Harrison Ford’s Son Chef Ben Ford and His Wife Emily Settle Divorce After Nearly 15 Years Together

Mar. 15, 2025

Ben Ford, Emily Ford.Photo:Owen Kolasinski/BFA/Shutterstock

Owen Kolasinski/BFA/Shutterstock

Per the documents, it appears the couple entered into a written agreement privately including regarding child support. Emily, 44, asked for a default judgment to be entered based on that agreement, which settled the dissolution of marriage. Neither party will receive spousal support, according to the documents.

Ben, 57, is one of actorHarrison Ford’ssonsfrom his marriage to his first wife, illustrator Mary Marquardt.

Ben Ford, Harrison Ford.David Livingston/Getty Images

David Livingston/Getty Images

They share a son, Waylon. According to the documents, Emily sought joint custody of Waylon, 13. At the time, Emily also requested that the court terminate the ability to award spousal support.

Ben appeared at the Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival March 1-3. He was all smiles as he posed with other celebrity chefs, includingDuff Goldman,Andrew ZimmernandStephanie Izard.

Emily shared a birthday tribute to Ben on September 22.

“Please help me wish Big Daddy a happy birthday! you shine both on and off the stage of life. here’s to another year of love and success! we love you@chefbenford,” she captioned herInstagram post.

In September 2022,she postedabout their anniversary and seemingly alluded to their decision to separate.

Harrison Ford, Ben Ford.GONZALO/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

GONZALO/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

“Today, on our anniversary, i want to celebrate the evolution of our love. We moved through the dissolution process carefully and without frivolity or malintent, tracking this choice to follow our north stars as something important. This decision to follow our own paths was a strong and courageous choice and a source of mutual connection and strength,” she wrote.

She continued: “It’s a reminder that we always have a choice in every moment – we choose to love one another – and all that remains is the light of understanding and grace. I will always love, respect, and support you and our children on this journey of a million miles. Here’s to the next best chapter of our love ❤️”

Ben went to culinary school in the ’80s. He went on to open multiple restaurants, including Ford’s Filling Station and Doorstep Market. In 2014, he published a cookbook,Taming the Feast.

source: people.com