Lily Gladstone reveals how Harrison Ford's 'Return of the Jedi' inspired her acting journey on Jimmy Fallon's show

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a recent appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' Lily Gladstone, known for her exceptional talent and recent Golden Globes success, shared a delightful anecdote about meeting Hollywood legends Harrison Ford and Leonardo DiCaprio at the prestigious event.

The conversation took an unexpected turn when Gladstone revealed the unconventional inspiration behind her decision to pursue acting.

Fallon unearths Harrison Ford's delight for Lily Gladstone at Golden Globes

Fallon, acknowledging the joyous moments at the Golden Globes, couldn't help but bring up Harrison Ford's apparent excitement for Gladstone's success.

"I don't think anyone was happier for you at the Golden Globes than Harrison Ford. Look how happy, He was so psyched. And there's Leo, too. Did you get to hang with Harrison Ford and meet him?" Fallon inquired.

Gladstone, with a smile, recounted her encounter with the iconic actor. "Yeah. I mean, he wasn't at our table, but, you know, we lapped each other, so I was sometimes closer to Harrison than I was to Leo," she shared, setting the stage for the surprising revelation about her acting inspiration.

Lily Gladstone's whimsical acting genesis unveiled

The conversation took a delightful turn when Gladstone disclosed the unique origin of her acting journey. "This whole acting journey or aspiration of mine started because I loved the Ewoks so much. And so I got to tell him the whole reason," she confessed, prompting Fallon's incredulous response.

"Ewoks is what got you excited about movies?" Fallon asked, to which Gladstone explained, "A little bit, a little bit. I mean, I realize now that, like, when I was younger, I knew they weren't really real, but my parents said, 'Oh, they're actors.' You know, you're upset when your favorite characters get shot or whatever. So I was like, okay, if I want to be an Ewok, I have to be an actor, so..." The audience erupted in laughter at Gladstone's charming admission.

Lily Gladstone bonds with Harrison Ford in unscripted banter

The highlight of the conversation was Gladstone's interaction with Harrison Ford, where she shared with him that 'Return of the Jedi' was the catalyst for her desire to act. The unexpected camaraderie unfolded as Ford responded, "Oh, yeah, me too," leaving the audience amused.

Fallon acknowledged the clever response, saying, "That's a good line." Gladstone praised Ford, adding, "He was the best. He was the one that really was like, when I needed to go to the bathroom, he, like, got up all, you know, Han Solo style and ran to the camera guy. 'Where's the bathroom?! What's the order?! When is she up?!'"

The recounting of this amusing moment further showcased the genuine and humorous connection between Gladstone and the legendary actor.