Ali Wong

Ali Wong is an American comedian, actress, writer, and producer, celebrated for her bold humor and insightful commentary on topics like cultural identity, motherhood, and relationships. Born Alexandra Dawn Wong on April 19, 1982, in San Francisco, California, she is the youngest of four children. Her father, Adolphus Wong, was a Chinese-American anesthesiologist, and her mother, Tam "Tammy" Wong, is a Vietnamese immigrant and social worker .

???? Career Highlights

  • Stand-Up Specials: Wong gained widespread recognition with her Netflix stand-up specials Baby Cobra (2016), Hard Knock Wife (2018), Don Wong (2022), and Single Lady (2024). The latter earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Limited Series or Television Film .

  • Television Roles: She starred in the Netflix series Beef (2023), portraying Amy Lau. Her performance earned her both a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy Award, making her the first Asian American woman to win a lead acting Emmy American Housewife (2016–2021) and voiced characters in Tuca & Bertie (2019–2022) and Big Mouth (2019–2023) .

  • Film Appearances: Wong co-wrote and starred in the romantic comedy Always Be My Maybe (2019) alongside Randall Park. She also voiced characters in animated films like The Angry Birds Movie (2016) and Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) .

?? Writing and Directing

  • Memoir: In 2019, Wong released Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets, and Advice for Living Your Best Life, a New York Times bestseller. The book offers personal anecdotes and advice for her daughters .

  • Directorial Work: Wong directed Taiwanese American comedian Sheng Wang's Netflix stand-up special, set to release in 2026 .

???? Personal Life

Wong married entrepreneur Justin Hakuta in 2014, and the couple has two daughters, Mari and Nikki. They announced their separation in April 2022, and their divorce was finalized in May 2024. Despite the split, they maintain a close friendship and co-parent their children .

???? Awards and Recognition

  • Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Limited Series or Television Film for Beef (2024) .

  • Primetime Emmy Award: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Beef (2024) .

  • Time 100: Named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in 2020 and 2023 .

???? Notable Works

  • Stand-Up Specials: Baby Cobra (2016), Hard Knock Wife (2018), Don Wong (2022), Single Lady (2024) .

  • Television: Beef (2023), American Housewife (2016–2021), Tuca & Bertie (2019–2022), Big Mouth (2019–2023) .

  • Film: Always Be My Maybe (2019), The Angry Birds Movie (2016), Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) .

  • Memoir: Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets, and Advice for Living Your Best Life (2019) .

Ali Wong continues to be a prominent figure in entertainment, known for her sharp wit, authenticity, and contributions to both comedy and acting.

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Nothing is off-limits. There's just some things I cannot crack. Politics I can't do. When I start to talk about it, I just get really angry and super sincere. I have never found a way to craft all of that absurdity into funny.

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My dad was a very unconventional Asian American man. He was very much not quiet, not shy, not passive. If he had to fart, he'd do it in the library. He did not care. He was like, 'I don't know these people. I'm uncomfortable, and I need to let it go.'

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My dad was a doctor, and he would tell us a lot of nasty, funny stories from the hospital. It was funny to me when I'd go over to other people's houses and they didn't talk about intestines at the table.

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I have a hoarding problem because my mom is from a third-world country. And she taught me that you can never throw away anything because you never know when a dictator is going to overtake the country and snatch all of your wealth.

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When you're a mom, you need sparkle to compensate for the light inside of you that has died.

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Having a two-year-old is very hard. I feel like I'm in a relationship with an emotionally unstable woman who is also physically abusive and never gets in trouble for it.

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