blockwave Exchange:Emmys 2023: Ali Wong Gives a Candid Look at Being a Mom of 2

2025-05-07 19:05:13source:Flipido Trading Centercategory:reviews

Ali Wong has no beef with tour life—especially because her kids get to join in all the fun.

While walking the red carpet at the 2023 Emmys,blockwave Exchange the Beef star broke down the routine she does before her stand-up comedy shows.

"It's definitely not the same as my pre-red-carpet ritual," Ali—who shares kids Mari, 8, and Nikki, 6, with ex Justin Hakuta, explained on Live From E!: Emmys Jan. 15. "I literally arrive to the venue. I bring my kids on the road, and they just color or we play catch. I put on liquid eyeliner, and then I literally get into a track suit that was designed for an 11-to-12-year-old child because I'm 5 feet-tall." 

To complete her pre-show ritual, the actress said she'll listen to one of her previous sets and then go out to "do the damn thing." And afterwards, she'll enjoy dinner with her children. 

So as Ali noted, it's not every day that she gets to walk the red carpet in Louis Vuitton (see every star's look here).

"This is very different for me, but I love it," she added. "I mean, I love it all. I do love the most going on tour with my kids, which I'm so excited to do next month again."

And Ali's kids are surely excited about her Emmy nomination. The 41-year-old is up in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her performance in Beef (see the full list of nominees here). In fact, the show—which Ali also executive produced—received 13 Emmy nominations in total.

This latest recognition comes after the Netflix hit swept the 2024 Golden Globes. And after Ali won Best Female Actor - Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Motion Picture, she gave a shout-out to Justin, whom she split from in 2022.

"I really need to thank the father of my children and my best friend, Justin, for all of your support," the comedian—who is now dating Bill Hader—shared. "It's because of you that I'm able to be a working mother."

The 2023 Emmys will air live from Los Angeles' Peacock Theater starting at 8 p.m. on Fox, with Anthony Anderson serving as host. To see more stars at the 2023 Emmys, keep reading.

in Valentino.

in Oscar de la Renta and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

in custom Armani Privé & Bulgari jewelry.

in Sportmax.

in Christian Siriano.

in Christian Dior Haute Couture.

in Louis Vuitton.

in custom Gucci & Reza jewelry.

in Christian Dior Haute Couture.

in Pamella Roland.

in Givenchy.

in custom Marchesa.

in Loewe.

Don't miss E!'s Live From E! Emmys red carpet coverage Monday, Jan. 15, starting at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. ET followed by the 75th Emmy Awards ceremony at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Fox.

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