Harrison Ford shares surprising explanation for his age-defying looks at 80

28 June 2023 , 18:25
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Harrison Ford shares surprising explanation for his age-defying looks at 80
Harrison Ford shares surprising explanation for his age-defying looks at 80

Harrison Ford revealed the secret behind his youthful looks after making his final appearance as Indiana Jones.

The actor, who turns 81 next month, reprises his role as the swashbuckling archaeologist in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, which is the fifth instalment in the beloved film series.

The film had its premiere in London earlier this month and Harrison - who first played the character back in 1981 - has been promoting the movie in recent interviews.

This included a radio interview with his co-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who plays his on-screen goddaughter Helena Shaw, which is set to be released this evening.

Harrison Ford shares surprising explanation for his age-defying looks at 80 eiqrtihtiuqinvHarrison Ford has been promoting the new Indiana Jones film this month (hitsradiouk/Instagram)
Harrison Ford shares surprising explanation for his age-defying looks at 80He was interviewed by Sam Thompson for Hits Radio UK recently (hitsradiouk/Instagram)

The actors were interviewed by Sam Thompson, 30, for Hits Radio UK and during the chat the Made in Chelsea star asked Harrison about his appearance in his eighties.

Harrison Ford calls co-star Helen Mirren "still sexy" and a "remarkable actress"Harrison Ford calls co-star Helen Mirren "still sexy" and a "remarkable actress"

In a teaser clip, Sam is heard asking: "You're in great nick. [...] What are you using on your face in terms of creams?" Harrison is said to share that he uses "soap and water".

He's said to have revealed that he doesn't necessarily feel youthful, saying: "I don’t feel more youthful than anyone else. I feel my age and I understand my age and I understand what one does at this stage of your life."

During the interview, Harrison is said to have also been asked if he would be tempted to reprise the character again in the future but responded to Sam's question: "No".

He has stated elsewhere whilst promoting the new film that he won't appear as Indiana Jones again, after having played the character in four sequels since his debut.

Harrison Ford shares surprising explanation for his age-defying looks at 80The actor reprises his role as the title character in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (AFP via Getty Images)

The film series - which was created by George Lucas - began with Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and continued with The Temple of Doom (1984) and The Last Crusade (1989).

Following an absence for almost three decades, Harrison reprised the character in The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) and now once again in The Dial of Destiny (2023).

Harrison has been praised for his decades-long portrayal of Indiana Jones ahead of the new film and was said to have been overcome with emotion as he received a five-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival.

Listen to Sam Thompson on The Hits UK Monday to Thursday from 7pm on hitsradio.co.uk.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is out now.

Joel Leaver

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