Harrison Ford Is Spotted on Date with Wife - They're Still in Love despite Critics Who Attacked Their Romance
- The actor Harrison Ford was recently spotted out on a date with his beloved wife, Calista Flockhart.
- Although the couple has been together for a few years now, they are still being criticized for their age difference.
- The pair is happily married, having tied the knot back in 2010. They ignore the criticism and live a blissful life together.
Harrison Ford, the star of numerous iconic films such as "Bladerunner" and the "Star Wars" franchise, has recently been spotted enjoying dinner with some friends. The pair arrived at an Italian restaurant in Santa Monica on June 11, joining friends for a meal. The group was spotted leaving the restaurant, saying goodbye with a few hugs.
While Ford and Flockhart greeted their companions, the actor placed his arm around his wife, drawing her in for a sweet embrace. In response, Flockhart put her head against her husband's shoulder and snuggled into Ford's hug. The couple has been seen enjoying each other's company on numerous occasions since they first started dating.
Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart on January 19, 2010 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
Now, years after they initially met, the two are still going strong. Although Flockhart and Ford both have children of their own, they don't share any kids. Ford has four children from previous marriages, two sons from his first marriage to Mary Marquardt and a son and daughter from his marriage to Melissa Mathison.
Ever since Ford and Flockhart first met, people have had divided opinions about their relationship.
Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford in Beverly Hills, California, United States, 2002 | Source: Getty Images
Ford has opened up about his relationship with his kids in recent years, saying that he was often too busy focusing on his career to be a great parent. He traveled too much to be constantly present in their lives and also confessed that he thought about himself too much. But he's trying to make up for his mistakes.
While Ford's children are mostly grown, Flockheart's boy, whom she adopted on her own, is finding his feet in the world. The actress and her son recently celebrated his graduation from Amherst College. With Flockhart and Ford attending the graduation ceremony, the 22-year-old accepted his diploma.
Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart on June 17, 2002 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Despite the recent public sighting, Ford and Flockhart prefer to keep their lives as private as possible. They rarely appear in public and keep information about their personal lives and family reasonably close to their chests. That said, the couple has been the subject of many online discussions since they were first linked.
Why Did People Criticize Their Love?
Ever since Ford and Flockhart first met, people have had divided opinions about their relationship. The pair first ran into each other at an awards show in 2002 when Flockhart allegedly spilled wine on the actor. Many people have posited that Flockhart premeditated the incident, but she has denied these claims, also noting that Ford was the one to spill the wine.
In the snap, Ford could be seen peaking around a corner, looking absolutely smitten by his beautiful wife.
Harrison Ford with Calista Flockhart in New York City. July 17, 2002 | Source: Getty Images
After meeting each other at the awards ceremony, the two went on their first date. Although they seemed to hit it off, it was a slightly awkward affair, since the actress insisted on bringing her friend James Marsden along. Still, the night seemed to go well, and the party went back to Ford's for drinks.
One date led to a few more, and soon, the two announced that they were seriously dating. This came with a new onset of whispers, though, since many were skeptical about the age gap between them. Ford, then 60, and Flockhart, 38 at the time, paid the naysayers no mind, preferring to focus their energy on building a healthy relationship.
Harrison Ford Calista Flockhart, 2002 | Source: Getty Images
Many doubted the pair would last long, suggesting the age gap and Ford's dating past would work together to drive them apart. Despite the doubt from fans, Ford and Flockhart stuck together. In 2009, Ford got down on one knee, asking Flockhart to marry him, and naturally, she said yes.
A year later, they said their vows and settled down together. Still, people wondered about their age difference, but Flockhart has made it clear that the 22-year difference between them has no effect on their relationship. The actress, now 58, mentioned that she's still attracted to Ford's (80) "little boy" charm.
Calista Flockhart, Harrison Ford, and Geri Halliwell, 2003 | Source: Getty Images
The two have opened up about their relationship, saying they bonded over a shared love of flying. Ford's passion for flying almost cost him his life in 2015 when his vintage aircraft suffered an engine malfunction. When he woke up in the ER, Flockhart was already by his side, and she stayed with him throughout his recovery.
What Is Harrison Ford and Calista's Family Life Like?
Ford and Flockhart said their vows during a romantic ceremony in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Soon after the wedding, Ford adopted Flockhart's son as his own, bringing another child into the Ford household. The actor was delighted to have the boy as part of his family, gushing about fatherhood:
"It's a wonderful opportunity to be part of a child's growing up, which is always an endless springtime. You see the blossoming and the growing and the nurturing and the payoff."
These days, Ford and Flockhart are living a happy life, watching their children graduate one by one and attending various ceremonies together. The couple confessed that they're both still working and mentioned that they'd love to star in a movie or TV show together. Flockhart is getting back into acting after taking a break to raise her son.
The pair attended the 2023 Cannes Film Festival together, walking down the red carpet hand-in-hand, looking stylish. Flockhart also shared an image of her showing off her dress before the festival. In the snap, Ford could be seen peaking around a corner, looking absolutely smitten by his beautiful wife.
Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford on May 18, 2023 in Cannes, France | Source: Getty Images
Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford on January 31, 2016 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Ford and Flockhart have praised each other publicly over the years, with the actress hailing her husband for his patient, understanding, and humorous nature. Ford has admired his wife on many occasions, stating, "She's more than a match for me. She's a strong woman, and I'm very fortunate to be with her."
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