Chef Ben Ford and his wife Emily Ford are ending their marriage after 14 years together.
According to a court filing obtained by PEOPLE, Emily, 44, filed for divorce from the chef, 57, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Ben is one of actor Harrison Ford’s sons from his first wife, illustrator Mary Marquardt.
Ben and Emily, who married in 2009, have been separated since February 2022, according to the documents.
They have two children, Ethan, 23, and Waylon, 13. According to the documents, Emily is seeking joint custody of Waylon. Ethan is not mentioned in the documents because he is not a minor. Emily also requested that the court terminate the spousal support award.
Emily shared a birthday tribute to Ben on September 22.
Ben Ford and Emily Ford.
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“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 her Instagram post.
In September 2022, she made a post about their anniversary and seemingly alluded to their decision to split.
“Today, on our anniversary, I want to celebrate the evolution of our love. We have moved through the dissolution process carefully and without frivolity or malice, following 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 interconnectedness and strength,” she wrote.
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Ben Ford and his family.
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She continued: “It’s a reminder that we always have a choice in every moment – we choose to love each other – 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 on his social media, including one for Emily.
While they were celebrating their son’s graduation and Mother’s Day on the same day in 2022, he posted a sweet message.
“Big day @dukeuniversity for moms and grads. Happy Mother’s Day! Can’t think of a better way to celebrate you @oliveyou928,” he captioned the post.
In 2021, Ben shared another tribute to his wife on Instagram — a photo of his two children kissing her on the cheek.
“Memories are important. Monuments are the most important. Happy Mother’s Day @oliveyou928,” he wrote.
Ben went to culinary school in the 80s. He opened several restaurants, including a Ford gas station and Doorstep Market. In 2014, he published a cookbook, The Taming of the Feast.
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