Harrison Ford delivered a touching acceptance speech for the Career Achievement Award that saw him credit his wife Calista Flockhart as his strongest rock at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday night, per people.com,
A montage of the Hollywood legend’s most iconic roles – from Han Solo blasting his way across the galaxy to Indy cracking the whip against Nazis – had barely ended when the 81-year-old actor’s voice hitched with emotion.
“I’d like to thank my lovely wife, Calista Flockhart,” Ford began, his eyes welling up. “She supports me when I need a lot of support. And I need a lot of support.”
He paused, visibly struggling to compose himself as the star-studded audience erupted in applause. After a deep breath, he managed a choked “Thank you,” the simple words carrying a weight of love and appreciation that resonated throughout the room.
Ford’s heartfelt tribute offered a rare glimpse into the notoriously private couple’s relationship. Married since 2010, they’ve kept their romance largely out of the spotlight. But in that vulnerable moment on stage, Ford bared his soul, acknowledging the unwavering support Flockhart has provided throughout his extraordinary career.
Presented with the award by his frequent collaborator, director Steven Spielberg, Ford also expressed gratitude to his colleagues, mentors, and, of course, the fans who have cheered him on for over five decades.
“It’s been a long road,” he admitted, a hint of a smile breaking through the tears. “But it’s been a good one.”
Ford’s emotional speech was a poignant reminder that even the toughest heroes need a shoulder to lean on. And for Harrison Ford, that shoulder belongs to Calista Flockhart, the woman who makes the galaxy’s greatest adventurer feel like he’s right at home.
The Critics Choice Awards, honouring excellence in film and television, were held on January 14, 2024. Ford’s tribute to Flockhart stole the show, leaving hearts warm and reminding everyone that even the biggest stars find strength in the love of their loved ones.
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The Last of Us
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Abbott Elementary
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Outstanding talk series
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Late Night with Seth Meyers
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Problem with Jon Stewart
Outstanding reality competition program
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Survivor
Top Chef
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Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us)
Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale)
Keri Russell (The Diplomat)
Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets)
Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters)
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Jeff Bridges (The Old Man)
Brian Cox (Succession)
Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul)
Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us)
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Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series
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Christina Applegate (Dead to Me)
Jenna Ortega (Wednesday)
Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face)
Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)
Outstanding lead actor in a comedy series
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Bill Hader (Barry)
Jason Segel (Shrinking)
Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building)
Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso)
Outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie
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Dominique Fishback (Swarm)
Jessica Chastain (George & Tammy)
Kathryn Hahn (Tiny Beautiful Things)
Lizzy Caplan (Fleishman Is in Trouble)
Riley Keough (Daisy Jones & the Six)
Outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie
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Daniel Radcliffe (Weird: The Al Yankovic Story)
Evan Peters (Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story)
Kumail Nanjiani (Welcome to Chippendales)
Michael Shannon (George & Tammy)
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Outstanding supporting actress in a drama series
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Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown)
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Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus)
Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul)
Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus)
Simona Tabasco (The White Lotus)
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Michael Imperioli (The White Lotus)
Nicholas Braun (Succession)
Theo James (The White Lotus)
Will Sharpe (The White Lotus)
Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series
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Alex Borstein (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)
Janelle James (Abbott Elementary)
Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary)
Juno Temple (Ted Lasso)
Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso)
Jessica Williams (Shrinking)
Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series
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Anthony Carrigan (Barry)
Phil Dunster (Ted Lasso)
Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso)
James Marsden (Jury Duty)
Tyler James Williams (Abbott Elementary)
Henry Winkler (Barry)
Outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie
WINNER: Niecy Nash-Betts (Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story)
Annaleigh Ashford (Welcome to Chippendales)
Camila Morrone (Daisy Jones & the Six)
Claire Danes (Fleishman Is in Trouble)
Juliette Lewis (Welcome to Chippendales)
Maria Bello (Beef)
Merritt Wever (Tiny Beautiful Things)
Outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie
WINNER: Paul Walter Hauser (Black Bird)
Jesse Plemons (Love & Death)
Joseph Lee (Beef)
Murray Bartlett (Welcome to Chippendales)
Ray Liotta (Black Bird)
Richard Jenkins (Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story)
Young Mazino (Beef)
