Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 26, 2025 · Entertainment

Harrison Ford & Calista Flockhart: A Hollywood Marriage Defying Odds

Despite this, the ultra-private couple have gone on to forge one of the most successful marriages in Hollywood even after his previous reputation as a womanizer (seen in 2002)

"Love Conquers All: The Sizzling Saga of Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart's Whirlwind Romance"

In a shocking turn of events, Hollywood's most eligible bachelor, Harrison Ford, traded in his reputation as a womanizer for a life of marital bliss with none other than the stunning Calista Flockhart. Theirs was a love story that defied convention, with a whopping 22-year age gap between the Indiana Jones icon and the Ally McBeal star.

But don't just take our word for it - the couple's fairy-tale romance has been making headlines for over two decades! It all started at the 2002 Golden Globes, where Calista, then 38, caught Harrison's eye (or should we say, his heart?). The pair exchanged numbers, and before long, they were sipping wine and getting to know each other.

When Harrison Ford started dating Calista Flockhart in 2002 they were met with a sea of skepticism due to their significant 22-year age gap

Fast forward to 2003, when Calista boldly addressed the elephant in the room: their significant age gap. "It doesn't faze me," she told People magazine with a cheeky grin. And it seemed that her sentiments were echoed by Harrison himself, who gushed about their whirlwind romance to Hello! magazine.

Their first official date was a doozy - Calista asked her costar James Marsden (yes, you read that right) to join them for dinner and drinks at Harrison's pad. Talk about an awkward situation! But somehow, it worked. The trio laughed, joked, and enjoyed each other's company, paving the way for their future together.

As the years went by, their love continued to grow stronger. In 2009, Harrison proposed to Calista on Valentine's Day (how romantic!), and they tied the knot in a private ceremony in Santa Fe, New Mexico in June 2010. The pair has since adopted a son, Liam, who shares his father's passion for flying.

While speaking to Reader's Digest in 2008, Harrison - who adopted Calista's son, Liam - spoke out about his wife's amazing parenting. He gushed: 'She's the best mother in the world.' The family is seen in 2007

But don't think that their love is without its challenges. In March 2015, Harrison was involved in a near-fatal plane crash, leaving Calista shaken but determined to be by her husband's side throughout his recovery. "She hardly left his side," a source revealed to People magazine at the time. "This morning, she drove [their son] Liam to school and then straight to the hospital. She is still at the hospital now."

Despite the ups and downs, Calista remains devoted to her husband, praising him for being an "awesome father" to their son. And Harrison can't help but gush about his wife's amazing parenting skills - after all, she adopted Liam before they even met!

As the years have passed, this power couple has continued to defy convention and inspire fans around the world. In October 2024, Calista accompanied her husband to the Critics' Choice Awards, where he was honored with a lifetime achievement award. "I want to thank my lovely wife, Calista Flockhart, who supports me when I need a lot of support - and I need a lot of support," he beamed.

Seen with their son Liam at his graduation in 2023

And in a rare solo outing, Calista was spotted looking frail yet radiant as she headed out in LA, her hair swept back from her face and sporting a trucker cap. Who can resist this adorable duo? With their love story having captured the hearts of millions, it's clear that true love conquers all - even the most daunting age gap!

Calista and Harrison - who have a son called Liam, 24, - met at the 2002 Golden Globes (seen), and by the following year, they were living together

Calista previously remarked then that their age gap 'doesn't faze me. Sometimes I even say: 'Wow, I keep forgetting that he's 22 years older than me''

In March 2015, Harrison got into a horrifying, near-death plane crash - when his vintage aircraft hit into an LA golf course after suffering from an engine malfunction (seen) - but Calista was by his side for all of his recovery

Harrison was 60 and Calista was 38 when they first started dating, and many were quick to slam the unlikely pairing (seen in 2003)

Harrison's first marriage was to a woman named Mary Marquardt (seen in 1977), whom he met in college. They tied the knot in 1964, but split in 1979 amid accusations that he had cheated

He then went on to wed screenwriter Melissa Mathison (seen in 2000) in 1983. But that too didn't last, and they separated in 2000, with their divorce finalized four years later