BEIJING, Jan. 24 -- Meg Ryan is set to join Hollywood's adoptive mothers after reportedly signing up to play mother to a Chinese baby.

    The actress will take charge of a Chinese baby soon, according to America's OK! magazine.

    Sources claim Ryan has spent months chasing her dream of becoming a mum for the second time and heard the news she had been approved late last year.

    The adoption is scheduled to take place at an American consulate in China, said OK!.

    An insider said, ¡°The consulate will formalize the adoption and grant Meg's new daughter a visa and a social security number. They will probably be flying back to the United States immediately after the process is complete.¡±

    Ryan has a teenage son, Jack, by former husband Dennis Quaid.

    Other Hollywood stars who have discovered the thrill of adoption include Angelina Jolie, Sharon Stone and Nicole Kidman.

    (Source: Shenzhen Daily/Agencies)