Harrison Fords Wife Has Supported His Love of Planes for 21 Years despite His Crashes
The Single-Engine Plane Piloted by Harrison Ford, 2015 | Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford, 2011 | Source: Getty Images
- Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart's marriage and relationship were judged harshly because of their age gap.
- The couple fell in love following several marriages for Ford.
- Even after Ford had figured in plane crashes in the past, Flockhart still supports her husband's passion for flying.
On June 25, 2023, Calista Flockhart and her husband, Harrison Ford, showed how much in love they still were as they smiled and stood hand-in-hand at the Taormina, Italy premiere of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." The couple snuggled up while posing for photos.
Ford, the star of the movie, was dressed in a navy suit, a light blue shirt, and a navy tie for the event. His wife wore a green satin dress, and at one point, she and her husband held hands while standing face-to-face.
Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart at the "Indiana Jones And The Dial of Destiny" screening at the Taormina Film Festival on June 25, 2023, in Taormina, Italy. | Source: Getty Images
The actor, who's turning 81 in July 2023, beamed for the cameras as his younger wife, 58, channeled class wearing heels that matched her husband's suit.
In an article shared on Facebook about the couple's presence at the occasion, two images were uploaded, showing the pair's looks, and many had a lot to say.
Screenshot of a comment about Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart's appearance at the "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" screening on June 25, 2023, in Taormina, Italy. | Source: Facebook/Daily Mail
Screenshot of a comment about Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart's appearance at the "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" screening on June 25, 2023, in Taormina, Italy. | Source: Facebook/Daily Mail
In one of the comments, the actress and Ford were said to be "bringing the glamour!" at the event. Meanwhile, a person who believed the actor was too old to be walking around on his own thought Flockhart's husband was a "poor guy" who needed people's assistance to "help him walk around," adding:
"But he looks good for his age."
Screenshot of comments about Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart's appearance at the "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" screening on June 25, 2023, in Taormina, Italy. | Source: Facebook/Daily Mail
Screenshot of a comment about Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart's appearance at the "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" screening on June 25, 2023, in Taormina, Italy. | Source: Facebook/Daily Mail
Another person confessed that they never imagined the couple's marriage would last but the couple has proven otherwise Someone else thought Ford was "Sooo old for the roll" before calling him a "moldie oldie."
Screenshot of comments about Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart's appearance at the "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" screening on June 25, 2023, in Taormina, Italy. | Source: Facebook/Daily Mail
Another person mentioned how the actress would be 80 when her husband was 102, while someone else stated:
"It's like Father daughter relationship.. no love here. Changing diapers can't be glamour thing. [sic]"
Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart at the "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" screening at the Taormina Film Festival on June 25, 2023, in Taormina, Italy. | Source: Getty Images
One Facebook user asked if Flockhart was Ford's "granddaughter," and another follower thought their age gap was "interesting." Despite the criticisms and judgments, the couple— who have a touching love story— are still going strong.
How Calista Met Her Forever-after Man
In 2002, Ford met his future wife at the 59th Golden Globe Awards. At the time, he was 60 and twenty-two years older than the actress. They started dating soon after, and it would take years before he proposed to her in 2009 while on a family vacation. The following year, the duo tied the knot.
Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford at the Movieline Young Hollywood Awards after-party on May 4, 2003. | Source: Getty Images
Before they met, Ford was married twice and had four children. When he met Flockhart, she had just adopted her son Liam, in 2001, and he adopted the boy later on.
During a 2003 interview, the "Indiana Jones" franchise actor said he was in love with the actress. He believed romantic relationships were the most fulfilling and exciting kinds of love that had the potential to happen at any stage of one's life. The star admitted that he wasn't surprised about falling in love.
The couple preferred living privately with their blended family, staying out of the spotlight, but there were times they were seen publicly over the years, like at the Taormina 2023 premiere of his movie.
Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart with her son Liam serving Thanksgiving dinner to the Skid Row homeless at the Los Angeles Mission on November 21, 2007, in Downtown Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Like any other couple, Ford and Flockhart have had some hard times. Luckily for the actor, his wife was dedicated to him no matter what; even when he had an airplane accident; she stayed by his side.
Calista's Loving Support for Her Husband
Ford confessed in 1998 that his favorite place was in the sky. The actor explained how he found satisfaction in learning a new skill more than the thrill of flying itself, though he wasn't sure he could even learn things anymore.
Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart at the Oscars on March 2, 2014, in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
The star revealed how he liked the "responsibilities" of flying, the places he went, the views he saw, and the people he met. Ford said flying was where he felt comfortable, free, and engaged.
Flockhart arrived shortly after her husband at the ER, looking concerned.
He noted how flying had become a significant part of his life. The celebrity only got his pilot's license at age 54 and liked being able to master something that was seen as complex and complicated, like flying.
The small plane owned by Harrison Ford seen after it crashed at the Penmar Golf Course in Venice, California, on March 5, 2015. | Source: Getty Images
In 1999, the "Star Wars" actor shared how he'd been highly identified with his acting career. While he enjoyed, respected, and loved the responsibility and freedom it provided, he admitted flying allowed him to create another identity where he wasn't seen as only an actor.
In May 2016, it was reported that Ford returned to flying months after being in a plane crash. His wife spoke to the media expressing her full support for his passion, saying
"He loves it, so I love it and I support him 100 percent."
The "Ally McBeal" star revealed she doesn't fly but is a willing passenger. She also isn't worried about her husband flying as a hobby, even after Ford figured in a plane crash in Santa Monica, California in 2015, among a few others.
Flockhart confessed that it was a scary and challenging time they went through then, but It also made her realize how unpredictable life is and how crucial it was to appreciate each second alive because one never knows what could happen.
Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 10th Annual Governors Awards on November 18, 2018, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
In the past, Ford revealed that the "Supergirl" actress loved flying, and he was thrilled because it was an essential pastime for him. He explained how flying was one of those activities more fun when done with someone who enjoyed it too.
Flockhart admits to loving flying, and Liam loves it too. She likes what she sees from the sky, but she also likes seeing her husband happy. Ford thinks the support he gets from his wife comes from her genuine love for him and wanting to see him doing something he loved.
During his 2015 accident, the actor, then 72, crashed on a Los Angeles golf course in his vintage airplane. He was admitted to a local hospital, where he recovered from his injuries with his wife constantly by his side.
Flockhart arrived shortly after her husband at the ER, looking concerned. The actress stayed with him until late, and the following morning, she drove Liam to school before going straight to the hospital, where she remained.
Ford has figured in other accidents in the air in the past, including crashing his helicopter in 1999, and making an emergency landing due to engine trouble..
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