Ali Wong and Bill Hader started dating in 2022, broke up a few months later, and rekindled their romance in early 2023. Early on, they tried to keep things quiet. "Only a small circle of A-list comedians [knew] and everyone was thrilled about it. [Their friends] helped them protect the relationship in light of Ali's divorce," a source told Page Six. As one insider explained to Us Weekly, they've operated in similar circles for a while. "They were friends first, nothing serious, but once she was single, the idea of dating became a possibility," said the source, adding, "They were both at a good place in their lives and decided to give it another shot." Considering their histories — Hader shares three kids with his ex-wife, Maggie Carey — the comedians have chosen to take things slow. "At this point, it's all about having a connection, which they do, and having some fun," said Us Weekly's source.

In an April 2023 conversation with Collider, Bill Hader casually referred to Wong as his girlfriend. Although he didn't mention her by name, his representatives later confirmed her identity. "My girlfriend and I were just figuring out that I haven't had a vacation in 10 years. I went with her to San Francisco, but that doesn't really count," he shared. In the following months, they were spotted holding hands and strolling around Los Angeles.