His ex wife wrote the screen play for et?

The screenplay for "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" was written by Melissa Mathison, who was married to filmmaker Harrison Ford from 1983 until their divorce in 2004. Mathison collaborated closely with director Steven Spielberg on the film, which was released in 1982 and became a beloved classic. Her work on "E.T." is often celebrated for its emotional depth and imaginative storytelling.