Harrison Ford: Iconic, Candid, and Still Surprising at 82
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Harrison Ford: Iconic, Candid, and Still Surprising at 82
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Harrison Ford has been everywhere in the past few days reminding us why he’s both a Hollywood legend and a singular character off-screen. At 82, Ford was at the center of a delightful Air Force One reunion at the 2025 Golden Globes. Seated beside co-star Glenn Close, Ford drew the attention of fans who reveled in nostalgia over their iconic 1997 film roles—he as President Marshall, she as his stalwart Vice President. The moment lit up social media and even inspired a cannabis joke from host Nikki Glaser, highlighting Ford’s enduring pop culture relevance and wit, according to coverage by AOL and CBS.
Turning from awards glitz to health news, Ford withdrew as a presenter from the 2025 Oscars after being diagnosed with shingles, as reported by Variety and National Herald India. Though fans were concerned, sources close to Ford assured everyone he’s resting and recuperating at home. Just days prior, he made what’s now his last public appearance at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards, where he was all smiles sharing a playful exchange with Shrinking co-star Jessica Williams.
On the business and creative front, Ford remains deeply engaged with television. During the Televerse 2025 conference in Los Angeles, Ford was jovial while fielding questions about Shrinking, the Apple TV+ comedy series netting him his first Emmy nomination. He described being part of the ensemble cast as a highlight of his later career, emphasizing his pride in their collective work over individual accolades, ABC News 4 reports. Ford’s humility and self-deprecation were on full display; when asked if he ever sought acting advice from his colleagues, his retort was classic: “No, I go home for that.”
Meanwhile, Ford’s willingness to look back has sparked headlines. In a new interview with Variety, Ford recounted advice from his early days—a Columbia Pictures exec once told him to ditch his “pretentious” name and try to be more like Elvis Presley. Ford reflected that he never sought fame, just a steady acting gig, and even now, he brushes off retirement, asserting there’s always a place for “old people” in movies.
The talk shows and podcasts haven’t let up either. An NPR podcast released an episode this week featuring Ford, where he laughed about the absurdities of celebrity—including, during a live interview, fielding a phone call from Jay Leno about a toilet seat. Even social media caught these candid moments, with NPR describing Ford as “more than a movie star: he’s an icon.” Despite the setbacks—shingles, Oscar withdrawal—Harrison Ford is, as NPR puts it, still experiencing firsts, never slowing down, and never ceasing to surprise both fans and the industry.
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