Who's Ali Wong, the winner of Golden Globe and Emmy awards for 'Beef'?

Ali Wong, born Alexandra Dawn Wong, is a talented American comedian, actress, and writer known for her bold and relatable humor.

Ali Wong, who was born in San Francisco on April 19, 1982, began her comedy career in New York City, where she quickly became well-known for her sharp wit and refreshing take on the world as a woman of Asian descent.

Ali Wong began doing stand-up in her early twenties and quickly gained a fan base with her witty and frank jokes. She got her big break when she was invited to perform on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ in 2011.

Ali Wong's fame grew further with her Netflix specials ‘Baby Cobra’ and ‘Hard Knock Wife’, which addressed issues such as motherhood, marriage, and work-life balance. Her fearless and unapologetic humour was relatable and struck a chord with audiences, cementing her place as a top comedian.

In addition to her stand-up specials, Ali Wong has acted in several films and TV shows, including ‘American Housewife’ and ‘Always Be My Maybe’, which she also co-wrote and starred in alongside Randall Park.

Ali Wong is also a writer and released a memoir titled ‘Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets and Advice for Living Your Best Life’, which was published in 2019. In the same year, her book won the Goodreads 2019 Choice Award for the Humour genre!

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Ali Wong has ventured into voice acting, voicing characters in animated shows like ‘Tuca & Bertie’ and the acclaimed Netflix adult animated series ‘Big Mouth’. She also co-wrote and starred in the comedy-drama film ‘Breaking News in Yuba County’.

Ali Wong was married to entrepreneur Justin Hakuta from 2014 to 2021. The couple has two children together. Their divorce was finalised in 2021 and she is now dating actor Bill Hader, according to The Cut.

Perhaps in what is known as her best-known work yet, in 2023, Ali Wong starred in the Netflix series ‘Beef’ alongside ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘Minari’ star Steven Yeun.

‘Beef’ is a dark comedy series created by Lee Sung Jin, with Ali Wong and Steven Yeun serving as executive producers. The show follows two strangers who become obsessed with each other after a fight over a parking lot.

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'Beef' quickly became a Netflix hit and has a high IMDb rating. It ranks in the top 5 TV series of all time (currently second)!

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Ali Wong and Steven Yeun worked with actor David Choe in 'Beef.' Choe played the character Isaac. Despite the roaring reception of ‘Beef’, a scandal in Davie Choe's past caused a backlash against his casting in the show.

David Choe sparked outrage due to comments he had made on Asa Akira's podcast in 2014, in which he graphically confessed to forcing sexual acts on a non-consenting individual.

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According to Vanity Fair, David Choe recounted a story in 2014 in the podcast about forcing a massage therapist to perform sexual acts on him.

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Though he later claimed the story was fictional, the graphic nature of his account led to significant backlash and calls for accountability.

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Despite the controversy surrounding Choe, Ali Wong, Steven Yeun, and ‘Beef’ creator Lee Sung Jin issued a statement to Variety, acknowledging the disturbing nature of David Choe's story and also noting his past apologies and efforts to seek mental health support.

However, Ali Wong, Steven Yeun, and the ‘Beef’ team have faced criticism for their continued support of David Choe. Critics are skeptical of their public stand and belief that David Choe’s disturbing account was a mere fabrication.

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Buzzfeed News reports that many viewers and critics believe that by supporting Choe, the ‘Beef’ team is continuing to contribute to a culture of overlooking or excusing harmful actions by those in power.

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The public outcry against Ali Wong and Steven Yeun, in addition to that against David Choe, may hurt their careers. Their association with David Choe and initial silence did not get them much public support. It remains to be seen whether they will miss out on future entertainment industry opportunities or even the release of a ‘Beef’ sequel.

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From her early days to her rise as a comedian and actress, Ali Wong has had great success. However, her stance in the David Choe scandal has raised questions about her role in enabling power abuse.

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Despite worries that the backlash will impact Ali Wong and the rest of the ‘Beef’ team in the long term, Ali Wong and her team at 'Beef' have stood out amidst the controversy to bag awards at the 2024 Golden Globes!

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ali Wong received her first Golden Globe award in January, winning not one, but two for her work on 'Beef'!

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Ali Wong's win was not the only thing to be celebrated, as her 'thank you' speech was also another thing to focus on. The NY Post reported that in her speech, she thanked her ex-husband for her win while having her current boyfriend, comedian Bill Hader, in the audience.

Winning the Golden Globes was not the last for Ali Wong, as she went on to bag multiple more awards for her work in 'Beef'... with the latest being the Emmy's, Yahoo reports!

Despite having been nominated for the Emmy's previously, making her nomination for 'Beef' her fourth one, Yahoo reports that this is Ali Wong's first actual win. Congratulations to Ali Wong!

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