Savannah Guthrie has interviewed presidents, world leaders, and Hollywood’s biggest stars — but even seasoned journalists aren’t immune to being a little starstruck.
On the October 20 episode of NBC’s Today show, the 53-year-old anchor shared a lighthearted confession during a conversation with Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen: she once tried to “flirt” with Harrison Ford during an interview.
A Starstruck Moment on Live TV
When Cohen asked Guthrie if she ever gets starstruck, she admitted, “Yes, a lot. A lot of times I get very giddy, like a schoolgirl.” Without hesitation, she brought up her memorable interview with Ford, 83, recalling, “I mean, I literally, I feel like the whole interview was me trying to flirt with him ‘cause I love him so much. I feel he was receptive.”
As the Today team displayed a photo of Guthrie and Ford from a past appearance, she added with a smile, “He was very nice. I look so happy in that picture because he was Han Solo — such a legend. I just love him so much.”
Cohen jokingly replied, “You’re Calista-adjacent,” referencing Ford’s wife, actress Calista Flockhart. Guthrie laughed, “I mean, right?! I mean he was receptive,” before quickly clarifying, “I’m joking.”
Playful Banter with the Co-Hosts
Cohost Carson Daly couldn’t resist teasing Guthrie, pointing out, “You were like that with Richard Gere the other day.” Guthrie agreed, adding Kevin Costner and Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon to her list of celebrities who left her flustered. “I do like to get my flirt on,” she said with a laugh.
Just days earlier, on October 16, Richard Gere, 76, had joined the Today hosts on the couch, prompting cohost Craig Melvin to joke, “It’s hard for Savannah to keep her concentration right now.” Sitting next to Gere, Guthrie quipped, “Is it getting hot in here?”
Harrison Ford: A Hollywood Original
Ford, who has appeared on Today numerous times, last sat down with Guthrie in 2023 to discuss his Yellowstone prequel series 1923. Though celebrated as one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars, Ford has often downplayed his heartthrob status.
In a 1998 PEOPLE interview — the year he was named “Sexiest Man Alive” — Ford wryly commented, “Why this sudden outpouring for geezers? I never feel sexy. I have a distant relationship with the mirror.” He even poked fun at his looks, noting, “I’ve got a completely imbalanced, irregular face and a nose that’s been broken three or four times. One eye is higher than the other.”
Despite early skepticism from Hollywood executives — one even suggested he change his name and get an Elvis-style haircut — Ford trusted his instincts and went on to define an era of American cinema, from Star Wars to Indiana Jones.
Lighthearted, Human, and Unfiltered
Guthrie’s candid confession offered fans a glimpse of the warmth and authenticity that have made her a beloved morning show fixture. Her mix of professionalism and genuine enthusiasm often brings a relatable charm to her interviews — even when the guest across from her happens to be one of Hollywood’s most iconic figures.
And while she may joke about “flirting” on national television, Guthrie, married to communications consultant Michael Feldman since 2014, continues to bring humor and heart to the Today show — one celebrity interview at a time.
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