Ali Wong is a humorous and talented actress and comedian who is most known for her Netflix comedy specials, her Netflix show Beef with co-star Steven Yeun and the series American Housewife. She has been sharing her thoughts in her stand-up performances and comedy specials for years and she plays cool, interesting characters.
When fans learned that Ali Wong and Justin Hakuta were divorcing, all eyes turned to her love life. When stars go through a divorce, the situation may quickly become stressful and painful. That does not appear to be the case in this specific divorce. Here’s all you need to know about Ali Wong and Justin Hakuta’s divorce.
The truth about Ali Wong’s divorce from Justin Hakuta
People reported in April 2022 that the couple was divorcing. According to a source, “It’s amicable and they will continue to co-parent lovingly.”
The couple’s breakup was not explained in any further detail. It doesn’t appear like anything bad occurred. But if it occurred, none of them has mentioned anything.
The Hollywood Reporter had an interview with Ali Wong in March 2023 during which she discussed her divorce from Justin Hakuta. She said various things that demonstrate this divorce is unique.
In her interview, Wong mentioned playing a recent game of pickleball with Hakuta. They appear to still like each other a lot and are friendly to each other since they have two kids.
She explained, “We’re really, really close; we’re best friends. We’ve been through so much together. It’s a very unconventional divorce.”
In a 2023 interview with The Cut, Ali Wong provided much more detail regarding her divorce. The actress and comedian said she doesn’t find the divorce to be fascinating. She stated that she and her ex-husband wanted to raise their daughters as good parents.
She said, “Divorce gets such a bad rap, and people think it’s so ugly. When we said that we were lovingly co-parenting and focusing on the kids, we really meant it. That wasn’t just a statement. To me, that’s kind of boring. And in terms of my act, and what I choose to talk about, how I decide for myself is all instinct. I can always feel if it’s too much.”
“Up until recently, my personal life was actually quite boring” she also said, adding that having paparazzi snap pictures has been “strange.”
Wong and Hakuta clearly care for each other and she wants to be compassionate now that they have separated. She said, “Never for a minute with Justin do I feel like I don’t still need him. He’s the father of my kids. He’s my best friend. I need him desperately, and I need to respect him.”
As per People, Justin Hakuta and Ali Wong wedded in November 2014 after dating since 2010. They have two daughters, Nikki Hakuta, nine, and Mari Hakuta, seven.