Liam Flockhart: Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford's Son!

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Born and Adopted in 2001

Calista Flockhart adopted Liam Flockhart on January 1, 2001, soon after his birth in San Diego.

I am overjoyed that I have been blessed with a beautiful and healthy son. I’m completely enchanted and awe-struck.
Calista after the birth of her only son.

The actress who was filming the final season of Ally McBeal was present at the hospital during his birth. While the details of his birth are kept private, it seems he was born through surrogacy.

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Meanwhile, Harrison Ford, although he had adopted Liam soon after dating Calista, the official adoption was only after he married The Birdcage actress in 2010.

She’s brought a child back into my home. It’s a wonderful opportunity to be a part of a child’s growing up, which is always an endless springtime.
The Star Wars actor talking about being a part of his youngest son’s childhood.

Raised by His Famous Stay-at-Home Mom

After the birth of Liam Flockhart, his mother, Calista Flockhart chose to become a stay-at-home mom. Recently, in February 2024, the 59-year-old actress appeared on an episode of The Drew Barrymore Show alongside her Feud: Capote vs The Swans costars. When asked if she would walk away from her career or try to balance her personal life with her work life, she chose to cast aside her professional life.

I felt very grateful that I had a choice so I made a choice to walk away and I don’t regret it at all. I was 99 percent a stay-at-home mom.

Flockhart devoted herself to raising her son for 20 years before finally returning to TV with her role as Kitty Walker on ABC‘s Brothers & Sisters.

She’s just going back to work after having devoted herself to the raising of our son, Liam, for the last 20 years.

Harrison, also lauded his wife, saying she’s a mother by choice.

She (Calista) adopted Liam before we met, as a single parent, which is an awesome responsibility to take. She’s devoted herself to Liam and has done a really wonderful job raising him. I’m happy, to now, have a part of the job.

Recently Graduated from College

Liam Flockhart Ford graduated from college in May 2023. He was enrolled at the Amherst College in Massachusetts. His proud parents, though rarely make public appearances, made an exception this time around and attended his graduation.

Is Liam Flockhart Blind?

When Liam Flockhart graduated from college, he was seen wearing black shades with a cane in his hand, which led people to believe he was either blind or had a disability. Fortunately, he is all fine. He is neither blind nor has any disability.

The cane is all part of the Amherst College graduation tradition, which began in 2003. The college presents each graduate with a chestnut cane known as Conway Canes for the Commencement ceremony.

The scorched beechwood canes are of the “Derby standard” type, with a handle shaped in a delicate S-curve. The canes are handcrafted in Taiwan by a third-generation wood craftsman.

Adrenaline Junkie

Liam Ford is an adrenaline junkie through and through. In a 2019 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Harrison Ford revealed that he went skydiving for the first time in New Zealand but only because his youngest son wanted to.

It was his idea, but it was fun, it was great. I did like it.

Father’s Plane Crash

Harrison Ford, who passed on his passion for flying planes to his son, Liam Flockhart, had a plane crash in 2015. He crashed his vintage World War II-era aircraft on an LA golf course.

Calista looked concerned and stayed with Harrison until late last night. This morning, she drove Liam (their son) to school and then straight to the hospital.

Passion for Sports

Liam Flockhart was a “dodger dog” as his mother, Calista Flockhart, calls him. His favorite team was the Los Angeles Dodgers growing up. He’d even dressed up as a Dodgers player for Halloween.

He was a dodger dog. I thought it was so clever, he came up with it himself.

Love Story of His Parents

Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart first met at the 59th Golden Globe Awards on January 20, 2002. Harrison, who was still married to his second wife, Melissa Mathison, was 60, and Calista was 22.

The duo had their first date with their respective agents by their side right after the Golden Globes at Brentwood Bar and Grill.

I lured her up to my house and we danced, and then I took her home. And we’ve sort of been together ever since.

Ford and Flockhart dated for over 8 years before tying the knot on June 15, 2010, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Governor Bill Richardson, under the supervision of New Mexico’s chief justice, Charles W. Daniels, officiated their wedding.

Four Siblings

Liam Ford is the youngest among Harrison’s five children.

I’ve got five kids in total, so it’s not my first rodeo. Yeah, obviously I’m getting older but I don’t relate to it very much. It doesn’t interest me as something to dwell on. I have a nine-year-old kid at home. I feel like the father of a nine-year-old kid. My older children have taught me a lot about parenting. My first child was born when I was 25. I reckon I’m a little better at it now.
Ford talks about him being the father of five kids.

Ben Ford, born in 1966, is the eldest. He was married to Emily Ford and has two sons named Ethan Ford and Waylon Ford. He is the executive chef and owner of Ford’s Filling Station in Culver City.

Willard Ford, born on May 14, 1969, is the second son of Harrison and his first wife, Mary Marquardt. He is the owner of Strong Sports Gym.

Harrison and his second wife, Melissa Mathison, had two children, Malcolm and Georgia Ford. Both of them are actors.

FAQ about Liam Flockhart

1. Does Calista Flockhart have a Biological Child?

The answer is no! Calista Flockhart only has one child, Liam Flockhart, whom she adopted in 2001.

2. When did Harrison Ford adopt Liam?

Harrison Ford adopted Liam Flockhart in 2010 after getting married to his current wife, Calista Flockhart on June 15, 2010.

3. Where does Harrison Ford’s son Liam go to College?

Liam Flockhart used to study at Amherst College but he graduated from college in 2023.

4. Why does Liam Flockhart use a cane? Is he Blind?

Liam Flockhart doesn’t use a cane and no, he’s not blind or has any kind of disability. He used the cane as a part of his graduation ceremony at Amherst College in 2023.

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