Michael J. Fox Jokes About His Trips to Greece
Michael J. Fox joked about two family trips to Greece with George Stephanopoulos while honoring him at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on November 5, 2026.
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By Elena Marika Konstantinou
November 8, 2026
Michael J. Fox has a simple travel tip for anyone who wants a quiet holiday: go to Greece with George Stephanopoulos, and nobody will even notice you.
The Back to the Future star shared the joke on Thursday, November 5, in Hollywood, where Stephanopoulos and his Good Morning America co-host Robin Roberts each received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, The Independent reported.
Fox, 65, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991 and now uses a wheelchair. He has made few public appearances in recent years, but he showed up to speak for his longtime friend.
"We've gone to Greece twice," Fox told the crowd, according to The Independent. "If you ever want to be invisible, go to Greece with George Stephanopoulos. No one will ever see you."
The trips were family affairs. InStyle Greece reported that the two families have traveled to Greece together twice, and that Fox's wife Tracy Pollan and Stephanopoulos's wife Ali Wentworth are close friends.
Fox came back to the Greek theme later in the speech. He praised how Stephanopoulos treats the viewers he meets, then joked that it is a different story with Greek fans, who he said tear at his clothes and cut off locks of his hair, InStyle Greece reported.
The roast did not stop there. Fox said that when Stephanopoulos calls at seven in the morning, it is to make lunch plans, and that dinner is at 5:30 with George out the door by six. "I think it's a ruse not to pay the bill," he said.
He also described the pair as "men of average height" and "both lousy golfers," before getting sincere. "He loves the people who watch him every day," Fox said.
To finish, Fox jokingly nominated his friend for the 2028 presidential election. Stephanopoulos, joined by Wentworth and their daughters Elliott and Harper, called the day "one of those never could've imagined moments."
Two family trips to Greece, and Fox still could not get anyone to look his way. With a friend like George, that seems to suit him just fine.
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of Elena Marika Konstantinou and do not necessarily reflect the views of GetGreece.
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