Ali Wong and Bill Hader have reportedly parted ways after 2 years together. Amid this, here's a look at their relationship timeline.
Ali Wong is one of the most popular names that come to mind when we think about stand-up comedy. In recent years, she has made a name for herself by appearing in several Netflix stand-up specials like Baby Cobra (2016), Hard Knock Wife (2018), Dong Wong (2022), and Single Lady (2024), among others. These led to her winning a number of accolades, including the prestigious Golden Globe Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards. Apart from being a comedienne, Ali Wong is also an amazing actress. However, did you know that she was in a relationship with fellow comedian, Bill Hader for over two years?
For the unversed, the duo were first linked in 2022 and officially confirmed their relationship a year later, in 2023. Unfortunately, although they seemed like the perfect pair owing to their shared backgrounds in comedy, news broke recently that they have decided to go their separate ways. Amid this, if you are interested in knowing more about Ali Wong and Bill Hader's relationship from the beginning till the end, keep on reading!
According to reports, Ali Wong and Bill Hader started dating in the fall of 2022. This was shortly after both of them ended their previous relationships. For those unaware, Ali was previously married to Justine Hakuta, with whom she shares 2 daughters. They decided to separate after 8 years of marital bliss in April 2022 in an ‘amicable’ manner. On the other hand, Bill Hader was in a steady relationship with actress, Anna Kendrick for nearly 2 years. Page Six was the first one to break the news that Ali Wong and Bill Hader were seeing each other in December 2022. If the report is to be believed, the duo dated “very briefly” before ending things. A source at the time revealed the reason for this as Ali and Bill “being super busy with things”, and that they remained friends after quietly breaking up on good terms.
It was during April 2023 that Ali Wong and Bill Hader sparked romance rumours for the second time. At the time, Bill, during the season 4 premiere of his HBO series, Barry, talked about how his ‘girlfriend’ encouraged him to take his first vacation in 10 years. However, it is worth noting that the actor did not mention Ali by her name. Shortly after Bill revealed this, various media outlets confirmed that the duo had indeed rekindled their romance after briefly dating in the fall of the previous year.
Just a few days after Bill Hader's Barry premiere in April 2026, the duo erased all doubts about their relationship when they were captured by paparazzi cameras sharing a kiss while strolling around Los Angeles, California. Interestingly, adding a cute touch to their date, Ali Wong and Bill wore matching couple shoes. Their outing that day was even more special since it was Ali Wong's 41st birthday, as per reports. A source close to the couple revealed that “it's an official romance”; however, the duo decided to take things slow while giving their relationship another shot. To quote the exact words of the insider:
“Ali and Bill have known each other for a while from their respective comedy worlds. They were friends first, nothing serious, but once she was single, the idea of dating became a possibility. They were both at a good place in their lives and decided to give it another shot.”
In January 2024, Ali Wong and Bill Hader attended the Golden Globes Awards although they chose to walk the red carpet separately. During the ceremony, Ali was named the winner for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television. While walking up to accept the award, which she got for her role in Netflix's Beef, Ali Wong left everyone in the room gushing when she shared a kiss with Bill.
A year later, at the 2025 Golden Globes, fans naturally expected to see the comedian couple grace the ceremony together once again. However, this did not happen, as Ali Wong attended the award show on her own, which led to breakup rumours. Soon, in an effort to rubbish the rumours, a representative for the actor set the record straight about why Bill Hader couldn't be present beside Ali for the occasion. Clarifying that the couple are still together, the representative told People at the time:
“Bill was not able to attend the Globes due to a pre-existing eye condition that flared up, and he was advised by his doctor to stay home and rest. He and Ali are still together.”
Fast forward to the beginning of 2026, and news broke that Ali Wong and Bill Hader had broken up for real. This left all those rooting for the couple who seemed like a match made in comedy heaven deeply saddened. People was the first to report that Ali and Bill had called it quits after spending 2 years together on January 7, 2026.
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