Harrison Ford.Photo:Paramount/Getty ; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
Paramount/Getty ; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
Harrison Fordis feeling thankful.
On Wednesday, the actor, 80, opened up about what attracted him to the iconic role of Indiana Jones as he steps back into the boots of the swashbuckling archaeologist for the final time.
“It was a wonderful script,” Ford told reporters at the Los Angeles Premiere ofIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,
Adding how “grateful” he was for the opportunity, Ford continued, “Steven Spielberg was the director at that time and I had never been offered anything that attractive before, so I’m very, very grateful for that.”
The pair’s appearance came the day before the 13th wedding anniversary of their Jun. 15, 2010 wedding inNew Mexico, which followed a Valentine’s Day proposal from Ford over Valentine’s Day weekend the year prior.
Ford wore a black suit and tie to the premiere, while Flockhart, 58, sported a black off-the-shoulder top with an eye-catching golden-yellow Ralph Lauren skirt that she first wore to theEmmys in 1999.
Harrison Ford.ALLISON DINNER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
ALLISON DINNER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
The longtime couple most recently appeared together at the movie’s world premiere at the 2023Cannes Film Festivalin May, where Ford waspresented with an honorary Palme d’Or— the festival’s highest prize — for his lifetime achievements in the film industry.
“And you know, I love you too,” he added about Flockhart. “You’ve given my life purpose and meaning and I’m grateful for that, so grateful.”
Ford received a rapturous reception as he received the honor, and recently told PEOPLE that he had to focus on keeping it together during the special moment.
“I was just trying to keep myself composed,” he said inthis week’s cover story. “There was very generous applause from the crowd [and] it was positive and humbling and nice.”
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“I am very gratified that I still have the opportunities that I have to work, and I owe that to the audience," he added.
As for reprising his role of Indiana Jones for one last time. Ford told PEOPLE, “I wanted to see him rally for one last adventure.”
source: people.com
