Ali Larter Talks About Her 16-Year Marriage to Hayes MacArthur and What Keeps It Strong

Ali Larter and Hayes MacArthur in November 2025.
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NEED TO KNOW

• During an interview with PEOPLE at the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix on Nov. 22, Ali Larter shared the secret to her 16-year marriage to husband Hayes MacArthur.
• The Landman star wed MacArthur in Maine on Aug. 1, 2009.
• The couple share two children: son Theodore and daughter Vivienne.

Ali Larter has opened up about the foundation of her enduring marriage to Hayes MacArthur after more than 16 years together. The actress, while attending the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 22, discussed her relationship with MacArthur, highlighting the essential elements that contribute to their bond.

During her interview, Larter emphasized the importance of appreciating daily moments, stating, “Enjoy every day. Try to be really kind.”

Ali Larter and Hayes MacArthur with their children, Theodore and Vivienne, at the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix on Nov. 22, 2025.

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Since their wedding on August 1, 2009, at MacArthur’s family estate in Kennebunkport, Maine, the couple has welcomed two children: 15-year-old Theodore and 10-year-old Vivienne. Larter expressed her admiration for MacArthur, particularly noting his dedication to their family. “The way that he takes care of our family,” she remarked, also sharing that this characteristic fuels her love for him.

The couple’s journey began when they met on the set of the 2005 film Homo Erectus. They became engaged in December 2007 before tying the knot in 2009, with Larter dressed in a Vera Wang gown and MacArthur in a Ralph Lauren tuxedo.

In 2022, Larter and MacArthur made the decision to build their dream home in Sun Valley, Idaho, after moving from Los Angeles. Reflecting on their new surroundings, Larter described their appreciation for the beauty and tranquility of the mountains. “Most of the time in my life, I feel like I’m going 1,000 miles an hour and these giant rocks chill me out,” she explained. Adding charm to her remarks, she noted, “The mountains have a way of grounding you and slowing you down—especially when you’re stuck in traffic because there’s a herd of elk blocking the road.”

Hayes MacArthur and Ali Larter in November 2024.

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