Billy Crystal reveals where his iconic ‘When Harry Met Sally’ sweater is and Internet has a lot to say

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Billy Crystal is revealing the whereabouts of his iconic chunky knit sweater from ‘When Harry Met Sally’, and it is safe to assume that even the actor doesn’t know its exact location. 

The 76-year-old actor, who played the role of Harry Burns in the 1989 classic, recently revealed that he is no longer in possession of the sweater from the film. 

Speaking to People, Crystal opened up about the sweater that managed to capture the collective imagination of a generation of cinema lovers.

Billy Crystal opens up about the ‘When Harry Met Sally’ sweater

During an interview with People, the ‘Here Today’ actor was asked whether he was still in possession of a few clothes from his movies. 

The comedian replied positively, saying, “I got a lot,” before adding, “I’m a little bit of a clothes horse.”

However, he revealed soon, “The one I don’t have is that sweater, and I had it for years, the one from Harry and Sally — the real one.”

Crystal went on to elaborate on the sweater’s current location, noting, “I believe it was to UCLA’s theater department with tons of clothes for costumes.”

Though he wasn’t entirely sure, Crystal added, “I have a feeling it’s there. I’ve racked my brain as I’ve seen other people — you’ve seen them on social media wearing a sweater, doing the pose that is from that scene. I wish I had that sweater […].”

The actor even ended his discussion with a whole-hearted plea to UCLA’s theater department, “UCLA, if you’re watching, maybe would you check the archives and see if it’s in the wardrobe department?”

In another interview with 'Today's Hoda Kotb, Crystal made the same plea to UCLA to find him his sweater. 

Considered one of the greatest love stories ever produced in Hollywood, ‘When Harry Met Sally’ follows the slow-burn romance of two friends, Harry Burns (Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan).

Fans react as Billy Crystal reveals probable location of the sweater

As Billy Crystal revealed that he is no longer in possession of the sweater, fans over the internet chimed in to air their views on the matter. While a section of the fans made a heartfelt plea to the knitters to make him an exact sweater, others were shocked that a cinematic treasure was lost. 

One of the fans commented on Facebook, "I've got the exact sweater, from Ireland!!! It has every kind of stitch!"

Someone else added, "Ive always admired that sweater ! What I’d do to have one."

"Oh someone who knits, make him a replica," pleaded another fan. 

Another individual chimed in, "Could someone make him a new one?"

"That was a great sweater and would still be in style today.Love that Movie," one fan wrote.

Someone else noted, "Chris Evans wore it in Knives Out (j/k)."

Another fan quipped, "Pretty sure my stepdad has this sweater actually."

"My fear unlocked. And this is why I’m a hoarder," said another fan.

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