For Ali Larter, being a Jersey girl isn't just about where she's from - it's an attitude and way of life. The 49-year-old Cherry Hill native is used to having a reputation for being feisty, whether it's bantering with cops and firemen or navigating the complexities of rural Idaho after years living in New Jersey.
Her accent remains unmistakable, even when she's speaking to Jimmy Kimmel about her roots. "I just slip right back into it," she says with a chuckle. Her mother still pronounces "wooder" as she did when Larter was growing up - a trait that has served her well on set, where she often finds herself playing complex characters.
But for all the acting chops and awards won, there's one thing that defines Larter as Jersey-born: an aversion to pumping gas. When Kimmel asked if she'd ever had to fill 'er up after leaving New Jersey, she quipped, "Who wants to get out and pump gas? I don't." That, of course, is the most quintessentially Jersey thing about her.
Larter's journey from modeling in Milan and Tokyo to landing a breakout role in Varsity Blues wasn't without its twists. She credits her first acting gig - a Philadelphia Phillies commercial when she was just 13 years old - with changing everything. And it set her on a path that would see her playing characters who defy expectations: Angela, the no-nonsense oil business owner in Landman; a stripper with superhuman strength on Heroes; or a vain fitness instructor wrongfully accused of murder in Legally Blonde.
For Larter, it's not just about landing complex roles - it's about giving women like her characters the humanity and depth that they often deserve. "Throughout my career, women are always tremendously underwritten," she told the New York Times earlier this month. It's a sentiment that shines through in her performances, where strength and fierceness are writ large.
As for working with co-star Billy Bob Thornton on Landman - well, it's been an experience. The unlikely pairing may seem chaotic at first glance, but Larter describes their chemistry as "oil and water." And when asked about what it was like to film alongside him, she just laughs: "We're really not alike."
Her accent remains unmistakable, even when she's speaking to Jimmy Kimmel about her roots. "I just slip right back into it," she says with a chuckle. Her mother still pronounces "wooder" as she did when Larter was growing up - a trait that has served her well on set, where she often finds herself playing complex characters.
But for all the acting chops and awards won, there's one thing that defines Larter as Jersey-born: an aversion to pumping gas. When Kimmel asked if she'd ever had to fill 'er up after leaving New Jersey, she quipped, "Who wants to get out and pump gas? I don't." That, of course, is the most quintessentially Jersey thing about her.
Larter's journey from modeling in Milan and Tokyo to landing a breakout role in Varsity Blues wasn't without its twists. She credits her first acting gig - a Philadelphia Phillies commercial when she was just 13 years old - with changing everything. And it set her on a path that would see her playing characters who defy expectations: Angela, the no-nonsense oil business owner in Landman; a stripper with superhuman strength on Heroes; or a vain fitness instructor wrongfully accused of murder in Legally Blonde.
For Larter, it's not just about landing complex roles - it's about giving women like her characters the humanity and depth that they often deserve. "Throughout my career, women are always tremendously underwritten," she told the New York Times earlier this month. It's a sentiment that shines through in her performances, where strength and fierceness are writ large.
As for working with co-star Billy Bob Thornton on Landman - well, it's been an experience. The unlikely pairing may seem chaotic at first glance, but Larter describes their chemistry as "oil and water." And when asked about what it was like to film alongside him, she just laughs: "We're really not alike."
. and can we please stop perpetuating the idea that jersies are always opposed to pumping gas? it's so annoying 
. i wish people would stop reducing complex personalities to a single trait or characteristic. ali larter is more than just her accent or her aversion to gas, she's a talented actress who deserves to be taken seriously 
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It's so quintessentially Jersey. But for real, I think that's what makes her characters so relatable - they're all complex women with depth, you know? She's not afraid to take on roles that need a strong female presence. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to see Ali Larter as a no-nonsense oil business owner or a stripper with superhuman strength? 
I'm also loving her honesty about working with Billy Bob Thornton - it sounds like they had some fun but definitely not alike vibes. 
. And omg, Billy Bob Thornton on Landman? That pairing is just wild 
. I'm not sure if their chemistry would work in real life tho, but in a movie, it's all about the drama 
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. I mean, who doesn't love the thrill of filling up their ride? But for real though, her Jersey roots are everything - that attitude and way of life is undeniable! And I gotta say, it's so refreshing to see her talking about women being underwritten in roles - we need more strong, complex female characters like hers 
. She's def making a name for herself as an actress who brings depth and humanity to her characters, and that's super admirable 
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, who knew that was her first gig? anyway, i'm shipping Ali Larter with Billy Bob Thornton btw, their "oil and water" chemistry sounds kinda intriguing 
. It's refreshing to see someone celebrate what makes them unique, especially in a industry where people try to conform all the time. And can we talk about how fierce she is on screen? She brings this strength and depth to her characters that's just inspiring 
. Plus, it's awesome that she's speaking out about women being underwritten in roles - it's so needed right now 
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- Ali Larter's accent is so iconic, it's like you can't escape it! And I gotta say, her aversion to pumping gas is straight-up Jersey 
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. It's all about confidence and owning your personality, and Ali Larter is totally rocking it 
I'm glad she got to play strong and complex characters throughout her career - it's about time women on screen had more depth and humanity! 
they're literally changing the game for me i mean i used to be a die-hard dairy girl but now i'm all about the oat and almond vibes lol anyway back to Ali Larter she's def a queen in my book her accent is everything idk how ppl cop with them moving from NJ to ID so rural lol im more of a city girl myself i need the energy of the streets 
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. It's so refreshing to see someone celebrate their hometown and not be afraid to show a little attitude 
. And can we talk about her iconic accent? It's like she's still living in Cherry Hill, even when she's chatting with Jimmy Kimmel on TV 
