Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart's Relationship Timeline

Mar. 15, 2025

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Harrison FordandCalista Flockhartmay have seemed like an unlikely pair to fans at first, but their love has stood the test of time.

The two actors began dating after meeting at the 59th Golden Globe Awards in 2002. TheIndiana Jonesstar was 60 years old at the time and 22 years older than Flockhart. The couple got married eight years later in 2010 after Ford proposed on a family vacation the year prior.

Before their relationship, Ford had been married twice and welcomedfour kids. He later adopted Flockhart’s son, Liam, whom she adopted in 2001.

“I’m in love,” Ford said of Flockhart in a 2003 interview. “Romantic love is one of the most exciting and fulfilling kinds of love and I think there is a potential for it at any stage of your life. I was not surprised that I was able to fall in love, and I wasn’t surprised that I did.”

Now, Flockhart will cheer Ford on as the second season ofYellowstonespinoff1923,his latest project, premieres on Feb. 23 on Paramount+,

From their first encounter to memorable date nights and family vacations, here’s everything to know about Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart’s relationship.

January 20, 2002: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart meet at the 59th Golden Globe Awards

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Ford and Flockhart first crossed paths at the Golden Globe Awards at the beginning of 2002. Ford was still married to his second wife Melissa Mathison at the time, though Mathison hadfiled for legal separationin 2001. Their divorce was laterfinalizedin 2004.

Both Ford and Flockhart have said that although they’d seen each other’s respective movies, they weren’tlooking for loveor thinking about each other before that first meeting. “I remember loving him inMosquito Coast, but I didn’t really think about him,” said Flockhart.

2002: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart go on their first date

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Flockhart’sAlly McBealcostarJames Marsdenhas spoken about being the third wheel on Flockhart and Ford’s first date back in 2002.

During an appearance onThe Late Late Show with James Corden, Marsden explained that he had become friends with Flockhart through working together and that she had invited him along to dinner and then drinks at Ford’s home.

“I’m a harbinger of a wonderful, long relationship,” he joked. “I take the credit for that.”

September 1, 2002: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart appear together at the Venice Film Festival

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2003: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart discuss their shared love of flying

Ford had beenpassionate about flyingplanes for years since he obtained his pilot license. Luckily for him, Flockhart also enjoyed flying and it was an activity they bonded over in their early days, along with their son Liam.

“Calista loves to fly, and I’m thrilled because it’s so important to me and it’s the kind of thing that’s so much more fun with somebody who really enjoys it,” Ford told PEOPLE in 2003. “Liam loves to fly. Calista likes the process, she likes what she sees from the air, she likes seeing me happy. I think a lot of it has to do with that she loves to see me doing something that I love.”

Flockhart added, “I had always been a little nervous about flying, but when we went for the first time — I think to Santa Barbara — I wasn’t nervous at all. I loved it.”

“I also think I love it becauseI really trust Harrison,” she continued. “And we take Liam flying all the time and he loves it.”

October 27, 2003: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart attend a Los Angeles fashion show

In another early public appearance for the couple, Ford and Flockhart were in attendance at the 2 B Free fashion show in L.A.

October 15, 2007: Harrison Ford andCalista Flockharttake their son Liam to a pumpkin patch

Ford and Flockhartenjoyed a family day out, taking their son Liam and his friend to a pumpkin patch in preparation for Halloween.

November 21, 2007: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart serve meals with the L.A. Mission

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Over Thanksgiving, the couple were seen with son Liam giving back andserving mealsat the L.A. Mission and Anne Douglas Center.

April 8, 2008: Harrison Ford calls Calista Flockhart the best mother in the world

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He went on to share how grateful he is for Flockhart. “She’s brought a child back into my home,” he said. “My youngest, other than Liam, is 17. 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.”

February 14, 2009: Harrison Ford proposes to Calista Flockhart

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A little over seven years after the couple began dating, sources told PEOPLE that Ford hadproposed to Flockhartover Valentine’s Day weekend while the couple were on a family vacation with Liam.

June 15, 2010: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart get married

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A year later, Ford and Flockhartmarried in New Mexico, where Ford was filmingCowboys and Aliens.

August 8, 2013: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart attend theParanoiapremiere

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Flockhart wore a silver dress and strappy heels to the event, while Ford wore a black jacket and checked shirt.

March 5, 2015: Calista Flockhart visits Harrison Ford in hospital after plane crash

Since obtaining his pilot license, Ford has been involved in a few crashes over the years. In 2015, the actor crashed his vintage plane on an L.A. golf course.

Ford, then 72, stayed at a local hospital while recovering, and Flockhartnever left her husband’s side.

“Calista arrived at the ER shortly after Harrison,” a source told PEOPLE at the time. “She looked concerned and stayed with Harrison until late last night. This morning, she drove [their son] Liam to school and then straight to the hospital. She is still at the hospital now.”

August 10, 2015: Calista Flockhart opens up about Harrison Ford’s plane crash

A few months after Ford’s crash, Flockhart revealed that Ford was doing well and flying again.

“He loves it, so I love it, andI support him 100 percent,” she said.

She noted that while the crash was a “really hard, scary time” for their family, some good did come out of it. “I think it just makes you realize once again that life can turn on a dime, and we just have to appreciate every second we’re here, because you never know,” she explained.

December 10, 2015: Calista Flockhart discusses Harrison Ford’s texting habits

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During an appearance onJimmy Kimmel Live!, Flockhart spoke aboutFord’s texting skills. “We talk all the time. He’s learning to text,” she said of her husband who was in Australia filming a movie at the time. She added that while “he’s getting better” at texting, he doesn’t know how to use emojis just yet.

“He says, ‘Where’d you get that picture from?’ It’s really bad,” she said with a laugh.

December 14, 2015: Harrison Ford andCalista FlockhartattendStar Wars: The Force Awakenspremiere

Over four decades after he starred in the flagship series, Ford returned to theStar Warsuniverse in the 2015 filmStar Wars: The Force Awakens. Flockhart accompanied her husband tothe film’s premiereat the TCL Chinese Theatre in L.A.

Ford, who reprised his role as Han Solo in the movie, spoke about how premieres had changed since the firstStar Warsmovie was released in 1977. “In the 70s nobody knew what to anticipate, nobody had ever seen anything like it,” he said during the event.

November 18, 2018: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart have a date night at the Governors Awards

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The couple enjoyed a glamorousdate nightout at the 10th annual Governors Awards. Ford sported a new goatee and wore a black tux and bow tie, while Flockhart wore an off-the-shoulder, black-and-white dress with black pumps.

August 20, 2020: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart drop off son Liam at college in Ford’s private plane

Ford helped Liam start college in style. The pilotflew the couple’s sonto his liberal arts college in his private plane for the start of the fall semester. Flockhart was also present and was seen hugging Liam before she and Ford left.

August 8, 2021: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart vacation in Croatia during a filming break

After taking a break from filmingIndiana Jones 5, Ford and Flockhartwere spotted sightseeingin the Croatian city of Dubrovnik along with Liam and a tour guide.

The vacation came a few weeks after Ford injured his shoulder while rehearsing a fight scene. Disney said in a statement at the time that “production will continue while the appropriate course of treatment is evaluated, and the filming schedule will be reconfigured as needed in the coming weeks.”

December 2, 2022: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart attend the premiere of1923

January 27, 2023: Harrison Ford talks about potentially doing a movie with Calista Flockhart

“We’d love to find one we could do together,” theIndiana Jonesstar said. “But yeah, haven’t found one yet.”

He went on to explain that Flockhart started acting again after taking time off to focus on their son. “She’s just going back to work after having devoted herself to the raising of our son, Liam, for the last 20 years,” Ford said. “And she’s enjoying going back to work. I’m hoping we will find something to do together.”

February 8, 2023: Harrison Ford reveals why Calista Flockhart won’t fly with him in vintage planes

Ford spoke toThe Hollywood Reporterabout theaftermath of his near-death plane crashin March 2015. “My wife does not fly with me in vintage airplanes anymore — she will in others,” he said.

The actor admitted that his crash “was really hard on my family.” However, he continues to fly — even if Flockhart won’t join him in certain aircraft.

May 18, 2023: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart attend the Cannes Film Festival

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The couple attended theworld premiere of Ford’s filmIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destinyat the Cannes Film Festival. Flockhart and the actor, who donned coordinating black ensembles, were photographed holding hands on the red carpet.

June 14, 2023: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart attend the premiere ofIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

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Flockhart joined Ford at theLos Angeles premiereof his filmIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. TheAlly McBealalum dazzled in a yellow Ralph Lauren skirt that she first wore to the Emmys in 1999, while Ford looked handsome in a tailored navy suit.

June 25, 2023: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart attend a screening ofIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destinyin Italy

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January 14, 2024: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart attend the Critics Choice Awards

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The couple attended the Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles, where Ford was honored with thecareer achievement award.

“I want to thank my lovely wife, Calista Flockhart, who supports me when I need a lot of support,” the actor said during his acceptance speech. “And I need a lot of support.”

January 26, 2024: Calista Flockhart says she and Harrison Ford play pranks on each other

In an interview withThe New York Times,Flockhart called herself a “scare monster” when she’s at home with her husband, admitting she loves to “hide behind every corner” to scare him.

“I’ll put a plastic spider inside his big ice cubes in the tray, and then he’ll drink it,” she said. “But then I’ll go to bed two weeks later, and he’s out of town in Jackson, and I’ll take the covers down and there’s this little rubber scorpion. It’s fun.”

February 3, 2025: Harrison Ford says Calista Flockhart hasn’t seenCaptain America: Brave New World

Ahead of the February 2025 premiere of Ford’s Marvel debut, Ford toldEntertainment Tonightthat not only had his wife not seen the movie, but she also didn’t know much about the Marvel Universe in general.

“She thinks it’s Mrs. Marvel. She’s not seen this movie,” he said.

source: people.com