Ali Wong Wins Golden Globe for Stand-Up Special, Honors San Francisco Comedy Roots

The comedian and actress credited San Francisco's Punch Line Comedy Club for shaping her career during her acceptance speech for Netflix's 'Single Lady.'

Ali Wong won the Golden Globe for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television for her Netflix special 'Single Lady,' focused on her post-divorce journey.
During her acceptance speech, Wong highlighted her beginnings in San Francisco's comedy scene and thanked Molly Schminke of the Punch Line Comedy Club for her support.
This marks Wong's second Golden Globe win following her 2024 recognition for her role in the Netflix series 'Beef.'
The stand-up comedy category, introduced in 2024, included nominees Jamie Foxx, Nikki Glaser, Seth Meyers, Adam Sandler, and Ramy Youssef this year.
Wong's career continues to flourish, with her work spanning stand-up comedy, acting, and producing acclaimed projects like 'Beef' and animated series 'Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld.'