Ali Wong on Bill Hader: Rediscovering Love After Divorce

Ali Wong's Surprising Journey to Love

At the start of her new special, Ali Wong reveals her surprise over the widespread interest in her divorce from Hakuta. She candidly states, “I didn’t expect the news of my divorce to be so widespread and public.” Reflecting on this experience, Wong highlights how various men began pursuing her following the news. One of these suitors turned out to be Bill Hader, whom she amusingly recounts as having a crush on her for years.

The Floral Serenade

Hader’s charming overtures included sending flowers to Wong as she traveled across Europe. She notes, “Those flowers really made an impression on me…” Hader's romantic gestures stood out during her journey and revealed his unique approach to winning her heart.

Reflections on Relationships

Wong also discusses the complexities of dating as a single mother and her preference for partners like divorced dads, indicating her views on relationships and societal perceptions of divorce. “Divorce gets a really bad reputation…” she says, offering a refreshing perspective on love in the wake of split.

A New Chapter

By the special's end, Wong confesses, “I did fall in love again.” Without naming him directly, she hints at her relationship with Hader, teasing the audience about her new love as she embraces her life’s next chapter.