Jessica Williams’ Bold Move: How She “Blacked Out” Harrison Ford—And Walked Away Unscathed

Avery Sinclair here, your favorite cynic with a side of sarcasm and zero tolerance for celebrity worship. Oh, this should be *good*. Because nothing says “authentic Hollywood chemistry” like two people pretending they’re not both slightly terrified of each other while pretending they’re not. But let’s cut through the fluff: Jessica Williams didn’t just work alongside Harrison Ford—she weaponized ignorance to stay calm, cool, and utterly unimpressed. And honestly? That’s more impressive than any Oscar speech.

Yes, you read that right. The 36-year-old Shrinking star confessed she deliberately avoided watching Harrison Ford’s entire filmography before filming began. Not because she didn’t know who he was—she’d seen them, sure—but because she wanted to keep it “normal.” As in, no sudden panic attacks when he walked into a scene looking like a man who once outran a dinosaur. “I actually did a blackout on him for quite a while,” she told the Associated Press during a joint panel at Televerse, deadpan as if discussing her grocery list. “I didn’t want to get all freaked out, so I wasn’t scared of you.”

And guess what? It worked. Ford, 83, responded with the kind of dry, grizzled charm only he can pull off: “No, she’s not scared of me.” The exchange wasn’t just a throwaway line—it was a full-blown power move. A mutual understanding that neither one is here to worship the other. No reverence, no awe, just two professionals doing their jobs without the baggage of myth-making.

But the real gold came later, when the panel asked Ford if he ever sought advice from his costars. His answer? “No, I go home for that s–t! That’s where I get my instruction.” Cue Jessica’s immediate nod: “Never in a million years would he do that!” The timing was perfect—both were clearly aware of how absurd the whole thing was. You don’t need to be a therapist to see the subtext: these two aren’t playing by Hollywood’s usual rules. They’re not trying to impress each other. They’re having fun.

And let’s not forget the SAG Awards moment in February, when Jessica delivered her “Los Angeles is known as the city of dreams” line—and suddenly, there was Ford in the background, casually popping a chip into his mouth, completely unaware he was live on camera. She turned, eyes wide: “I told him to turn away!” Then, louder: “Don’t look!” The audience erupted. Ford looked like he’d been caught stealing snacks at a family picnic. And Jessica? She played it perfectly—equal parts exasperated and amused. This isn’t just acting. This is chemistry forged in chaos.

Back in November, Jessica told People that they “make each other laugh” and that Ford “loves shooting with me.” Translation: no ego, no drama, just genuine rapport. In an industry built on manufactured connections, this feels dangerously authentic. And yes, it’s rare. But also, frankly, refreshing.

So next time someone tells you that working with a legend is intimidating, remember Jessica Williams. She didn’t bow. She didn’t gush. She just said, “I’m not scared of you,” and then went on to steal every scene she was in—without even knowing how many times Ford had saved the world on screen. Now that’s confidence.

And that’s today’s dose of reality. You’re welcome.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and Associated Press, People Magazine, E! Online
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