Ali Wong - Lessons for Her Daughters in “Dear Girls” and Life as a Female Comic | The Daily Show

Comedian Ali Wong talks about acting alongside Keanu Reeves in “Always Be My Maybe,” how her dad inspired her to write “Dear Girls” and the challenges women in stand-up face. #TheDailyShow #AliWong #DearGirls
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[@bettersecret1499]

Trevor is one of the few hosts that actually reads the books

[@Its_Jess00]

Many of us take literacy and comprehension for granted. It's a big problem in SA. Those of us who appreciate books, will spend it on the privilege of education, ie reading.

[@andreaskarlsson5251]

How do you know? Or are you just assuming?

[@lids5330]

Andreas karlsson it’s because when she mentions a part of her book like “my husband wrote a section in my book” Trevor responses by pointing out a detail in the section she mentions

[@InHumanoXY]

Not convinced. He might read parts of the book, but he definitely gets help through an earpiece.

[@andreaskarlsson5251]

@@lids5330 Yes but how do you know other hosts don't read their guests' work?

[@omniarch8078]

Man: you have it so easy being a woman and a minority Ali: yeah because historically that’s always been a winning combo

[@sportagus3]

@S W White privilege is still a problem. The white people that whine about it are just mad they can't skirt away anymore as if nothing is going on.

[@CW86228]

And the white male wins while everyone else waste time talking about them. Funny how this video becomes about white men. I'm sure that's what they wanted.

[@aiwassl2357]

@S W what privilege you talk about? the fact what white male is most successful group through history? what they was most smart and stronger than anyone else? this privilege? it's not fucking privilege it's hard work and pain.

[@grassfedcharlie]

Aiwass L LMFAOOO YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS 💀💀💀☠️

[@aiwassl2357]

@@grassfedcharlie you really should learn history.especially 20th century, ww1,ww2 etc. the only reason why white men not single handedly rule the world - is the other white men. we are stronger and smarter than all other groups combine. the modern world is successful because of white men. in countries like Germany you now can live even without working just for state allowance, lol. can you imagine this in 13th century? or any other? say thanks to white men for what.

[@muraddiab6393]

Yeah because historically that’s always been the winning combo 😂👍🏼

[@bettersecret1499]

Watch the fix on Netflix. It's a comedy show but they have real stats about different problems and you can see how is for asians in America ;)

[@tomambrogio5407]

@Viper 47 that is not a disadvantage. A small population having a small presence is just proportionate.

[@11corvus11]

@Viper 47 you just offered yourself up as an example of how anti-blackness exists amongst all races. The idea that Asians just work harder ignores racism and colorism. Proliferating the model minority myth doesn't help Asians either. There are a lot of complicated things at play, but insinuating other races struggle because they don't work hard is bullshit. Also, in many places like New York, Asians make up the highest percentage of those in poverty. Poor, "unsuccessful" people are usually very hard working- many times more than successful people.

[@elainexliu]

Vincent the concept of being “model minorities” gets kind of suffocating

[@mikaylaonline]

Vincent hey bb. From the Chinese Exclusion Act and red taping, to the dangerous “model minority” perception, it is safe to say, yes Asian Americans are disadvantaged in the United States (in comparison to who though, you didn’t mention? I’m going to assume white people, as you compared them in another response) In fact, in NYC where this was filmed, Asian Americans have the highest poverty rate. Also, those percentages you used which minimize the impact of systematic and social racism, are incorrect. If you want a little more information you can check this link out: www.urban.org/urban-wire/asian-americans-are-falling-through-cracks-data-representation-and-social-services

[@mybraineatseverything7404]

Can we all take a minute and admit how very much we love her hairstyle?!

[@ShannaCarlson525]

I was just thinking that! It's so cute!

[@The_Green_Queen]

It’s almost like she made Mickey ears with her updo!

[@thealldrk5747]

Yup.

[@8Zeit8Geist8]

look´s like a 12 year old :p ugly and so bad ;) IMO - suck it :p

[@GuilhermeCarvalhoComposer]

Holy crap yes, it's really great!

[@christinelin9763]

I really like that as a host, Trevor genuinely seems to know the content of her book and engages in a discussion that’s less superficial

[@NellieKAdaba]

He's always prepared, that's why I love him.

[@paulafigueroa1573]

In the beginning he seemed a little shy, that’s really sweet... ☺️

[@7.5Mviews]

“Be a better white guy!” 🤣🤣🤣

[@yemiprotector868]

Random white guy: "but I don't want too, is to hard" *cries

[@ruoweilim7334]

“he’s not a very successful comedian so i don’t think you know who he is...”’ “no i don’t” i love trevor 😂

[@lking1540]

Than watch him be on his show.

[@hritikadhavde2729]

@@lking1540 who was it?

[@lking1540]

@@hritikadhavde2729 who knows?

[@grassfedcharlie]

She is so gorgeous. I need a glasses fitting with her bc her glasses are always on point! never loose or sliding down!

[@elenaatkinson1622]

I read somewhere that her hack is that she buys sunglasses and then changes the lenses

[@MrLundefaret]

Two tips: If you have glasses with metal frames, you can bend the frame so the glasses "hug" you more. There is also a bees wax product witch you put behind your ears to "glue" the glasses to your head :)

[@206REGGAE]

@@youngsavag666 a lie, she remains cute AF! Stop being mean.

[@eschwarz1003]

@@youngsavag666 ? so what of race, makes no sense; she is a beautiful, talented woman

[@CW86228]

This is purposefully done, oversized frames give the aesthetic. High quality expensive eyewear gives the functionality or fit you are talking about, and she has the money for it is all.

[@rstrn]

I love Trevor!!! He always seems like he genuinely cares about anyone who is featured on his show and he always asks the right questions 👍

[@Gershoots]

This convo between two of my favorite comedians >>>

[@hrivefiryasessrumnir8451]

Same!

[@kellyyunqianwei5882]

Agree!

[@1anonymous_moon]

Yes!!!

[@adamski8985]

Trevor is the most unfunny carbon based lifeform in the most Milkyway

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

@@adamski8985 I doubt it.

[@juliocontreras2061]

"The grind before", inspirational words about life and what struggles we don't see our parents go through

[@cherylpatel8197]

Such a great interview. Trevor is literally the best interviewer on any comedy show right now. Good questions, good pace, and very genuine, I loooooove it.

[@cin9842]

Props to Trevor for actually reading Ali’s book.

[@nettw4703]

Cin He could be lying lol

[@westboundNinja1]

@@nettw4703 easily

[@amy4ever2010]

She is so extremely talented. I absolutely love her!!

[@Its_Jess00]

And she works so hard to maintain and improve her talent

[@amy4ever2010]

@@Its_Jess00 I am sure she does. You are so right.

[@Peace-Love-Light]

I like her interview with Trevor more than I like her interviews with Ellen. No shade to Ellen, but this interview just flows better.

[@MusicforMe123]

I felt like there was a lot of tension when Ellen interviewed Ali, somehow their style of comedy clashed.

[@jennamarcus4283]

@@MusicforMe123 Nah, it's just that Ellen is a trash human being and Trevor is intelligent, warm and personable lol

[@vatsanaannie123]

Yes agreed!

[@graceababan]

I didn’t expect to feel a little chocked up when Ali talked about the story behind writing her book. I would love to read letters from how my parents survived life.

[@starweaver1567]

"Be a better white guy!" HILARIOUS 😂🤣 😅🥰😝🤩😍😎🤓 "Because historically being a female minority has been such a combination recipe for success!"

[@jcwynn4075]

Is it that hard to rewatch 10 seconds of the video so that you don't completely butcher the quote?

[@jabeztomer]

@@jcwynn4075 "everyone knows that in history there has always been a success story if you're female and minority at the same time in a combination of recipe for success. female and minority combination wins y'all!" -not Ali Wong

[@DJ71867]

Omg her hair is too cute

[@peterhudson5748]

"men can read the book too, trevor!!" beautiful.

[@erinkelly6577]

Whenever Ali talks about her dad I always start to tear up. You can just tell how much love she has for him 💕

[@toniacollinske2518]

Cute? Not even. She's gorgeous. And one of the funniest comedians going. She makes me laugh from my toes up. And that hair do, holy moley!

[@carolle74]

"Historically that's always been the winning combo!" Hilarious Ali, I'm a big fan of both movies & standups :)

[@Blitznstitch2]

I want those glasses. I love her sass. She says things in the most hilarious way.

[@MotherCrackerx0x0]

Noah is such a smart host. He doesn't just passively listen to his guests. He actually engages them. It's impressive

[@khushiraval6170]

Finally i wanted her to be here fo so long. And finally shes here. Love her. Love u trevor.

[@christie4378]

That was so short. I would have liked to hear more about being a female comedian.

[@pudchaa]

Christie Brown same. Also, ur pretty 😳

[@susanamosquera3399]

buy the book, it's really good.

[@BearingMySeoul]

She's totally right about women in comedy. I tried it but I don't know if I can handle it for the long term...

[@sanctusignis9746]

You CAN. The question is how bad do you want it?

[@BearingMySeoul]

@@sanctusignis9746 Not THAT bad. haha I'm about to switch to improv!

[@siepkevankeulen]

This interview just made me love her so much more 💗💗💗

[@sheilameyers152]

Ladida.....me too.... "you're cute, but you're not that cute"! She is adorable and speaks comedic truth about women!

[@lking1540]

Really? Because I found her a little bitchy.

[@debbiec.5716]

Douchebag Comedian: You get all this attention bc you’re both a female and a minority. Ali: Yeah cuz you know historically that’s always been the winning combo for recognition and success. The accuracy 😂👌🏻

[@keennickolas8575]

yeah, right. broke me up, too xDDD so good xD

[@lking1540]

Well he has a point, in today world you have to make jokes based on your own thing otherwise your racist.

[@ClarissaJGarza]

lking1540 dude shut the hell up, comics have been talking about race and making jokes since the beginning of the craft.

[@peterchadhenniker942]

I like how Ali Wong has no filter. Even off stage

[@Kelz_X]

She’s gorgeous, funny, talented, versatile! Superstar quality !

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Damn, her story with his dad writing her a letter about his life. I'll definitely do that to my future kids.

[@mayaal-azzawe5420]

Ali has always been a woman role model for me. She has shown me that if you want something you just go get it, and I really needed that a few years ago, as well as now.

[@_Melonmilk]

This is a great interview, I love how Trevor cares and is invested in who he talks to. Happy this audience recognizes how funny and talented she is too! Complete opposite of that Ellen interview...

[@helenatube]

it's like Ellen's audience is a bunch of ditzy suburban white women who love Starbucks

[@tangelinadaviatress2516]

I was super pregnant for my first and only time when her first special came out and so much of what I experienced before and during was extremely relevant. I’m super inspired by the idea of writing letters to my daughter. Massive respect Ali🙏

[@sarangmarong8615]

Love her hair bow. She's so talented ♥

[@moonsofourmother2815]

Man... I thought they were going to have a comedy battle on stage! Next time Ali and Trevor. You are both my fave comedians!

[@beLIEver31415]

"Yeah, cause, you know, historically, that's always been the winning combo for recognition and success!" HAHAHAHA So amazing!!!

[@maureliosrah3892]

Exactly Ali! Your “WINNING COMBO”? Your Success is earned...

[@munyaradzichesterfieldmaku2076]

Much love from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼... Twabam

[@Vixxn-ye1od]

Hers and Tiffany’s book are the two books I actually want to read

[@kelseyroxannedavis5495]

I will watch and read anything and everything she does! Shes amazing

[@godsbeloved]

She's a darling. RESPECT

[@SingEatLove]

Love her . She’s authentically funny

[@DyslexicAnaboko]

She is my favorite Jungle Asian. And before people reading this get mad, go watch her first special. Very funny.

[@nmika7700]

DyslexicAnaboko but she’s half fancy asian tho... lol

[@DyslexicAnaboko]

@@nmika7700 you're absolutely right. I forgot the gag was she and her husband are both halfsies. I love that bit.

[@MickeyGreenEyes213]

You know what stands out about Trevor as an interviewer? He genuinely listens when the guest is talking and isn't just trying to get through talking points. It makes the conversation flow so much more naturally. And I really appreciate that he actually reads the book when he has an author on. It's obvious from how he references specific points and can add to parts their bringing up that his writers aren't just feeding him this information.

[@aerialassault305]

Ali Wong approved for us gentlemen let's go buy it lol.

[@Moshington]

no, she was reminding Trevor to not reduce the potential audience of her book down to just women.

[@Its_Jess00]

I waited so long.......... She's my hero ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maxxietang1266]

My top two comedians one the same show?!?!

[@murdoch9106]

Thanks to Netflix I do watch a bit a few of these shows and Ali Wong has probably been one of my favorites so far, she's awesome and loved her in this interview too, Trevor did not have to work hard for this one, she pretty much ran the show here and with a personality like her it works so well! :D He could just throw his feet up on the table and enjoy the show! Awesome shit! :D Just sad that the world is once again moving backwards... I'm honestly scared for the future right now. :(

[@camlatchford6182]

shes wonderful, so talented and hilarious! here's to a long career!!!

[@dolchoe]

She is so refreshing!! And I love watching her. 💕

[@graceababan]

The only 2 comic I watch on Netflix in one screen. Oh I must be dreaming ... 😍

[@Q_QQ_Q]

Dave

[@TheMusicManiac1997]

Ali Wong is the Asian woman I want to become

[@jennamarcus4283]

Me too and I'm not even Asian

[@JustEvelynAndArt]

@@jennamarcus4283 That's fine. You don't need to be Asian to be as successful and wonderful as Ali.

[@veggigoddess]

So crazy she's a movie star now! I saw her at the Cobb comedy club in San Francisco about 10 years ago. She was the littlest person I had ever seen on a stage to who wasn't a child🤣

[@MickeyGreenEyes213]

She is the cutest thing! I just love her! And I love what she's wearing, it has so much personality to it which is very fitting for her!

[@YAYANDMUSIC]

Trevor always does a great job! Each interview I can tell he actually does his research!!!

[@HeadCannonPrime]

I love Ali Wong. Baby Cobra was my #1 favorite comedy special of 2016. And that Netflix movie she did was a super cute romcom.

[@NOMAD-qp3dd]

She's friggin hilarious. 🤣

[@annatyra671]

Two amazing comedians on the same stage, just lovely

[@michelleamatulle6378]

Love her!! Need more fearless female comics like her because women need to tell their stories-our lives can really be hilarious and it’s important for men to hear them!!

[@ChardonnayWest]

"so is my apartment." Gold!

[@ghostderazgriz]

I'll comeback after watching her comedy and the movie she stars in.

[@bettersecret1499]

I live in Europe and I loved all 3. Expecially the first stand up

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Relatable, have a nice day. Although I've already watched one standup special of hers, and it's so good!

[@ts4718]

I don't know why I'm focusing on how Trevor holds Ali's hand so gently at the end

[@sunnydaysddt2068]

She can react very quickly in the conversation and response with wit and humor.

[@CelStarProductions]

I love her! She’s so hilarious!! 💗

[@zttava]

Wow...my two favorite together!!! The story is so touching Ali....

[@KorehannahBuitenlander]

Watching these two people in the same screen is all I wanted! 🥰 Please do a collaboration in the future!

[@lisalee3196]

Loved the book. Didn’t know there was an afterword by Ali Wongs husband and found it so endearing. You can feel the love they have for each other

[@im19ice3]

the fact that she kept working so late into her pregnancy o-o that's dedication, at that point of pregnation people can barely sleep

[@thealldrk5747]

She is sooooo good. i only recent found her and I love her comedy and her personality is just so chill.

[@Erazya]

I love Ali Wong. She got it all. The looks and the brain. The winning combo!

[@francesjolly5106]

Thank you for realizing how important every breath you take was a decision. That is how fast our minds work.

[@julianaaraujo3293]

I wish I'd had a dad like yours! Great interview, Ali rocks ♥️

[@andrewgonzalez6208]

“Be a better white guy!!” Funny

[@lking1540]

Easier said than done.

[@wordzmyth]

5:20 "you think about that, and it ah..." Her mouth pulls into the side and you know there was some really rapy situation that she is glossing over right there.

[@potatispotatis8784]

When two of your favorite comedians is together ->

[@starkeclipse]

Ali and Trevor. So great!

[@charro028]

She always has the best glasses

[@dreboerte5864]

I love this woman.

[@grannybntnsouthernlove2205]

After listening to her audio book makes me want to write a book to my kids... she reads it too so you hear it the way she means it, and I find that's kinda rare

[@happyhana98]

MY FAVOURITE SEGMENT EVERRR!! My top-top favourite inspirations

[@psmith7344]

That bow knot!! 😍😍😍

[@lauralyn-ann]

Still crushing on her frames😍

[@juni_purr]

I love Ali Wong. Great interview.

[@formerlyknownas123]

I LOVE her glasses

[@ItsGloryDaze]

I love their banter!! They’re on a similar wavelength of just being kind, funny, and smart.

[@sussanmartinez4374]

OMG. I LOOOOOVE HER BOW HAIRSTYLE! ♥♥♥

[@user-dn7pu7ou6h]

You both rock! ❤️

[@cheesecakelasagna]

I wish this was longer.

[@1stStrawberryGirl]

Love her energy❤

[@hollyking4343]

These are 2 of my favorite people...I love it

[@pi17]

One of only hosts who actually read books truly man!

[@lil.lilha.1]

Love her so much

[@NicholasLoomans]

I need more movies starring her. NEED

[@rosadiliaperalta1987]

Ali is so great , the best wishes for her

[@dijdurham71]

Love Her!

[@Punkichu]

oh my gosh i love her !! plus her glasses & hair style is amazing, i wish i could pull that off :D

[@cc_isgreat671]

Came here from TikTok, but she’s so right. I’m happy for her!

[@tawandajones5278]

Her hair is the best ♥️