Actor Harrison Ford became emotional accepting the Career Achievement Award from the hands of his Indian Jones and the Dial of Destiny director James Mangold at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards on Monday (Sunday evening in the US).
“Harrison Ford is a star. However, I submit tonight that he is a variable hypergiant. A star so big, he contains multitudes. A star so unique, he attracts other stars. A star so bright, he has warmed each of our lives in this room, in this audience, and likely on this planet,” Mangold stated while introducing Ford.
The director then delved into Ford’s illustrious filmography, highlighting his contributions to cinema from American Graffiti to Blade Runner, Working Girl, Air Force One, The Fugitive, and, of course, the iconic Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises.
Ford was visibly moved and went on to thank everyone related to his films. “I’m here because of a combination of luck and the work of wonderful directors, writers, filmmakers. I feel enormously lucky. I’m happy for this honour and I appreciate it very much.”
The Hollywood veteran also thanked his wife Calista Flockhart, acknowledging her unwavering support. “I wanna thank my lovely wife … who supports me when I need a lot of support — and I need a lot of support,” he said.
“I’m grateful to all the fine actors, I see many of them here tonight that I worked with, and I’m deeply happy to have had the opportunities that I’ve had, and I’m grateful. Thank you. I won’t take any more of your time. Thank you,” he ended his short but poignant speech.
