Harrison Ford Celebrates Michael J. Fox as the “Most Stubborn Optimist I Know” at THR’s Social Impact Summit
Harrison Ford honors Michael J. Fox as the "most stubborn optimist I know" during the 2026 Social Impact Summit.
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At the Social Impact Summit, hosted by The Hollywood Reporter and the Social Impact Fund, Harrison Ford praised Michael J. Fox and the work of Fox's foundation.
Ford described Fox as the most stubborn optimist he knows. Coverage from The Hollywood Reporter, Yahoo News UK, and The New Daily emphasizes the relationship between the two actors.
Bill Lawrence, creator of 'Shrinking', specifically commented on the special working relationship shared by Ford and Fox. Future updates may include further details on the other summit participants, such as Sepideh Moafi, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Laverne Cox.
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Quick answers
Where did Harrison Ford make these comments?
He spoke at the Social Impact Summit hosted by The Hollywood Reporter and the Social Impact Fund.
What did Ford say about Michael J. Fox?
Ford praised Fox's work and his foundation, calling Fox the "most stubborn optimist I know."
Who else was involved in the event?
The summit included participants Sepideh Moafi, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Laverne Cox.
Coverage (5)
- Harrison Ford praises the work of Michael J. Fox and his foundation: “The most stubborn optimist I know” Fantha Tracks · 21h ago
- Harrison Ford praises ‘stubborn optimist’ Michael J Fox The New Daily · 21h ago
- 'Shrinking' Creator Bill Lawrence on Harrison Ford & Michael J. Fox's Special Working-Relationship Yahoo News UK · 21h ago
- Sepideh Moafi, Harrison Ford, Niecy Nash-Betts, Laverne Cox Added to 2026 Social Impact Summit, Hosted by The Hollywood Reporter and Social Impact Fund IMDb · 21h ago
- Harrison Ford Celebrates Michael J. Fox as the “Most Stubborn Optimist I Know” at THR’s Social Impact Summit The Hollywood Reporter · 21h ago
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