History of Ali Larter in Timeline
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.
February 28, 1976: Alison Larter's Birth
Alison Elizabeth Larter was born on February 28, 1976. She is an American actress and former model.
November 1996: Allegra Coleman in Esquire
In November 1996, Ali Larter first appeared in the media portraying the fictional character of Allegra Coleman in Esquire magazine, a hoax that gained significant attention.
November 1996: Portrayal of Allegra Coleman in Esquire
In November 1996, Ali Larter portrayed fictional actress Allegra Coleman in an Esquire magazine hoax, which brought her initial fame and attention.
1996: Esquire magazine hoax
In 1996, Ali Larter portrayed the fictional model Allegra Coleman in an Esquire magazine hoax, gaining initial recognition.
2000: Role in Final Destination
In 2000, Ali Larter portrayed Clear Rivers in the Final Destination franchise, which helped establish her as a scream queen.
2001: Appearance in Legally Blonde
In 2001, Ali Larter appeared in the comedy Legally Blonde, playing Brooke Taylor Windham. The film grossed $141 million worldwide.
2001: American Outlaws, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and Maxim Cover
In 2001, Ali Larter appeared in the western comedy American Outlaws, Kevin Smith's Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, on the cover of Maxim magazine, and performed in The Vagina Monologues in Manhattan, New York.
2001: Supporting roles in Legally Blonde and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
In 2001, Ali Larter played supporting roles in Legally Blonde and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
2002: Move to New York City
In 2002, Ali Larter moved to New York City for three years.
2003: Final Destination Franchise
In 2003, Ali Larter continued her role as Clear Rivers in the Final Destination franchise.
2004: Associate Producer and Star in Three Way
In 2004, Ali Larter served as an associate producer of and starred in the thriller Three Way.
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.
2005: Role in A Lot Like Love
In 2005, Ali Larter played a supporting role in the romantic comedy A Lot Like Love.
2006: Role in Heroes
From 2006, Ali Larter achieved wider recognition for playing the dual roles of Niki Sanders and Tracy Strauss on the science fiction drama series Heroes on NBC.
August 2007: Release of Marigold
In August 2007, Ali Larter starred in the film Marigold, which revolved around an American actress in India.
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.
2007: Resident Evil: Extinction and other film roles
In 2007, Ali Larter appeared in Resident Evil: Extinction, portraying Claire Redfield, and also appeared in the comedy Homo Erectus and the biographical drama Crazy.
2007: People's Best Dressed List
In 2007, Ali Larter appeared on People's "Best Dressed List".
2007: Main role in Marigold and Resident Evil film series
In 2007, Ali Larter took on a main role in the Bollywood movie Marigold and began portraying Claire Redfield in the Resident Evil film series.
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.
2009: Main role in Obsessed
In 2009, Ali Larter played a main role in the thriller Obsessed.
2009: Cosmopolitan's Fun Fearless Female of the year
In 2009, Ali Larter was named Cosmopolitan's Fun Fearless Female of the year at a ceremony held in Beverly Hills, California.
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.
2010: Role in Heroes
In 2010, Ali Larter continued her role as Niki Sanders and Tracy Strauss on the science fiction drama series Heroes on NBC; the show ended this year.
2010: Resident Evil: Afterlife and Lemon Drop
In 2010, Ali Larter reprised her role as Claire Redfield in Resident Evil: Afterlife and appeared in a short film for Absolut Vodka entitled "Lemon Drop". Following Afterlife, she took a hiatus to focus on her family.
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.
September 2013: Publication of Kitchen Revelry
In September 2013, Ali Larter published her cookbook, Kitchen Revelry: A Year of Festive Menus from My Home to Yours.
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.
2014: Regular role in Legends
In 2014, Ali Larter obtained a regular part in the first season of TNT's drama series Legends, appearing as Crystal McGuire.
2014: Roles in Lovesick and You're Not You
In 2014, Ali Larter returned to the big screen playing Molly Kingston in the comedy Lovesick and portrayed Keely in the independent drama You're Not You.
2015: Birth of Second Child
In 2015, Ali Larter gave birth to her and Hayes MacArthur's second child, a girl.
2015: Starring in The Diabolical
In 2015, Ali Larter starred in the supernatural thriller The Diabolical as Madison, a single mother who battles evil forces.
2016: Resident Evil: The Final Chapter and Pitch
In 2016, Ali Larter starred in Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, her biggest box office success, and played Amelia Slater in the Fox series Pitch.
April 2017: Films Gross Over $1.31 Billion
As of April 2017, Ali Larter's films have grossed over $1.31 billion worldwide.
2019: Recurring role in The Rookie
From 2019, Ali Larter acted in the recurring role of Grace Sawyer in the police procedural series The Rookie on ABC.
2020: Recurring role in The Rookie
In 2020, Ali Larter continued in the recurring role of Grace Sawyer in the police procedural series The Rookie on ABC.
2021: Lead role in The Last Victim
In 2021, Ali Larter played the lead role in the neo-western film The Last Victim.
2023: Premiere of The Man in the White Van
In 2023, The Man in the White Van, starring Ali Larter, premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
December 2024: Release of The Man in the White Van
In December 2024, The Man in the White Van, starring Ali Larter, was released to mixed reviews.
2024: Co-starring in Landman
In 2024, Ali Larter costars as Angela Norris in the Paramount+ drama series Landman.
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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