The 83-year-old star received a long standing ovation at the 32nd annual ceremony, newly renamed from the SAG Awards to the Actor Awards. As he walked to the stage, cameras captured emotional reactions from fellow actors, including Timothée Chalamet, as well as Ford’s wife, Calista Flockhart.
Online, fans echoed the emotional tone seen inside the venue.
US actress Calista Flockhart and US actor Harrison Ford attend the 32nd Annual Actor Awards.Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON / AFP via Getty Imagess
Another commented, “What a legend total class act.”
One fan simply said, “This extraordinary man. ??????”
And yet another repeated the strong support, “He deserves it! He's such an amazing person! Couldn't love him more!!”
View this post on Instagram“I feel incredibly grateful for this kind of attention, but to be clear, I also am quite humbled,” he said. He joked that while many actors in the room were nominated for recent performances, he was there “to receive a prize for being alive.”
Ford shared that he was not an overnight success. For 15 years, he moved between acting jobs and carpentry work before landing a role in a “wildly successful film.” That film was the firstStar Wars movie, directed by George Lucas. He also thanked Steven Spielberg, who directed him in the Indiana Jones films.
He also spoke about how much he values teamwork. “The work I do with other actors is one of the great joys of my life,” he said. He thanked writers, directors, crew members and castmates who helped build his long career.
Ford ended his speech by thanking his “extraordinary, beautiful wife, Calista,” and his family. “I’m indeed a lucky guy,” he said. “Lucky to have found my people, lucky to have work that challenges me and lucky to be still doing it. I don’t take that for granted.”
Ford became the 61st recipient of the Life Achievement Award, joining past honorees such as Jane Fonda and Robert De Niro.
Even at 83, Ford made it clear he is not finished. And judging by the tears, applause and heartfelt reactions from peers and fans, Hollywood is grateful he’s still here.
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