Meet Harrison Ford’s five children and learn how their lives have taken very different turns

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Harrison Ford is more than just an American icon. The 84-year-old actor is also a father of five.

The Indiana Jones actor shares his children with his ex-wives Mary Marquardt and Melissa Mathison, and wife Calista Flockhart. And the five Fords have gone about their lives in many different ways. 

Harrison is honest about his parenting mistakes. In 2010, he opened up to The Independent saying: “My older children have taught me a lot. My first child was born when I was 25; I reckon I’m a little better at [parenting] now.”

Now, he’s a present father who encourages his kids’ wildest dreams. Keep reading to learn more about Harrison’s kids and their interesting life choices.

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Ben is a well known chef

Benjamin Ford, 59

Benjamin “Ben” Ford was born on September 22, 1966 to Harrison and Mary. Ben grew up playing baseball, but after he got hurt, he decided to go into the culinary world. He owns the restaurant Ford’s Filling Station in Los Angeles and wrote the cookbook Taming the Feast: Ben Ford’s Field Guide to Adventurous Cooking.

Ben was married to his now ex-wife, Emily Ford, for 14 years. The couple, who shared sons, Ethan, 25, and Waylon, 15, divorced in March 2024. These days, Ben is now dating pilates instructor and actress Dru Mouser.

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 19:  Willard Ford (L) and guest attend the new MINI Hardtop unveiling at The Kim Sing Theater on November 19, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for MINI USA)© Jerod Harris

The son of the famous actor enjoys a private life

Willard Ford, 57

Three years after Ben was born, Harrison and Mary welcomed Willard Ford on May 14, 1969. Willard chose to enjoy life out of the spotlight, just like his big brother. He earned a degree in American studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz and started his career as an entrepreneur when he opened Strong Sports Gym, a Los Angeles-based gym.

Willard chooses to keep his life quite private. But, he has two children – Eliel and Giuliana Ford – who are seemingly close to their very famous grandpa.

Malcolm Ford (L) and The Dough Rollers perform onstage during the H&M Loves Music Coachella 2013 kick off event at Merv Griffin Estate on April 13, 2013 in La Quinta, California.© Getty Images

The Dough Rollers haven’t performed in several years

Malcolm Ford, 38

After Harrison and Mary divorced in 1979, he tied the knot with the screenwriter Melissa Mathison in 1983. The couple welcomed their first son together, Malcolm Ford, on October 3, 1987. He decided to enter the entertainment industry as a musician.

For years, Malcolm was the lead singer of The Dough Rollers and even opened for Bob Dylan. While he doesn’t soak up the spotlight, Malcolm joined his brother Ben at the Ojai Food + Wine Festival in October 2025 where the chef was selling his famous food.

Harrison Ford (L) and Georgia Ford attend the UTA 82nd Annual Golden Globes Afterparty at Marea on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California© Getty Images

Harrison often takes Georgia as his date to Hollywood events

Georgia Ford, 36

The Star Wars actor and Melissa welcomed their second child, and Harrison’s only daughter, on June 30, 1990. Georgia Ford is the actor’s only child who has followed in his footsteps. She’s starred in several films, like American Milkshake, True Story, and the short film The Visitor.

As a child, Georgia suffered from seizures. At a 2016 event for epilepsy awareness, Harrison opened up about how long it took to get her proper diagnosis, but once she was “prescribed the right medication and therapy; she has not had a seizure in eight years.” He later told NY Daily News: “I admire her perseverance, her talent, her strength. She’s my hero. I love her.”

Harrison Ford (L) and Liam Flockhart attend a hockey game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on March 1, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. © Getty Images

Harrison and Liam bond over sports and flying

Liam Flockhart Ford, 25

In 2000, Harrison and Melissa separated after 17 years of marriage. Two years later, he met actress Calista Flockhart at the Golden Globe Awards and the two started dating. The famous couple married in 2010 and and are parents to Liam Flockhart Ford, whom Calista adopted as a single mother in 2001, and Harrison later legally adopted.

Liam graduated from Amherst College in Massachusetts with a degree in environmental studies and geology in May 2023. Like his dad, he loves flying planes and was even dropped off at college in Harrison’s private plane.

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