The Unforgettable Love Story of Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart: A Timeline that Will Leave You Awestruck

Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart's first meeting had all the elements of a romantic comedy, taking place in the glamorous world of Hollywood's A-list.

The iconic Star Wars actor and the talented Ally McBeal alum crossed paths for the first time at the 2002 Golden Globe Awards. Speculation arose that Flockhart caught Ford's eye by purposefully spilling a drink on him, but the Emmy nominee clarified that this was not true.

"We had been engaging in conversation for approximately 20 minutes when the wine accidentally spilled, and the truth is, it was Harrison who caused the spillage!" Flockhart revealed in a June 2003 interview with Hello! magazine.

During the same interview, the renowned actor from "Witness" passionately expressed his adoration for Flockhart, who happens to be 22 years younger than him. "I am deeply in love," Ford confessed to the publication. "Romantic love is one of the most exhilarating and gratifying forms of affection, and I believe it can occur at any stage of life. I was not taken by surprise when I fell in love, nor was I taken aback when it actually happened."

Flockhart expressed that she didn't think much about their age difference. She clarified that it didn't affect their relationship in any way. Flockhart mentioned that she finds Ford adorable, especially when he wakes up in the morning, resembling a young boy. In February 2009, after dating for seven years, Ford proposed to Flockhart. They got married the next year at a ceremony in Santa Fe, New Mexico, held at the governor's mansion. Ford also became the adoptive parent of Flockhart's son, Liam, who was born in 2001.

The couple has chosen to keep their relationship details relatively private over the years, but from time to time, they share amusing anecdotes about one another. Back in 2015, Flockhart disclosed that Ford, at the age of 73, was in the process of learning how to text. However, he didn't quite understand the concept of emojis. "He would ask, 'Where did you find that picture?'" the former Supergirl actress revealed during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! "It was pretty comical."

Ford later humorously suggested that the key to a lasting marriage is maintaining silence. "Just don't talk," he joked with Parade in February 2020. "Simply nod your head."

Prior to meeting Flockhart, the Hollywood legend had been married two times. His first marriage was to Mary Marquardt, which lasted from 1965 to 1979. His second marriage was to screenwriter Melissa Mathison, who sadly passed away in 2015, and they were together from 1983 to 2004. Ford and Marquardt have two sons named Ben (born in 1966) and Willard (born in 1969). Ford and Mathison have a son named Malcolm (born in 1987) and a daughter named Georgia (born in 1990).

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Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart's Relationship Timeline

Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart's first encounter was straight out of a rom-com — albeit one set among the Hollywood A-list.

The Star Wars actor and the Ally McBeal alum first crossed paths at the 2002 Golden Globe Awards. Rumors circulated that Flockhart caught her future husband's attention by purposefully spilling a drink on him, but Flockhart clarified that this was not true. According to Flockhart, they had been conversing for about 20 minutes before the wine incident, and it was actually Harrison who accidentally spilled the wine. Flockhart shared this in an interview with Hello! magazine in June 2003.

During the same interview, the star of Witness shared his enthusiasm for his relationship with Flockhart, who is 22 years younger than him. "I'm in love," Ford expressed to the outlet. "Romantic love is incredibly thrilling and satisfying, and I believe it is possible at any phase of life. Falling in love didn't come as a surprise to me, and neither did actually experiencing it."

As for Flockhart, she disregarded the significant age gap in their relationship. "It doesn't bother me," she clarified. "It doesn't affect our connection in any way. I adore the way he looks when he wakes up in the morning. It's not about being handsome, but rather about being cute. He resembles a little boy."

The pilot proposed to Flockhart in February 2009, after dating for seven years. They got married the following year at a ceremony held at the governor's mansion in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Ford also adopted Flockhart's son, Liam, who was born in 2001.

While the couple has kept their relationship private, they occasionally share amusing anecdotes about each other. In 2015, Flockhart revealed that Ford, then 73 years old, was "learning to text." However, he struggled to understand emojis. "He would ask, 'Where did you get that picture?'" the Supergirl star shared during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! "It's pretty funny."

Ford later humorously suggested that the key to a lasting marriage is maintaining silence. In a February 2020 interview with Parade, he quipped, "Don't talk. Nod your head."

Prior to his relationship with Flockhart, the renowned Hollywood figure had been married twice. His first marriage was to Mary Marquardt from 1965 to 1979, and his second marriage was to the late screenwriter Melissa Mathison from 1983 to 2004. Ford and Marquardt are the proud parents of sons Ben (born in 1966) and Willard (born in 1969). The action star and Mathison, who unfortunately passed away in 2015, had a son named Malcolm (born in 1987) and a daughter named Georgia (born in 1990).

Keep scrolling for a complete timeline of Ford and Flockhart's romance:

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January 2002

The duo crossed paths for the very first time at the prestigious 59th Golden Globe Awards. It was during this grand event that Ford graced the stage to receive the esteemed Cecil B. DeMille Award, while Flockhart found herself in the spotlight, nominated for her remarkable performance in Ally McBeal.

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September 2002

The couple made one of their first public appearances at the Venice International Film Festival.

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February 2009

Ford proposed to Flockhart over Valentine's Day weekend.

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June 2010

The couple tied the knot in New Mexico, where Ford was filming Cowboys & Aliens. The ceremony was officiated by then-Governor Bill Richardson.

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March 2015

Ford, who is an avid pilot, had to make an emergency landing in Venice, California due to a mechanical problem. Unfortunately, the accident resulted in Ford suffering from a broken pelvis and a broken ankle. Five months later, Flockhart spoke to reporters about the incident, expressing how difficult and terrifying it was for their family. She emphasized how the experience served as a reminder that life can drastically change in an instant, urging everyone to cherish every moment since the future is uncertain.

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December 2015

The pair attended the premiere of Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens, which saw Ford reprise his role as Han Solo for the first time since 1983's Return of the Jedi.

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August 2020

Ford flew Liam (and Flockhart) in his private plane to drop the teen off at college.

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December 2022

Flockhart joined Ford at the premiere of 1923, the Yellowstone spinoff that also stars Helen Mirren. The show is the 42 actor's first major role in a TV series.

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February 2023

During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ford disclosed that Flockhart "doesn't accompany me on vintage airplanes" following his 2015 accident, specifying that "she will on other types of aircraft." (The Fugitive star was piloting a WWII airplane at that time.) Reflecting on the frightening incident, he admitted, "It was extremely tough on my family and myself."

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May 2023

The couple held hands as they attended the Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny during the 76th Cannes Film Festival in France.