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– Reported, February 19, 2013
In 1997 Flockhart was requested to audition for the starring role in David E. Kelley’s Fox television series, Ally McBeal. Kelley, having heard of Flockhart, wanted her to audition for the contract part. Though Flockhart at first hesitated due to the necessary commitment to the show in a negotiable contract, she was swayed by the script and traveled to Los Angeles to audition for the part, which she won. She earned a Golden Globe Award for the role in 1998. Flockhart also appeared on the June 29, 1998, cover of Time magazine, placed as the newest iteration in the evolution of feminism, relating to the ongoing debate about the role depicted by her character.
Throughout her professional career, Flockhart has maintained her naturally lean figure. However, many have commented that Flockhart had become dangerously thin, particularly when the actress made red carpet appearances in clothing that revealed a somewhat emaciated physique. She had maintained throughout the show’s run that she was never diagnosed with either anorexia or bulimia, nor was she a user of illegal drugs. She did remark, however, that while starring in the show she refrained from eating sweets, retaining her slimness with intense workouts and running. In 2006, she admitted that she had a problem at the time, and was “exercising too much” and “eating too little”. As of 2008, Flockhart is the national spokesperson for Peace Over Violence.
It’s clear that Calista Flockhart loves spending time with her family. The actress had a wide smile on her face as she joined son Liam in the ocean during a Brazilian vacation on Sunday. Holding out a hand to encourage the 12-year-old into the clear water, fearless Calista strode straight out.
Her husband Harrison Ford also seemed to be enjoying the warm weather as they spent a family day at the beach in Rio on Sunday. He snapped away taking photos of his wife and son as they took a dip together. Ally McBeal star Calista looked healthy and toned in a black bikini top and brightly coloured blue and purple shorts.
The beach fit Golden Globe winner looked years younger than her 48 years. The trio were earlier spotted in colourful attire walking together through the streets of the Brazilian capital on their way to the famous Ipanema beach. Indiana Jones Harrison Ford, chose a bright green ensemble, teaming green shorts with a similarly coloured T-shirt.
The 70-year old covered his eyes with sunglasses and wore a beige baseball hat. Son Liam opted for bright yellow and purple boardshorts as he walked alongside his famous parents. The family left Los Angeles for the Brazilian capital on Saturday, and they went to watch the famous Carnival parade in Rio with Rio De Janeiro’s Governor Eduardo Paes.
The couple met at the Golden Globe Awards in January 2002, and Harrison proposed to the Calista on Valentine’s day 2009.
They were married on June 15 2010 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where Harrison was filming Cowboys and Aliens. Calista adopted son Liam in 2001, and Harrison considers him to be his own son. It is rumoured that Harrison has signed a deal to reprise his role as the much loved Han Solo in the highly anticipated film Star Wars: Episode VII.
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