Ali Wong
Awards & Honours
29
Awards Won
3
Honours
1
Rankings
1
Covers
2
Records
Ali Wong has achieved remarkable success in comedy and acting. She is the first woman of Asian descent to win a Primetime Emmy Award for lead acting in a limited series. Her three Golden Globe wins include both acting and producing categories. Time magazine recognized her as one of the 100 most influential people in the world twice, in 2020 and 2023. Her Netflix specials have consistently broken new ground, with Baby Cobra becoming a cultural touchstone for its unapologetic take on pregnancy and motherhood. Wong's ability to move seamlessly between stand-up, television, film, and producing demonstrates a versatility rare in the entertainment industry.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Time 100 Most Influential People
Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Time 100 Most Influential People
Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world for the second time.
American Film Institute Award
Top Television Programs of the Year for Beef (as executive producer).
Rankings & Lists
10 Comics to Watch
Magazine Covers
Elle
2019-05-01
Ali Wong on Her Asian-American Heritage and Hollywood
Records & Feats
First woman of Asian descent to win a Primetime Emmy Award for lead acting in a limited series
Won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Beef in 2023.
First stand-up special filmed while visibly pregnant to go viral
Baby Cobra (2016) was filmed when Wong was seven months pregnant and became a breakout hit.