San Francisco native Ali Wong took home a historic win at Sunday’s Golden Globes, earning “Best Stand-Up Comedian on Television” for her Netflix special Ali Wong: Single Lady. The honor, presented at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, makes Wong the first female comedian to win in this category. She triumphed over competitors Jamie Foxx, Adam Sandler, Seth Meyers, Nikki Glaser, and Ramy Youssef.
In her acceptance speech, Wong credited her hometown roots, specifically San Francisco’s Punch Line comedy club. “I wouldn’t be here without the stage time and support I received there,” she said, thanking club manager Molly Schminke.
The special, filmed at The Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles and released on October 8, 2024, earned critical praise with an 86% Rotten Tomatoes score.