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Hayes MacArthur is a Chicago-born actor and comedian whose career spans television and film. He met his wife, actress Ali Larter, on the set of the 2000s comedy and they married in 2009. The couple currently resides in Sun Valley, Idaho, with their two children, Theodore and Vivian.
Before marrying actress Ali Larter, Hayes MacArthur built a career in television, film, and stand-up comedy. The two met on the set of a movie in 2005 and have been together ever since, marrying in 2009 and moving to Idaho with their two children.
Here’s what you need to know about MacArthur’s life with Larter.
He is a Chicago-born actor and comedian.
MacArthur was born in Chicago and built a steady career in television and film. His credits include “Angie Tribeca,” “Merry Happy Whatever,” and “Super Troopers 2.” He has also appeared on “The Morning Show” and the comedy show “The Binge.”
He and Larter met as co-stars and married in Maine.
Larter and MacArthur first met while filming Homo Erectus in 2005 and became engaged in 2007. “Three weeks later I told my boyfriend I wanted to get married and he could do it tomorrow,” Larter told Cosmopolitan at the time, according to People magazine.
She told the magazine in 2009, “Since I was 15 years old, all I wanted was to find that man.
I was planning to get married. I put so much pressure on myself that I almost broke down many times. And then…I went blind. (Hayes) showed me the way and everything went well. In this way
That’s how it should be. ”
The two married in August 2009 at his parents’ home in Kennebunkport, Maine.
they have two children.
MacArthur and Larter welcomed son Theodore in December 2010 and daughter Vivian in January 2015.
In a January 2025 ELLE profile, Larter reflected on how becoming a parent changed her priorities. “I love being a mom, and I love my kids, and I love being there for them,” she said. “We know that childhood goes by quickly. Then your kids go off to college. You’ll never regret making childhood a priority in your life.”
The family moved to Idaho from Los Angeles in 2020.
In Lu’s September 2024 cover story, MacArthur recalled how the movement unexpectedly began during the pandemic. “The industry was at a complete standstill and kids were glued to their screens doing remote learning,” he said. “So, a year later, we packed up the car and took off.”
Larter added: “We saw it as an opportunity for a family adventure and just started heading north.” When they arrived in Sun Valley, the couple felt they had found their next home. “We were completely captivated by the beauty of the mountains and their quiet grandeur,” Larter said. “Neither of us had ever lived in a small town before. People look out for each other. There’s a real sense of community here and we’re so happy to be a part of it.”
After settling in, the couple designed and built a 4,400-square-foot home on two acres of land. “Mountains have the effect of grounding people and slowing them down, especially when herds of elk block roads and create traffic jams,” MacArthur said.
His film work ranges from comedies to feature films.
MacArthur’s acting credits span two decades of television and film. He has appeared on television series such as Angie Tribeca, The Runarounds, The Morning Show, Merry Happy Whatever, and Single Parents.
His film work includes Super Troopers 2, Being Frank, Ode to Joy, and The Binge.
He co-hosts the podcast.
In 2023, Jay Chandrasekhar announced the launch of his podcast ‘Mustache Tales’. Podcast guests include Brooklyn Decker and Michael Rowland.
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