Calista Flockhart, 59, admits she thought Harrison Ford, 81, was ‘a lascivious old man’ when they met at the Golden Globes as she reflects on their enduring 22-year love story

In an industry not known for long-term relationships, they may be the exception to the rule.

But Calista Flockhart admits it wasn’t exactly love at first sight when Harrison Ford sat down with her at the 59th annual Golden Globes in 2002.

It would prove to be the start of a 22-year love story, but things started inauspiciously after Ford, 81, tried to introduce himself to Flockhart, 59 — a household name thanks to her starring role in the legal drama Ally McBeal.

Speak with The times, the actress admits that she was initially disappointed “because I had never seen Star Wars, which I know sounds really crazy.” But I grew up in a small town without a movie theater.

‘I knew who Harrison Ford was! But I didn’t think, “Oh, this is Indiana Jones.” It was more along the lines of, “This is a lecherous old man and what is he doing at our table?” I was a smartass.’

The actress admits that she was initially disappointed “because I had never seen Star Wars, which I know sounds really crazy.” But I grew up in a small town with no movie theaters

The couple would marry in 2010 and she readily admits that she is the yin to Ford’s yang.

Although Flockhart enjoys hiking, her husband is known for his love of flying planes – a passion that has led to more than one crash.

But while those near misses were an obvious concern, the actress says she never urged him to give up his favorite pastime.

“No, that would be useless,” she said. “Of course I’m worried, but I’m glad he’s happy.”

The Golden Globe winner also addressed the persistent anorexia rumors that followed her during the early years of her career.

She told me New York Times: ‘I was an easy target, I guess. It was painful, it was complicated. I loved working on Ally McBeal, and it just made it sour.

‘I was very sleep deprived and depressed about it. I really thought it would ruin my career,” Flockhart admitted.

“I didn’t think anyone would ever hire me again because they would just assume I was anorexic and that would be the end of it.”

“I didn’t think, ‘Oh, this is Indiana Jones.’ It was more along the lines of, “This is a lecherous old man and what is he doing at our table?” I was a smartass,” she added

The Golden Globe winner became a household name thanks to her starring role in Ally McBeal; seen in 1997

She has since addressed the persistent anorexia rumors that dogged her during the early years of her career (seen in 2001).

She added: “I had days where I was really hurt, ashamed and furious. I was lucky that I had to work.

I just put my head down. I always felt, ‘Calista, you’re a good person, you’re not mean to anyone,’ and I’m confident in that.”

The actress also explained to the publication that she thought the past situation would not happen in the present day.

‘Now they call it body shaming. I haven’t thought about it in a long time, but it’s really not okay to accuse someone of a disease that many people struggle with.’

Flockhart added, “I look back at pictures and I’m the same then as I am now, and no one says a word now.”