Bill Hader and Ali Wong at the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Los Angeles on Jan. 14, 2024.Photo:Rodin Eckenroth/Getty
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty
Ali Wongwon big at the2025 Golden Globeson Sunday, Jan. 5, but when she didn’t walk the red carpet with boyfriendBill Haderor thank him in her acceptance speech, fans thought the two might’ve broken up.
However, a representative for Hader tells PEOPLE that the actor, 46, and the comedian, 42, are still going strong.
Wong beat outJamie Foxx,Nikki Glaser,Seth Meyers,Adam SandlerandRamy Youssefto take home thebest performance in stand-up comedy on televisionaward for her Netflix specialSingle Lady.
“I come from San Francisco, and that’s where I started doing stand-up,” she said while accepting the honor at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. “And I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for all the stage time that I got there and all the practice I got to become a stand-up comedian."
Ali Wong accepts the award for best performance in stand-up comedy on television at the 82nd annual Golden Globes at The Beverly Hilton in L.A. on Jan. 5, 2025.Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty
Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty
Themom of twoproceeded to thank Molly Schminke from the SF Punchline Comedy Club and her best friend Mia. “Mia, thank you so much for all of your love and support throughout the years,” Wong said. “And this means a lot. Thank you so much!”
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Wong and Hader attended the 2024Golden Globestogether, and when Wong won for her role inBeef, Hader gave her a kiss before she made her way up to the stage. In her acceptance speech for best actress in a limited series, anthology series or a motion picture, Wong thanked her ex-husband,Justin Hakuta.
“I really need to thank the father of my children and my best friend, Justin, for all of your love and support,” she said. “It’s because of you that I’m able to be a working mother.”
Bill Hader and Ali Wong at the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Jan. 7, 2024.Francis Specker/CBS via Getty
Francis Specker/CBS via Getty
PEOPLE confirmed in April 2023 that Hader and Wong, who dated briefly in fall 2022,rekindled their romancefollowing her separation from Hakuta one year earlier. Wong and Hakutafinalized their divorcein May 2024.
“I didn’t expect the news of my divorce to be so widespread and public,” Wong said inSingle Lady. “I felt really embarrassed and ashamed, but I didn’t realize that all of these media outlets were acting like a Bat-Signal, letting all potentially interested men know that I was suddenly available. I’ve never been pursued this much in my life.”
Wong revealed that amutual friend gave Hader her numberafter they ran into each other following her separation. She recounted how Hader reached out to her with the following message: “Hey, Ali. I just happened to hear the news of your divorce today, and I gotta tell you…I’m excited.’ I am, Ali, because, look, I have had a crush on you forever, and I actually told my best friend years ago that you were my dream girl. And I know this sounds crazy, but, uh, I want you to be my girlfriend.”
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Ultimately, Wong said she did “fall in love again” with Hader.
source: people.com
