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Couple Swaps Hollywood for Quiet Life in Idaho Mountains
16 Nov
Summary
- Ali Larter and husband Hayes MacArthur moved family from LA to Idaho during pandemic
- Found sense of community and slower pace in small town of Sun Valley
- MacArthur's comedy background and family's Chicago roots
In November 2025, actress Ali Larter and her husband, comedian Hayes MacArthur, have found an unexpected new home in the mountains of Idaho. The couple, who have been married for over 15 years, decided to embark on a family road trip north during the COVID-19 pandemic, and ended up settling in the small town of Sun Valley.
Larter and MacArthur first met on the set of the 2005 comedy film Homo Erectus, and they have since welcomed two children together - son Theodore in 2010 and daughter Vivienne in 2015. Prior to their move, the family was based in Los Angeles, but the pandemic prompted them to seek a change of pace.
"People look out for each other," Larter told RUE Magazine in September 2024, describing the sense of community they've found in Sun Valley. "There's a real sense of community here and we're so happy to be a part of it."
MacArthur, who hails from Chicago and has a background in stand-up comedy, has embraced the slower lifestyle in their new mountain town. "The mountains have a way of grounding you and slowing you down," he said, joking about the occasional elk traffic jams.
Despite being far from the Hollywood spotlight, the couple remains committed to their careers, with MacArthur continuing to work as an actor and Larter balancing her family life with her acting roles. Their unconventional journey has led them to a peaceful and fulfilling new chapter in the Idaho wilderness.
