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Harrison Ford has had a whirlwind of activity these past few days which only underscores his enduring influence in Hollywood at age 83. The biggest headline surrounds Ford’s surprise appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of "Train Dreams" on November 4th, an event that left fellow "Star Wars" actress Felicity Jones almost speechless. She admitted to Variety that meeting Ford felt like encountering her "great ancestral figure," and described him as a massive inspiration, especially for her portrayal of Jyn Erso in "Rogue One." Social media lit up when Ford posed with Jones and Joel Edgerton on the red carpet, prompting hundreds of nostalgic posts and trending hashtags about Hollywood legacies and “the forefather of the Star Wars universe.”
In the business realm, Ford remains a top-tier force. According to Statista’s November tally, he holds his place among the highest-grossing leading actors in North American box office history, even as Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Downey Jr., and Chris Pratt jostle for the top spot. Meanwhile, real estate watchers note Ford’s portfolio now at an impressive 83 million dollars in 2025, signaling not only star power but shrewd investment acumen.
On screen, Ford’s recent turn as Thaddeus Ross, now transformed into Red Hulk in "Captain America: Brave New World”, released in February, drew both box office heft and online debate. Ford wasn’t shy about his first foray into motion capture, telling Variety he took the job for fun and for the challenge, even joking that it took “being an idiot for money.” Fans echoed Air Force One nostalgia as Ford portrayed a president turned superhuman, with the climactic finale sparking reviews, memes, and fan art all over Twitter and Instagram. His handover of the role from the late William Hurt resonated as a respectful passing of the torch.
Ford also wrapped up the second and final season of "1923" with Helen Mirren, a series praised for its emotional depth and Ford’s gritty portrayal of Jacob Dutton. Mirren gushed to PEOPLE about Ford’s camaraderie on set, highlighting how he is never one to disappear into his trailer, preferring to spend downtime engaging with cast and crew. The finale aired April 6th, prompting a new round of critical analysis and fan discussion about Ford’s legacy in television drama.
A notable setback arose just days ago. Entertainment Weekly broke the news that Ford has dropped out of presenting at this year’s Oscars due to being diagnosed with shingles on February 28th. The announcement saddened fans and colleagues alike, especially given his upbeat appearance at the recent Screen Actors Guild Awards where he shared an onstage moment with “Shrinking” co-star Jessica Williams. Ford’s health news became a trending topic on social platforms, mixing heartfelt get-well tweets with speculation about future appearances.
Not to be slowed, Ford is confirmed to return for Season 3 of Apple TV’s "Shrinking" in January 2026, continuing his much-lauded role as Dr. Paul Rhoades alongside Michael J. Fox, who recently praised Ford’s protective nature and acting subtlety in interviews with PEOPLE and Deadline. Ford’s ongoing work on this show, which received seven Emmy nominations, is seen as a commitment to nuanced storytelling around aging and illness—one that is likely to cement his significance well into the next chapter of his iconic career.
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