Ben Ford and Harrison Ford.Photo:David Livingston/Getty Images
David Livingston/Getty Images
Chef Ben Fordand his wife Emily Ford are ending their marriage after 14 years together.
Ben and Emily, who wed in 2009, have been separated since February 2022, per the documents.
They share a son, Waylon, 13. According to the documents, Emily is seeking joint custody of Waylon. Emily also requested that the court terminate the ability to award spousal support.
Emily shared a birthday tribute to Ben on September 22.
Ben Ford and Emily Ford.Owen Kolasinski/BFA/Shutterstock
Owen Kolasinski/BFA/Shutterstock
“Please help me wish Big Daddy a happy birthday! you shine both on and off the stage of life. here’s to another year of love and success! we love you@chefbenford,” she captioned herInstagram post.
In September 2022,she postedabout their anniversary and seemingly alluded to their decision to separate.
“Today, on our anniversary, i want to celebrate the evolution of our love. We moved through the dissolution process carefully and without frivolity or malintent, tracking this choice to follow our north stars as something important. This decision to follow our own paths was a strong and courageous choice and a source of mutual connection and strength,” she wrote.
She continued: “It’s a reminder that we always have a choice in every moment – we choose to love one another – and all that remains is the light of understanding and grace. I will always love, respect, and support you and our children on this journey of a million miles. Here’s to the next best chapter of our love ❤️”
Ben also often shares family tributes to his social media, including those for Emily.
In 2021, he posted a Mother’s Day message for her. “Memories matter. Momories matter most. Happy Mother’s Day @oliveyou928,” he wrote.
Ben went to culinary school in the ’80s. He went on to open multiple restaurants, including Ford’s Filling Station and Doorstep Market. In 2014, he published a cookbook,Taming the Feast.
source: people.com
