“I've seen many female comics that a lot of people haven't heard of who are so funny, and I saw them come up, and they were working so hard, and then all of a sudden they had a baby, and they just got tied up in motherhood, and eventually, they kind of just stopped doing stand-up, and I thought it was such a shame.”

American actress and comedian

Ali Wong is an American actress and comedian. Known professionally as Alexandra Dawn Wong, she has built a career in stand-up and screen work, and has 95 quotes on the site. Her accolades include two Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, one Actor Award, and a Grammy Award nomination. She was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in 2020 and 2023. Her public profile reflects both her comedy and acting, with recognition that extends beyond one medium and into wider cultural influence.