Comedian Ali Wong recently opened up about how her relationship with fellow comedian Bill Hader blossomed, and it’s a story that feels straight out of a rom-com. The couple has been dating for over a year, although the exact timeline of their romance has remained under wraps—until now!
During a series of sold-out comedy shows at Los Angeles’ Wiltern Theatre, Ali entertained the audience with a hilarious, heartwarming, and slightly unexpected story of how Bill first pursued her.
It all started with a phone call.
Ali explained how she got a surprising call from a man she had previously met at a dinner party. This guy wasn’t just any random caller—he had been quietly harboring feelings for her for quite some time. As she told Rolling Stone, “I get a phone call from this guy who I met at a dinner party in the past, and he got my number from a mutual friend. He was like, ‘Hey, I just happened to hear the news about your divorce, and I’ve had a crush on you forever. I actually told my best friend years ago that you were my dream girl, and I know it sounds crazy, but I want you to be my girlfriend.’”
Naturally, this bold move caught Ali off-guard. And in true Ali Wong style, her response was equal parts candid and funny.
Rather than swooning immediately, Ali told him exactly what was on her mind. “I was like, ‘I just paid $25 [for the dating app]. You seem really nice, but I gotta get my money’s worth.’” That’s classic Ali—pragmatic, yet humorous.
But this guy wasn’t about to be deterred. What came next took things to the next level.
Shortly after their conversation, Ali went on a European vacation. As if straight out of a romantic movie, the mystery man sent flowers to every hotel she stayed in during her trip. That’s right—every single hotel.
Her female friends were completely smitten by this over-the-top gesture, calling it sweet and thoughtful. However, her male friends? Not so much.
“That’s how cheap and lazy men have become,” Ali quipped to the crowd. “When a fellow man commits any act of kindness, any romantic gesture, it must be a symptom of an undiagnosed mental illness.”
As the audience roared with laughter, Ali finally dropped the bombshell: the mystery man was none other than Bill Hader himself. She didn’t leave it at that though—Bill even joined her on stage for the big reveal.
“All I have to say is, Ali Wong is off the market,” Bill joked, sending the crowd into cheers.
And just like that, we finally have some insight into how these two comedic powerhouses found each other. Looks like flowers, persistence, and a good sense of humor really do go a long way!
