{"id":12379,"date":"2025-11-14T06:19:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T06:19:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/?p=12379"},"modified":"2025-11-14T06:19:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T06:19:46","slug":"ive-always-been-supportive-harrison-fords-two-near-fatal-incidents-solidified-his-unbreakable-bond-with-calista-despite-their-22-year-ag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/?p=12379","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI\u2019ve always been supportive\u201d \u2014 Harrison Ford\u2019s two near-fatal incidents solidified his \u2018unbreakable\u2019 bond with Calista despite their 22-year age difference"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hollywood legend Harrison Ford<\/b>, the quintessential screen adventurer, has lived a life punctuated by real-life peril, yet through every major crisis, his wife, actress Calista Flockhart<\/b>, has remained the unshakable “rock.” Their marriage, which began after they met in <\/span>2002<\/span><\/b>, has not only defied the intense scrutiny over their <\/span>22-year age difference<\/span><\/b> but has been solidified by two near-fatal incidents that showcased the extraordinary resilience of their bond.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Data Points: Surviving the Near-Fatal Incidents<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Ford’s passion for aviation and his commitment to the physically demanding Indiana Jones<\/b> franchise have provided the ultimate tests for his wife’s support:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    The 2015 Plane Crash:<\/span><\/b> On <\/span>March 5, 2015<\/span><\/b>, Ford, then <\/span>72<\/span><\/b>, was flying his vintage <\/span>1942 Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR<\/span><\/b> aircraft when the engine failed shortly after takeoff from Santa Monica Municipal Airport.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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      NTSB Finding:<\/b> The <\/span>National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)<\/span><\/b> determined the probable cause was a dislodged <\/span>carburetor main metering jet<\/span><\/b>, leading to engine failure.<\/span> Aviation experts praised Ford’s skill for executing an emergency landing on the Penmar Golf Course.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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      Consequence:<\/b> Ford sustained serious injuries, including a broken pelvis and ankle. Calista Flockhart<\/b>, known for her starring role as Ally McBeal<\/b> (1997\u20132002), rushed to the hospital and stayed by his side throughout his recovery, prompting Ford to later share with The Hollywood Reporter<\/i>: “My wife doesn’t fly with me on vintage planes anymore, but she’s always been supportive.”<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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      The 2021 On-Set Injury:<\/b> While filming the fifth installment of the adventure franchise, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny<\/i><\/b>, in June 2021<\/b>, Ford, then 78<\/b>, sustained a serious injury while rehearsing a fight scene.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Consequence:<\/b> He pulled the subscapularis muscle<\/b> off his right shoulder, an injury significant enough to halt production for an extended period. Throughout the recovery, Flockhart was once again described as his constant, unwavering anchor.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Related Notable Event: Overcoming the Age Gap and Past Divorces<\/span><\/h3>\n

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        Their relationship was headline news from the moment they met at the 2002 Golden Globe Awards<\/b>. Ford, who had been through two previous divorces, was <\/span>22 years<\/span><\/b> older than Flockhart, creating intense public speculation about their longevity.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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          Engagement and Marriage:<\/b> They became engaged on Valentine’s Day in <\/span>2009<\/span><\/b> and married in <\/span>2010<\/span><\/b> in Santa Fe, New Mexico.<\/span> Ford also formally adopted Flockhart’s son, Liam<\/b>, further cementing their commitment to a grounded family life.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          Their ability to navigate both the scrutiny of their age difference and the emotional strain of two life-threatening incidents highlights the profound, “unbreakable”<\/b> quality of their bond\u2014a partnership built on mutual respect and the power of consistent, private support.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Hollywood legend Harrison Ford, the quintessential screen adventurer, has lived a life punctuated by real-life peril, yet through every major crisis, his wife, actress Calista Flockhart, has remained the unshakable “rock.” Their marriage, which began after they met in 2002, has not only defied the intense scrutiny over their 22-year age difference but has been…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12379","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12379","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=12379"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12379\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=12379"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=12379"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=12379"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}