Ali Wong shows love to San Francisco during Golden Globes speech

SAN FRANCISCO - The Bay Area has delivered top-tier talent to the world, including entertainers Zendaya, E-40, and — Ali Wong.

Wong, a 42-year-old comedian and actress who has appeared in several series and Netflix stand-up specials, expressed her love for her hometown of San Francisco during her acceptance speech at the 82nd Golden Globes.

"I come from San Francisco, and that's where I started doing stand-up.  I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for all the stage time that I got there and all the practice that I got to become a stand-up comedian," Wong said. "I really want to thank Molly Schminke from the SF Punch Line comedy club."

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 05: Ali Wong attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Wong won Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television for the Netflix special "Ali Wong: Single Lady," released in October 2024. She beat out A-listers Jamie Foxx for "Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was," Adam Sandler for "Adam Sandler: Love You," and Seth Meyers for "Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking.
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This award is Wong's second Golden Globe, as she previously won Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series for her role in Netlix's "Beef" at the 2024 Golden Globes.

As reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, Wong made history that year as the first Asian American woman to win a Golden Globe in that category.