Meghan Ory, best known for her turns in ABC’s Once Upon a Time and Hallmark’s Chesapeake Shores, offered fans a rare backstage peek this week. Posting a striking close-up to Instagram, the Canadian actress captioned the shot “Ready for my close up #onset #anactorprepares #workingmom,” underscoring her dual life as a busy professional and devoted parent. The image shows Ory in full hair-and-makeup mode, a hint of studio lighting catching the gleam in her eyes as she braces for another take.
On-set Glamour Meets Real Life
In the photograph, Ory wears natural but polished makeup and loose waves framing her face, a soft-focus lens lending the moment a cinematic quality. Fans immediately noted the authenticity of the shot: no filters, no frills—just an actress gearing up for the day’s schedule. It’s the kind of unvarnished moment that plays well on social media, where audiences crave genuine glimpses behind the scenes. “Ready for my close up,” she writes, channeling classic Hollywood vibes while tagging herself as #anactorprepares.
Ory’s career spans more than a decade, starting in Canadian television before she landed her breakout role as Ruby Lucas—better known to fairy-tale buffs as the Red Riding Hood—in ABC’s hit Once Upon a Time (2012–2018). Since then, she’s headlined Chesapeake Shores on Hallmark Channel and taken on guest spots in series like The Listener and Supernatural. Her Instagram update hints that she’s now prepping for a new project, which she’s keeping under wraps, but longtime followers are already speculating about everything from a network drama to an indie feature.
Career Highlights To Date
• Breakout in Once Upon a Time as Ruby Lucas/Red Riding Hood (2012)
• Lead role as Abby O’Brien Summers in Chesapeake Shores (2016–present)
• Early work includes recurring roles on The Guard and Vampire Diaries spin-offs
• Recent social posts tease an upcoming film shoot away from home
Beyond her screen work, Ory often uses social media to candidly discuss her life off camera. Earlier this year, she shared a heartfelt Mother’s Day message, writing, “Mama’s come in all forms and ways… I see you.” That same compassion appears in her current update, where she acknowledges #workingmom responsibilities even as she focuses on her craft.
Partner Steps In As Solo Parent
Fans following Ory’s feed know she’s quick to shine a spotlight on her partner, actor and stunt double Johnny Reardon. In February, she reposted a moment of him juggling their two young sons as a makeshift jungle gym, captioning the snap from her husband’s own account: “While the cats away – John becomes daddy jungle-gym! #workingmom #dadlife #gratitude.” And back in January, Ory admitted she was heading off to do a movie “away from home for the first time ever,” thanking Reardon “for holding down the fort, solo parenting while the kids miss mommy.” Those earlier posts frame her latest on-set image in context: she knows there’s a team at home supporting her every step of the way.
Her willingness to share both sides of the camera has earned Ory a reputation for authenticity. In an industry where polished red-carpet moments often dominate headlines, her unfiltered snapshots of makeup chairs, script mark-ups and late-night text messages to home stand out. They resonate especially with viewers who juggle multiple roles themselves—professional ambitions and family life.
As Ory heads into another busy season of filming, her Instagram followers will no doubt keep tuning in for updates. For now, that simple close-up speaks volumes: preparation, passion and the balancing act of an actress who’s also putting mom duties first. Her next chapter—both on screen and off—looks set to be one many fans will follow closely, one genuine snapshot at a time.
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