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Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford

By: Katie Brown
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 This is the life story of acclaimed actor Harrison Ford, chronicling his unconventional path from unknown carpenter to one of Hollywood’s highest-grossing leading men. It tracks his early acting struggles, big break playing Han Solo in Star Wars, and rise to stardom through iconic roles like Indiana Jones. Now entering his fifth decade in the business, the biography looks at Ford’s staying power as a beloved cinematic hero and bankable star, as well as his determination to keep pursuing his craft into his 80s. Captivating from modest beginnings to an accidental career defining classic film characters, it offers behind-the-scenes insight into the prolific actor.Copyright Katie Brown Art
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  • Harrison Ford's Toilet Seat Saga, Emmy Nod, and Witness Revival at 83

    Harrison Ford's Toilet Seat Saga, Emmy Nod, and Witness Revival at 83
    Sep 7 2025
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    Harrison Ford, now 83 and ever the legend, is having a late-career moment that is both playful and profound. Just days ago, Ford charmed the podcast world on NPR’s Wild Card with Rachel Martin, where he revealed an oddly relatable saga involving Jay Leno and a decades-old toiletry dilemma. After years searching for a replacement toilet seat for his Wyoming home, Ford remembered Leno had a 3D printer—so he called in a favor. Leno, to Ford’s delight, embraced the challenge, rallying help to craft the perfect seat for Ford’s office bathroom. The episode was light, but its viral pickup across social and entertainment press—Entertainment Weekly first broke the story on August 24—underscored Ford’s enduring knack for making ordinary quirks legendary.

    Yet 2025 is about much more than home improvement for the movie icon. Ford just received his first-ever Emmy nomination for his role as Dr. Paul Rhoades in the Apple TV Plus series Shrinking, according to The Hollywood Reporter and IMDb News. This nomination is big both personally and biographically: after more than 60 major films and half a century in Hollywood, being recognized by TV’s highest honor adds a trophy belt notch long overdue. Ford becomes one of the oldest actors ever nominated in a supporting comedy category, joining legends like Alan Arkin. He recently wrapped Shrinking’s third season and was visibly moved delivering a tearful thank-you to cast and crew, a clip Apple TV posted to Instagram. Fans and industry insiders alike have described Ford’s work on Shrinking as a new creative peak, demonstrating he is not merely coasting on legacy. In interviews with Variety and Vanity Fair published this week, Ford laughed off retirement rumors, reflecting that Hollywood still has plenty of use for “old people,” and that acting gives him essential human connection—a motivation that seems to be deepening with age.

    Streaming news is also abuzz with the return of one of Ford’s most celebrated films. Collider and Paramount announced that Witness, the 1985 romantic thriller once absent from all platforms, is back on Paramount Plus as of September 1. Film buffs are quick to point out this movie earned him his only Oscar nomination, and renewed streaming interest has introduced Ford’s quieter performances to a new audience. Meanwhile, Ford’s Wyoming ranch remains his real-life Fortress of Solitude, as profiled in a September 5 feature from News Today, highlighting his withdrawal from the Hollywood spotlight in favor of family, flying, and the wild outdoors.

    So whether it’s Emmy buzz, a viral podcast toilet seat, or a 40-year-old thriller storming the charts, every headline this week says Harrison Ford is as present—and as unpredictable—as ever.

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  • Harrison Ford's Toilet Seat Tale: Embracing the Weird Side of Aging in Hollywood

    Harrison Ford's Toilet Seat Tale: Embracing the Weird Side of Aging in Hollywood
    Aug 31 2025
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    August ended with Harrison Ford embracing the wonderfully weird side of aging in Hollywood. The biggest headline comes courtesy of Ford’s NPR podcast appearance on Wild Card with Rachel Martin, where the Indiana Jones icon revealed he’d enlisted Jay Leno to 3D print a new toilet seat for his Wyoming home. Ford explained with his trademark gruff wit that his old seat was discontinued, unsightly, and impossible to replace, so he called in a favor. According to Ford, Leno “embraced the project” like only Jay could. Ford’s story went viral for its offbeat charm and his irreverent honesty. When asked if he dispenses advice to Emmy-nominated Shrinking co-stars, he replied “No, I go home for that s—t! That’s where I get my instruction.”

    Professional milestones haven’t slowed down much. Ford was seen at Televerse celebrating his first-ever Emmy nomination for Apple TV’s Shrinking—a major breakthrough since this marks over sixty years since his debut. Interviews suggest Ford’s mentoring style remains hands-off; he prefers his co-stars learn through experience, not lectures. The actor is scheduled to return for Shrinking’s third season, cementing his place in the streaming era as ensemble-driven series redefine star power. A recent industry piece from Beverly Boy highlights that, while social media influencers are shaking up the definition of celebrity, Ford’s name recognition and legacy still carry weight.

    Personal life headlines focused on Ford’s 15-year marriage to Calista Flockhart. Asked by NPR about the secret to his longevity in romance, Ford quipped that “old people can love too,” emphasizing that the work is in “maintaining, nurturing, basically, not f—ing up.” Ford and Flockhart marked their fifteenth anniversary quietly in June, and Ford noted he’s been married, in total, almost all his adult life.

    The actor’s unusual Idaho home improvement saga aside, Ford continues to pop up in social and fan contexts. He was listed as attending an informal open mic—alongside George Clooney and Vince Vaughn, according to church bulletin blog Verge of the Dude—though that detail remains lightly reported and feels more anecdotal than headline news.

    Meanwhile, Ford’s impact on the business side of Hollywood is being weighed in retrospectives. Cinemablend ran a story recounting his early refusal to change his name to “Kurt Affair” for studio execs—a defiant move that shaped his enduring brand. Lastly, Ford joined Helen Mirren for a recent conversation reflecting on their long-lasting onscreen relationship in Yellowstone’s prequel 1923, suggesting that the audience’s desire for mature romance is stronger than ever.

    No major controversies or reported business deals surfaced this week, and there were no viral social media dustups. These closing days of August find Harrison Ford a living demonstration that aging icons can headline Emmy races, drive trending news with toilet-seat ingenuity, and still capture hearts—on screen and off—for a generation that grew up watching him run, fly, and fall in love.

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  • Harrison Ford's Toilet Seat Tale: 3D Printing, Practical Wisdom, and Emmy Nods at 83

    Harrison Ford's Toilet Seat Tale: 3D Printing, Practical Wisdom, and Emmy Nods at 83
    Aug 27 2025
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    In a week filled with color and candor, Harrison Ford leaned into his quirks and his legacy with newsworthy wit and authenticity. Social media has been ablaze since NPR’s Wild Card podcast episode in which Ford, at 83, shared a peculiar but very real-life dilemma: a discolored old office toilet seat at his Wyoming home. With the model discontinued and plumbing pals stumped, Ford swallowed his pride and called comedian Jay Leno, recalling a garage 3D printer from years back. To the delight of podcast host Rachel Martin and fans alike, Ford explained that Leno, true to his gearhead reputation, eagerly took on the challenge. As Ford told Parade and Entertainment Weekly, “People appeared from the depths, out of the shadows, and they got involved in it.” Yes, Ford is planning to use the seat, not just admire it—his kind of practical Hollywood memorabilia.

    While the 3D-printed toilet seat saga trended on Instagram and drew thousands of amused comments, Ford revealed new personal wisdom in that same Wild Card appearance. Discussing his celebrated 15-year marriage to Calista Flockhart, Ford quipped that maintaining a relationship is “basically not screwing up,” and mused, “Old people can love too.” He marked their anniversary this June and joked that being first married at age 23 “should be illegal,” a moment that made headlines in outlets like NBC15 and KTVO.

    But the news wasn’t all lighter fare. Variety’s recent long-form interview saw Ford reflect on the polarized state of American politics under President Trump’s second term. Ford said, “the pendulum doth swing... and it’s on a healthy swing to the right at the moment,” but insisted that “the middle is where we belong because compromise is fair and honest.” Candid yet ever grounded, he remarked that the middle class is fraying, but Americans keep searching for “commonality,” especially in economic hardship. Ford’s public endorsement of Kamala Harris in the last election was mentioned as biographically notable, but he remains philosophical in defeat, telling voters to pay heed to warnings from former Trump officials.

    Finally, Ford’s Oscar-and-box-office-filled career entered a new chapter as the Emmy nominations rolled in. He celebrated his first-ever Emmy nod for his sharp turn in AppleTV’s Shrinking, confirming in Wild Card and NPR appearances that he signed on after a single read—no coffee, just a few shared scotches with the creator. Ford’s ability to find firsts after six decades in the business may be the real headline: iconic, authentic, and as ever, full of surprises.

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