The legendary Harrison Ford will always be remembered for the likes ofStar Wars, Indiana Jones, andBlade Runner, but he has recently gained more critical attention for his role in the Apple TV+ seriesShrinking. Now, with the announcement of the 2025 Emmy nominees, Ford has reached another milestone in his career.
Shrinkingdebuted in 2023, a dramedy series following Jimmy (Jason Segel), a grieving therapist who switches to the unconventional approachof telling his patients exactly what he thinks of them, with Ford playing another therapist. The series holds a 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and is seeing its second turn at the Emmys with season 2.
PerVariety,Harrison Ford has just received his first Emmy Award nomination for his performance as Dr. Paul RhoadesinShrinking. This also makes Ford the second-oldest actor, at age 83, to ever be nominated in the supporting actor in a comedy category, after Alan Arkin at 86 forThe Kominsky Methodin 2020.
What Harrison Ford’s Emmy Nomination Means For Shrinking & His Career
Ford & Shrinking Both Continue To Rise
Shrinkingwas nominated for only two Emmy categories for its first season, with Jason Segel and Jessica Williams earning nods for Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, respectively, in 2023. Ford being left out for his season 1 performance was considered a major snub.
In contrast,this yearShrinkinghas two more acting nominations and a nod for Outstanding Comedy Series,demonstrating that critical recognition towards it has only grown with the story, as it heads intoShrinkingseason 3. Meanwhile, Ford is proving that it is never too late to win this kind of acclaim.
Ford is certainly an icon of Hollywood, and the industry wouldn’t be the samewithout him. However, he has never had much of a presence at the most prestigious awards shows, with his only other major nomination being for an Oscar for 1985’sWitness. Yet even now, Ford is reshaping his legacy in ways many may not have expected.
Our Take On Harrison Ford’s Nomination For Shrinking
We Can’t Wait To See Where Shrinking Goes
Harrison Ford has no shortage of fans who would love to see him win an Emmy or an Oscarafter his many years in Hollywood. However, perhaps we should all simply turn our eyes toShrinking’s third season, to see how Ford continues to develop his performance.
As for this year’s awards, Ford is going up against Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who has won in this category for the past two years forThe Bear. While he may not win the Emmy itself, this is still a major accomplishment for a movie legend who could still deliver incredible performances in the future.
