During the recent Screen Actors Guild Awards, Harrison Ford experienced a light-hearted moment that quickly went viral. As celebrities delivered their testimonials in the “I Am an Actor” segment, Jessica Williams, seated at a table with her “Shrinking” co-stars, included Ford in her frame. Unfortunately for Ford, he was caught on camera eating, leading to a humorous interruption when Williams jokingly told him, “Don’t look!”
The audience erupted in laughter as Ford noticed himself in the background and quickly refrained from taking a bite. After a playful exchange, with Williams giggling throughout her speech, Ford turned away from her but later smiled back as she finished.
Netflix, which streamed the event, seized the opportunity to highlight the amusing moment on social media, calling it “precious.” Williams enthusiastically shared clips of the incident on her Instagram, garnering significant attention with over 180,000 likes.
In the context of the awards, Williams was nominated as part of the ensemble cast of “Shrinking,” a show about therapists, although they lost to “Only Murders in the Building” for the best ensemble in a comedy series. Ford himself was up for best actor in a comedy series, but the award went to Martin Short, who was unfortunately unable to attend the ceremony due to COVID.
After the event, Williams posted a clip on her story where she spoke with Ford about his loss, demonstrating their friendly rapport with playful banter and shared laughter. She also shared a meme, highlighting their age difference in a funny way.
This light moment not only showcases the camaraderie among actors but also reminds audiences of the fun and unexpected moments that can occur during awards shows. It’s a positive takeaway from an event filled with celebration and recognition of talent in the entertainment industry.