Harrison Ford fell in love at 67 with a much younger woman after two failed marriages, and he even adopted her son. The actor felt like a little boy again and gushed over his wife, with whom he lives a quiet life on a farm where they enjoy spending time in the woods.
Harrison Ford was married twice before he met and fell in love at age 67 with his third wife, actress Calista Flockhart. In 1964, the actor married his first wife, Mary Marquardt.
Harrison worked as a carpenter to support their two sons before he became famous. In 1977, he appeared in Star Wars and rose to fame, but his marriage struggled under the pressures of Hollywood. Years later, his co-star Carrie Fisher revealed they had an intense affair during that time. Harrison’s marriage to Marquardt ended in 1979.
In 1983, Harrison married screenwriter Melissa Mathison. The couple did not sign a prenuptial agreement and went on to have a son and a daughter. However, their marriage also ended. When they divorced in 2004, Harrison reportedly paid $85 million, though the separation was described as amicable.
In 2003, Harrison, then 60, publicly admitted he was in love with Calista Flockhart, who was 38 at the time. He said romantic love could happen at any stage of life and described it as one of the most fulfilling experiences.
The couple had been dating since January 2002 after meeting at the Golden Globe Awards. Harrison had been private about their relationship until he proposed to Calista on Valentine’s Day in 2009. They married in June 2010 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Before meeting Harrison, Calista had adopted her son, Liam, in 2001 as a single parent. After their marriage, Harrison formally adopted Liam, adding him to his four children from previous marriages.
In 2008, Harrison said becoming a father again made him less self-centered. He appreciated the chance to be part of a young child’s life, describing parenthood as an endless springtime. He praised Calista as an exceptional mother, noting that she had chosen motherhood deliberately and devoted herself fully to raising her son.
Harrison acknowledged that he was different as a parent with Liam, explaining that maturity had changed how he approached fatherhood. He said he was happy to help and deeply admired how Calista cared for their son.
The couple appeared deeply in love and shared activities they enjoyed together. At times, Calista even became Harrison’s caretaker.
Finding True Love and Companionship at 67
When Harrison met Calista, he wasn’t looking for love. Although he sometimes felt lonely, he didn’t want to live his life trying to avoid loneliness. Calista, who had dated other celebrities in the past, said she hadn’t thought about Harrison romantically before meeting him, though she admired his work.
Harrison recalled watching Ally McBeal occasionally before meeting Calista, though once they were together, she discouraged him from watching it because she didn’t like seeing herself on screen.
In 2003, the couple addressed their 22-year age difference. Calista said it didn’t affect their relationship and that she often forgot about it. She described Harrison as cute rather than handsome, saying he looked like a little boy in the mornings.
There were differing accounts of how they met, including rumors that Calista spilled a drink on Harrison. She later clarified that the spill was accidental and that they had talked for about 20 minutes beforehand.
One activity they bonded over was flying. Harrison shared that Calista loved flying with him, enjoying both the experience and seeing him do something he loved. Calista said she trusted his piloting skills completely, and even though she had once been nervous about flying, she grew to love it. They often took Liam flying as well.
The family also made a point of giving back. In 2007, Harrison, Calista, and Liam volunteered together to feed the homeless in Los Angeles, teaching their son the importance of helping others.
In 2015, Harrison was involved in a plane crash and suffered facial injuries. Calista stayed by his side in the hospital, returning repeatedly after taking care of family responsibilities. Sources described her as deeply concerned and devoted during his recovery.
Harrison eventually recovered and returned home to his family.
Calista and Harrison’s Quiet Life on a Farm
By 2022, it was reported that Harrison, Calista, and Liam lived on a ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Harrison had owned the property for decades and described it as a personal sanctuary where he could walk freely, enjoy nature, and find peace.
The family split time between Wyoming and Los Angeles. Harrison sold his longtime Brentwood home and later purchased another mansion with Calista, which became their primary residence in the city.
On the ranch, Harrison balanced light work with leisure. He enjoyed flying when weather permitted, walking in the woods, biking, and handling household chores. He worked in his woodshop and took on maintenance projects around the property.
When not working, Harrison focused on spending time with Calista and raising Liam. He shared that on weekends, he did whatever his wife and son wanted to do — hiking, riding motorcycles, or building projects together.
Harrison said he met Liam when the boy was only months old and had been part of his life ever since. In 2020, the couple celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary.
Reflecting on marriage, Harrison joked that one secret to making it last was knowing when not to talk and simply nod. He also remarked on his dry humor, saying he never consciously thought about being funny — he simply saw humor in life.
