Harrison Ford couldn't be more grateful to have had his wife, Calista Flockhart, by his side for the past 20 years.
During his acceptance speech for the Career Achievement Award at Sunday night's Critics Choice Awards, Ford visibly choked up as he talked about what she meant to him.
“I would like to thank my lovely wife, Calista Flockhart, for supporting me when I need so much support,” he told the audience. There were also tears in her eyes when her camera cut to Flockhart.
“And we need a lot of support,” he added with a smile.
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Harrison Ford became visibly emotional when accepting the Career Achievement Award at the Critics Choice Awards as he thanked his wife Calista Flockhart for “supporting me at a time when I needed a lot of support.” was. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
Ford and Flockhart married in 2010 after eight years of dating.
The pair first met at the 2002 Golden Globe Awards, where Ford won the Cecil B. DeMille Award and Flockhart was nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy for her role in the hit series “Ally McBeal.” .
Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart at the 2002 premiere of K-19: The Widowmaker. This was their first public appearance. (Kevin Winter/Image Direct)
Ally McBeal ended its final season that same year, and Flockhart began to retreat from the spotlight.
She continued to work on series such as Brothers and Sisters and Supergirl, but also focused on raising her son, Liam, whom she adopted in 2001.
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In 2007, Ford and Flockhart with their son Liam. Liam, who is currently 22 years old, will graduate from university in 2023. (Albert L. Ortega/WireImage)
In a 2012 interview with the Guardian after Brothers & Sisters ended, Ms Flockhart revealed that her son and family were her top priority.
“…Right now I'm focused on my 6th grade studies, football games and homework. I don't have any big plans. I'm a normal mom and yes, I'm a theater buff, but my family is my priority. That's it. My priorities are 'what guides me,''' she told the media.
Ford and Flockhart at the 2008 premiere of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. (Valerie Ash/AFP via Getty Images)
In a 2008 Reader's Digest interview, Ford praised his wife's parenting skills.
“She became a mother by choice. She adopted Liam as a single parent before we met. It's a huge responsibility,” he said. “She was devoted to Liam and did a really great job raising him, and I’m happy to be part of that work now.”
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Ford officially adopted Liam after marrying Flockhart in 2010.
While Flockhart took long breaks between projects, Ford continued to work steadily throughout the 2000s and 2010s, including the films that made him famous, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull; It also included “Star Wars: The Force Awakens'' and a return to the “Star Wars'' series. Blade Runner 2049. ”
While Ford continued acting, Flockhart stepped back from the spotlight to focus on her family. (Fraser Harrison/Getty Images)
Now that Liam has grown up and just graduated from university, the couple are looking to their future as empty nesters and possibly co-stars.
In January 2023, Ford told People during the premiere of the Apple TV+ series “Shrinking” that he and Flockhart “want to find a show that we can do together…but yeah, we haven't found one yet.” No,” he said.
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Ford and Flockhart attended the premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015. (Barry King/Wire Image)
“I'm just getting back to work after spending the last 20 years focusing on raising my son Liam,” Ford said, adding that his wife is “enjoying getting back to work and I hope they can find something.” he added. Things we do together. ”
Flockhart will next be seen on the FX series “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans,” which premieres on January 31st.
Ford is set to appear in Captain America: The Brave New World, which is scheduled for release in 2025, and continues to work on the TV series 1923 and The Shrinking.
And through it all, he remains grateful for Flockhart's support.
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Mr. Ford thanked Mr. Flockhart in a surprise Palme d'Or acceptance speech last year, saying, “My life is indebted to my lovely wife, who has supported my passions and dreams, and I am grateful.'' (Loic Venance/Getty Images)
Ford won the surprise Palme d'Or at the world premiere of Indiana Jones and the Dial at last summer's Cannes Film Festival.
During his acceptance speech, Ford was on the verge of tears, thanking not only his fans but also his wife.
According to Variety, Ford said, “I was very touched by this. They say that when you approach death, you can see your life flashing before your eyes, and I saw my life flashing before my eyes.'' “I saw it flash on and off. It's a big part of my life.” “My life is made possible by my loving wife who supports my passions and dreams. I am grateful.”
He once again thanked her for her support at the film's U.S. premiere, telling Access Hollywood, “That's what it's all about. She gave me the time and energy to pursue my passion.” .
