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Woody Harrelsonhas been with his wife Laura Louie for over 30 years.
The actor, who shot to fame in the ’80s with his role on the iconic sitcomCheers, first met his future spouse in 1987, when Louie was hired to be theWhite Men Can’t Jumpactor’s personal assistant. Their relationship would not become romantic for three more years, however.
“It was one of those things I wouldn’t admit to myself: I didn’t want to be attracted to my amazing assistant,” Harrelson toldThe Hollywood Reporterof the early days of their relationship.
After Harrelson confessed his feelings to Louie, the two began dating and eventually welcomed three daughters. After two decades together, Harrelson and Louie officially wed in anintimate ceremony in Hawaii.
Harrelson recounted his wife’s reaction to the incident, saying, “Laura — this really gives you a sense of the depth of her compassion — what she said to me after finding out was, ‘That must be really hard for you, to have this s— exposed.’ She just said that.”
He continued, “Now that doesn’t mean she wasn’t upset. How did I apologize? You know, just your standard Texan grovel. But she forgave me, and we’re still together.”
In February 2023, theAcademy Awardnominee made headlines after hostingSaturday Night Liveandsharing some anti-vaccine viewsduring hisopening monologue.
So, who is Woody Harrelson’s wife? Here’s everything to know about Laura Louie and her relationship with the actor.
She was Harrelson’s personal assistant
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“At some point, I was like, ‘Hey, does anybody here have secretarial skills? ‘Cause I could really use an assistant.’ And this young woman, Laura Louie, raised her hand,” Harrelson explained. “I asked her to come down ‘cause she was up in the stands. So she came down, and I said, ‘We’ll meet tomorrow. Come out to my place in Marina del Rey.’ "
He continued, “We had one of the greatest conversations I ever had, so she became my assistant. She was so great that every other person inCheersgot an assistant after that.”
Louie continued to work as Harrelson’s personal assistant for three years until they began a romantic relationship.
Harrelson wrote a song for her
When theZombielandactor decided to act on his feelings for Louie, he let her know how he felt through a song he wrote.
After Harrelson had finished playing the song, Louie confessed that she had been in love with him for the past three years as well.
She and Harrelson made their red carpet debut at theMoney Trainpremiere
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In 1995, Louie joined Harrelson on the red carpet for the first time at the premiere of his filmMoney Train, where the duo embraced as they posed for photographs to celebrate the release of the action crime movie. Louie wore a black maxi dress while Harrelson sported white pants, a blue shirt and a backward baseball cap. The couple had been dating for a years and had already welcomed one child at the time.
She and Harrelson got married in 2008
In his interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, Harrelson opened up about his views on marriage and shared that Louie changed his perspective.
“I never believed in the concept of [marriage]. I just never believed that it made any sense, this long-term monogamy thing that humans do,” he said. “I just was incapable of long-term relationships. I was with whoever would have me. Then I met my wife.”
She and Harrelson share three kids
The couple share three daughters. They welcomed their first daughter, Deni Montana, on Mar. 5, 1994. Their second child, Zoe Giordano, arrived on Sept. 22, 1996, and a decade later, their youngest daughter, Makani Ravello, was born on June 3, 2006.
Harrelson discussed becoming a father for the first time while speaking withEsquirein 2008. “I remember my daughter Deni coming along, and she was so pure and caring of everybody and everything,” he said. “And somehow, this little being managed to get around all the obstacles — the gun turrets, the walls, the moats, the sentries — that were wrapped around my heart. My heart at that time needed her.”
The actor added, “I think it’s the best thing going … parenthood.”
She and Harrelson lived on a commune in Hawaii
Louie and Harrelson are passionate about living a sustainable life. The couple once lived with their children in a small eco-village on the island of Maui with only 200 residents.
Harrelson also revealed that he and his wife try to “walk the talk” as much as possible, putting biodiesel in their car, using nonwood paper and growing 90% of their own food.
He added, “Nobody in our neighborhood has any power lines — we’re all solar. At the end of the night when the lights go out you just look out at the valley and the only lights are stars.”
She enjoys cooking for her friends
A skilled cook, Louie enjoys whipping up her favorite dishes for her friends and family. In 2013, celebrity fitness expert and author Mandy Ingber sharedLouie’s recipefor a nutritious fruit dish with PEOPLE called Painted Fruit.
She co-founded an organic food delivery service
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Louie turned her advocacy for the environment into a business, co-founding an organic food delivery service named Yoganics. The company delivered organic produce around Texas until its closure in 2015. The businesswoman then started another company with a similar name, Yoganics Maui, which offers its customers yoga classes and health foods.
She and Harrelson attended the 2023 French Open
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In June 2023, the couple traveled to Paris for the French Open. Louie was spotted in a fedora and a sporty white dress, while Harrelson wore aBruce Springsteentrucker hat and a multi-colored button-down shirt.
source: people.com
