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Comedian Ali Wong is finally spilling the details of her whirlwind romance with actor Bill Hader. In her latest Netflix stand-up special, Ali Wong: Single Lady, the Beef star humorously dives into her post-divorce dating life, including how her relationship with Hader blossomed after her split from husband Justin Hakuta in 2022.
Wong and Hader, who have been a couple since April 2023 following a brief fling in late 2022, have kept their relationship relatively low-key. But in her special, Wong doesn’t hold back, playfully recounting how her romance with the Barry actor began. She joked about her initial focus post-divorce, saying, “I think for the longest time I was so focused on getting d—ed down.” However, she soon realized she wanted more in a partner—someone talented, funny, and someone she could introduce to her kids and friends.
The comedian also touched on the intense media coverage surrounding her divorce, which, she says, initially made her feel embarrassed. But that public attention also served as a “Bat-Signal,” letting potential suitors know she was back on the market. Among those interested was Hader, who wasted no time making his feelings known.
Wong hilariously recounted receiving a phone call from an acquaintance, whom she doesn’t directly name, but who strongly hinted at Hader: “I have had a crush on you forever, and I actually told my best friend years ago that you were my dream girl,” the caller told her. “And I know this sounds crazy, but, uh, I want you to be my girlfriend.”
Shortly after this bold declaration, Wong embarked on a trip to Europe, and Hader made sure to leave an impression. Throughout her travels in London, Amsterdam, Cologne, and Copenhagen, she received increasingly elaborate bouquets of flowers from Hader. By the time she reached her final destination in Copenhagen, she was greeted with six giant flower arrangements. Wong shared her friends’ reactions to the grand romantic gesture—her girlfriends swooned, while her male friends jokingly warned her that “dude sounds like a psychopath.”
Despite the mixed responses, Hader’s persistent gestures worked. Wong confessed, “I did fall in love again,” adding that fans may already know who her mystery man is. She confirmed, “It just so happens to be the man who sent me all of those flowers in Europe.”
While the couple has kept much of their relationship private, Wong’s stand-up special offers a fun and personal glimpse into the early days of her romance with Hader. Their relationship follows Wong’s split from Hakuta, her husband of eight years, with whom she shares two children.
The love story between Wong and Hader has certainly charmed fans, and the comedian’s heartfelt and humorous retelling in Single Lady shows that even after divorce, new beginnings can bring unexpected joy and laughter.