Harrison Ford, the iconic actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones, will unfortunately not be presenting an award at the upcoming 2025 Academy Awards. This news comes after Ford was diagnosed with shingles, a painful viral infection.
The 82-year-old actor is said to be doing well and is currently resting, according to a report from Entertainment Weekly. Ford made the decision to step down as a presenter at the Oscars on Saturday, March 1, to focus on his health and recovery. While Ford has not publicly addressed his diagnosis, fans and colleagues have expressed their support and well wishes for his speedy recovery.
Ford was originally scheduled to present at the 2025 Oscars, which will take place on Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. However, due to his health condition, he will not be able to fulfill this commitment. Despite this setback, Ford remains optimistic and is taking the necessary time to recuperate.
Just days before his shingles diagnosis, Ford attended the Screen Actors Guild Awards solo, as his wife, Calista Flockhart, was in New York for a play. Ford, who stars in the hit series “Shrinking,” was nominated for two awards at the event but ultimately did not win. Despite their successful individual acting careers, Ford and Flockhart have never appeared on screen together, but Ford has expressed interest in working alongside his wife in the future.
In the meantime, Ford is fully dedicated to his role as Dr. Paul Rhoades on Apple TV+’s “Shrinking,” describing it as the best job he has ever had. He praised the show’s intelligent storytelling and the talented people he works with, emphasizing the emotional depth and empathy that the series brings to its audience.
As Ford continues to focus on his recovery and well-being, fans can still catch him in action on “Shrinking” and look forward to his future projects. The 97th Academy Awards will air live on ABC on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. ET, where Ford’s presence will surely be missed but his health remains the top priority. Our thoughts are with Harrison Ford for a speedy and full recovery.
