Ali Larter Reveals Why She Left L.A. for the ‘Quiet Grandness’ of Idaho with Husband Hayes MacArthur

But Larter built her dream home away from the lights of Hollywood.

Despite always living in big cities, the actress — whose new series is Paramount+ Landman premiering in November — unexpectedly found her home in the small town of Sun Valley, Idaho, with her husband Hayes MacArthur and their two children.

“We fell in love with the beauty of the mountains and their quiet majesty,” explains Larter in the cover story for the new issue of Rue magazine. “None of us have ever lived in a small town before,” says the Legal blonde and College blues alum. “People look out for each other. There’s a real sense of community here and we’re very happy to be a part of it.”

Ali Larter for ‘RUE Magazine’.

David Engelhardt/RUE magazine

Beyond the sense of closeness, the couple agree that the landscape often serves as a gentle reminder to live in the moment.

“Most of the time in my life I feel like I’m driving 1,000 miles an hour and these giant rocks are cooling me down,” the actress notes.

MacArthur, who next appears opposite Jack Black in the holiday film Dear Santa Claus, he adds, “Mountains can stop you and slow you down—especially when you’re stuck in traffic because a herd of elk has blocked the road.”

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Ali Larter and Hayes MacArthur for ‘Rue Magazine’.

David Engelhardt/RUE magazine

The couple unexpectedly ended up in Idaho after traveling from Los Angeles during the COVID-19 pandemic with their children, Theodore and Vivienne, and their dog, Nala.

Because the movie business was “at a standstill” at the time, Larter says, “We figured it was an opportunity to go on an adventure as a family. And we just started driving north.”

Ali Larter for ‘RUE Magazine’.

David Engelhardt/RUE magazine

By 2022, they started building their dream house in Sun Valley, which they finished almost a year ago. The newly built property of 4,400 square meters is spread over two hectares of land.

While building the home, Larter knew she wanted to create something that “fits into the natural geography of Sun Valley but doesn’t have that traditional ‘cabin’ feel,” she says. “We wanted walls of glass that showcase and invite beautiful landscapes into the home.”

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Hayes MacArthur.

David Engelhardt/RUE magazine

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They brought their interior vision to life with the help of designer Amanda Masters, who also designed their first home in the Hollywood Hills nearly 15 years ago.

Ali Larter and designer Amanda Masters.

David Engelhardt/RUE magazine

The actress was drawn to a neutral color palette to enhance the home’s natural light and bring warmth to the space, which is why they chose white oak wood paneling.

One of Larter’s favorite rooms is the kitchen, which features an Italian marble island with a waterfall. The space also offers a stunning view of the mountains, which Larter especially appreciates because it brings her whole family together for a meal.

“We believe in the importance of a family dinner and it’s great when the kitchen is flooded with light. It becomes the most beautiful part of the home,” she says.

Read the full article about Ali Larter’s house in Idaho at ruemag.com and on newsstands September 17.

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