How did Woody Harrelson meet Laura Louie? Couple join daughters for rare red carpet appearance at 'Champions' premiere

Woody Harrelson and Laura Louie, who got married in 2008, were accompanied by three daughters, Deni, 30, and Makani, 16

UPDATED FEB 28, 2023

Woody Harrelson and his wife, Laura Louie, attend the premiere of 'Champions' with their daughters, Deni and Makani, at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on February 27 in New York City, New York (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Hollywood veteran Woody Harrelson and his wife, Laura Louie, appeared in great spirits as they made a rare red carpet appearance at the star-studded premiere of his upcoming film ‘Champions’ in New York City on Monday, February 27. The adorable couple, who tied the knot in 2008, was accompanied by two of their three daughters, Deni, 30, and Makani, 16.

The 61-year-old Emmy-winning actor looked suave at the dazzling event in a midnight blue suit and tie. He completed the look with denim blue Adidas sneakers. Louie flaunted her sense of style in a sleeveless mauve satin gown, featuring a straight neckline and an A-line skirt. The Yoganics Maui founder styled her jet-black tresses in an elegant bun and completed her look with a pair of gold heels, per the Daily Mail.

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Woody Harrelson attends the premiere of 'Champions' at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on February 27 in New York City (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Oozing elegance and style

Deni, the couple's eldest daughter, donned a button-up shirt with a hexagonal geometric print along with matching trousers. She topped it off with a bright red baseball cap and a pair of glittery silver sneakers. She opted for a minimal make-up look with just a dash of bold red lipstick.

The pair's youngest daughter, Makani, wore a black crop top and a pistachio green pantsuit. She styled her brunette tresses and bangs straight and wore a pair of black platform heels. This was one of those arre times that the family has made an appearance together as they usually stay away from the limelight.

Laura Louie (2nd from L) and Woody Harrelson (3rd from L) attend the premiere of — Woody Harrelson and his wife, Laura Louie, attend the premiere of 'Champions' with their daughters, Deni and Makani, at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on February 27 in New York City, New York (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

How did Woody Harrelson meet Laura Louie?

Harrelson and Louie have been together for more than 30 years now. The 'White Men Can't Jump' star first met Louie on the set of his sitcom ‘Cheers’ in 1987. The day after they met, Woody reportedly hired her to be his personal assistant. Louie continued to work as his assistant for three years until he fell in love with her. The ‘Zombieland’ actor expressed his feelings for Louie through a heartwarming romantic song he wrote, per PEOPLE.

Woody Harrelson (R) and Laura Louie attend the 90th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4, 2018 in Hollywood, California. — Woody Harrelson and Laura Louie attend the 90th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4, 2018 in Hollywood, California (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Harrelson, who was previously married to writer and author Nancy Simon, made their relationship public after Louie joined him on the red carpet at the premiere of his movie, 'Money Train', where the couple embraced as they posed for photographs to celebrate the release of the action crime movie.

Louie and Harrelson were together for nearly two decades before they officially exchanged vows in an intimate Maui ceremony in 2008. The couple welcomed their first daughter Deni in March 1994 and their second child, Zoe, 26, in September 1996. A decade later, they welcomed their third and youngest daughter Makani in June 2006.