Paul Giamatti’s relationship with Clara Wong has captured the attention of many fans, though the couple has kept much of their personal life private. Clara Wong, an actress and former pageant winner, has a diverse career in the entertainment industry. Born in Skokie, Illinois, she studied at the University of Illinois, where she gained early recognition for her role in the college production of Into The Woods. In 2007, she was crowned Miss Asian UIUC, a title awarded during a pageant hosted by the Taiwan Intercultural Association at her university.
Wong’s acting career began to take shape in 2013 with her uncredited appearance in Pacific Rim. She went on to earn her SAG-AFTRA membership, which she proudly shared on Instagram. Over the years, Wong appeared in a variety of projects, including TV shows like The Tick, Louis, What We Do In The Shadows, and Law & Order: Organized Crime. She also starred in commercials for notable brands such as Liberty Mutual, Cartier, Lowe’s, and Hellman’s.
Her relationship with Giamatti, while not confirmed publicly until 2019, is believed to have started when they met on the set of Billions, a show where Wong made several appearances. Since then, the couple has been seen together at events, including a public outing at a New York Rangers game in 2019. Wong has shared her affection for Giamatti on social media, and when Giamatti won a Golden Globe for The Holdovers, he took a moment during his acceptance speech to express his love for her, saying, “I want to say, I love my beautiful girlfriend, Clara Wong. Why do you bother with me? I don’t know why.”
Though they maintain a relatively low profile, their sweet public moments show the depth of their connection.