Calista Flockhart, wife of Harrison Ford, was spotted on a rare solo outing in Los Angeles this week, prompting renewed concern over her thin frame and reigniting a decades-long conversation about body image and public scrutiny. The 60-year-old Ally McBeal star, who has mostly stayed out of the spotlight in recent years, made a rare appearance this week. She looked nearly unrecognizable without makeup, dressed in a trucker cap, baggy jeans, and a casual sweater. She later covered her face with a black mask.
Flockhart, who was last seen on the red carpet with husband Harrison Ford in October 2024, appeared noticeably frail during the outing, an observation that some fans were quick to comment on. โSheโs been looking frail for 30 years! Donโt see any real difference,โ one user remarked online after seeing the snaps obtained by Daily Mail. Another added, โAlly McBeal was toxic. Decades of malnutrition eventually catch up to you.โ
The outing comes just months after Flockhart and Ford were photographed sharing a rare public display of affection on the New York City subway in April. The longtime couple, married since 2010, have largely kept their relationship out of the public eye. However, they still make appearances together at major events. Ford recently honored his wife while accepting a lifetime achievement award at the Critics’ Choice Awards, saying, โI want to thank my lovely wife, Calista Flockhart, who supports me when I need a lot of support and I need a lot of support.โ
Calista Flockhart Breaks Silence on Longstanding Eating Disorder Rumors
Last year, Flockhart addressed persistent rumors regarding her weight in a candid New York Post interview, revisiting the painful scrutiny she faced during her time on Ally McBeal. โIt wasnโt the case, and there was nothing I could do to convince anybody or get out of it,โ she said, referring to speculation that she had anorexia. โI look back at pictures, and Iโm the same then as I am now, and nobody says a word now.โ
She added that she felt like โan easy target,โ explaining, โIt was painful, it was complicated. I loved working on Ally McBeal, and it just made it sour. I was very sleep-deprived, and I was depressed about it, and I did think that it was going to ruin my career.โ
Flockhartโs experience underscores a broader issue within the entertainment industry. How women’s bodies are dissected in the public eye, often without context or compassion. Despite the toll it took, she has continued to work steadily in recent years. Her standout role in Feud: Capote vs. the Swans reminded fans of her depth and talent beyond the tabloid chatter.
