Childhood and Education Journey of Ali Larter in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 28, 2026

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Ali Larter. A timeline of key moments.

Ali Larter is an American actress and former model. She gained initial attention for her role as the fictional Allegra Coleman in Esquire magazine in 1996. Larter started her career with guest roles in television shows during the 1990s. She made her film debut in Varsity Blues (1999), followed by a role in the horror film House on Haunted Hill (1999). She is most known for her portrayal of Clear Rivers in the Final Destination film series (2000-2003), establishing her presence in the horror genre.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

February 28, 1976: Alison Larter's Birth

Alison Elizabeth Larter was born on February 28, 1976. She is an American actress and former model.

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2002: Move to New York City

In 2002, Ali Larter moved to New York City for three years.

January 2005: Return to Los Angeles

In January 2005, Ali Larter returned to living in Los Angeles for a role in Heroes.

2005: Appearance in Confess and A Lot Like Love

In 2005, Ali Larter appeared in the independent political thriller Confess and had a role in the romantic comedy A Lot Like Love. She also returned to living in Los Angeles.

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December 2007: Engagement to Hayes MacArthur

In December 2007, Ali Larter and her longtime boyfriend, Hayes MacArthur, became engaged, having met on the set of National Lampoon's Homo Erectus.

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August 1, 2009: Marriage to Hayes MacArthur

On August 1, 2009, Ali Larter and Hayes MacArthur married at MacArthur's parents' estate in Kennebunkport, Maine, with Amy Smart among the wedding guests.

June 2010: Women Deliver Conference

In June 2010, Ali Larter participated in the United Nations conference, Women Deliver, in Washington, D.C., as one of thousands of delegates from 130 countries.

July 20, 2010: Pregnancy Announcement

On July 20, 2010, Ali Larter announced that she and Hayes MacArthur were expecting their first child.

2012: Purchase of Hollywood Hills Home

In 2012, Ali Larter and Hayes MacArthur purchased a three-story home in the Hollywood Hills for $2.9 million.

2013: Pet Ownership

As of 2013, Ali Larter had two dogs, Jackpot, a German Shepherd and Ella, a Wheaten terrier.

2013: The Art of Elysium Gala

In 2013, Ali Larter and her husband Hayes MacArthur hosted The Art of Elysium Gala.

January 2014: Spirit of Elysium Award

In January 2014, Ali Larter and her husband, Hayes MacArthur, received the Spirit of Elysium Award at The Art of Elysium Gala ceremony, after hosting it in 2013.

August 2014: Confirmation of Second Pregnancy

In August 2014, Ali Larter confirmed that she and Hayes MacArthur were expecting their second child that winter.

2015: Birth of Second Child

In 2015, Ali Larter gave birth to her and Hayes MacArthur's second child, a girl.

November 10, 2025: Appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark

On November 10, 2025, Ali Larter talked about the importance of working with Higher Ground of Sun Valley, Idaho, on Live with Kelly and Mark; her father was in the U.S. Army and deployed to Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

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