Helen Mirren Jokes She and Harrison Ford ‘Might Be Related’ – Suggests Taking a DNA Test!

Could Hollywood icons Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford actually be long-lost relatives?

According to Mirren, the undeniable connection between her and her 1923 co-star is so strong that she’s half-seriously considering taking a DNA test to find out!

The legendary actors portray Cara and Jacob Dutton in the hit Yellowstone prequel, and their effortless chemistry both on and off-screen has sparked playful speculation from Mirren about a possible family link.

Mirren: ‘Maybe We’re Siblings!’

During an exclusive interview with TH, Mirren, 79, reflected on her deep bond with Ford, 82, despite the two not working together since their 1986 film The Mosquito Coast.

💬 “Harrison and I have a weird thing,” she shared. “It’s like when you reconnect with your best friend from college after 30 years, and it’s exactly the same—only better.”

The two stars were instantly comfortable with each other again while filming 1923, prompting Mirren to joke about their connection:

🔥 “Maybe we should do a DNA test. Maybe we are brother and sister in the end or something like that.”

Ford, taken aback by the comment, responded in his signature dry humor: “Well, that makes it even more bizarre.”

😂 Mirren quickly backtracked, laughing: “Okay, maybe cousins. That would be better.”

Harrison Ford on Their ‘Perfect Fit’ Chemistry

Ford, who rarely lavishes praise, was quick to acknowledge that working with Mirren again was a major reason he took on the role in 1923.

💬 “The main attraction for me was a chance to work with her again,” Ford admitted.

The actor explained that they were both told the other had already signed on for the project before they even had a chance to reconnect.

“Somehow, we find ourselves here. And there are a million different kinds of actors, but when there’s a fit, you feel it. It’s just a perfect bit of casting.”

Mirren agreed, emphasizing how rare it is to find a natural, effortless working relationship that spans decades.

An On-Screen Love Story Unlike Any Other

While 1923 is filled with action and drama, Mirren and Ford’s characters bring an emotional depth to the series.

Their portrayal of a long-married couple navigating life’s challenges together offers a refreshing take on love in Hollywood.

💬 “In movies, we usually see the ‘meet-cute,’ the falling in love, the passion, and then… happily ever after,” Mirren explained. “But this is the ever after.”

Ford echoed the sentiment, calling their characters “partners as much as lovers” who rely on each other in ways that go beyond romance.

🎬 With new episodes of 1923 premiering every Sunday on Paramount+, fans can continue to enjoy the remarkable chemistry between these two Hollywood legends—related or not!