Nikki Hakuta & Her Sister Mari Hakuta Facts about Ali Wong's Kids
Ali Wong is known for her sense of humor and killer jokes. Behind the cameras, the standup comedian and actress is a loving mom of two. One of her kids, Nikki Hakuta, seems to have an exciting personality.
Wong has a successful career, and despite her demanding job, she creates time for her kids, whom she shares with her ex-husband Justin Hakuta.
The California native, whose career revolves around going on tours, said she uses the opportunity to her advantage. She takes her children along on her tours, and whenever she is not performing, they get to visit exciting places. Here are some interesting facts about Ali Wong's kids.
Nikki Hakuta Appeared on Netflix before She Was Born
Nikki is Wong's second child. She was born in 2017, while her elder sister Mari Hakuta was born in 2015. Her parents named her Nikki, which has several meanings.
For English people and Americans, the name Nikki is the abbreviation of Nicole which means victory. In Japanese, it is used as a surname, while in Greek, the name symbolizes the goddess of victory.
In 2019, Nikki's mother released her book "Dear Girls," which focuses on intimate tales, untold secrets, and living the best life.
Ali Wong attends Netflix's "Beef" SXSW Premiere on March 18, 2023, in Austin, Texas. | Source: Getty Images
Wong is passionate about her job. She still worked when she was heavily pregnant with her daughters. She filmed the "Hard Knock Wife" special on Netflix while pregnant with Nikki and shot another special, "Baby Cobra," while pregnant with her first child.
During a recent interview with talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, the standup comedian revealed her daughters knew the names of the specials and were proud to be part of them. Nikki's mother went on to talk about her pregnancy journey, stating she was surprised when people were so concerned about it.
Nikki's mother once opened up about how she went through a devastating time after suffering a miscarriage. She revealed that, at some point, she was scared of talking about it because she thought her ex-husband's parents would be disappointed. However, when they heard the news, they were very supportive.
Unfortunately, Nikki's parents divorced in 2022. The two were together from 2014 until 2022. Even so, Nikki and her sister remain close to both of them.
Nikki Hakuta Will Not Become a Comedian with Her Mother's Approval
Even though Nikki's parents divorced, they are still close and call each other best friends. They have a great co-parenting relationship, and whenever Nikki's mom goes on tour, she, her sister, and her father accompany her.
Nikki's mother said she enjoys those moments because her career provides a work-life balance. When not on stage, she spends time with her family visiting fun places.
Though Nikki's mom once said standup comedy was one of her favorite things, she told talk show host Ellen DeGeneres during an interview that she wouldn't want her kids to pursue comedy. She explained that although it was a nice career, it had many challenges, especially for women.
Nikki Hakuta's Mom Dedicated an Entire Book to Her Daughters
In 2019, Nikki's mother released her book "Dear Girls," which focuses on intimate tales, untold secrets, and living the best life. In an interview, she said she dedicated the book to her daughters and revealed she decided to write the memoir, following inspiration from her dad, who had written her a letter before he died.
Nikki Hakuta Will Most Likely Remain a Last Child
Nikki will likely remain the youngest child in the family as her mother revealed she had no plans of adding more children. Also, in 2019, her mother shared a video celebrating after discovering her pregnancy test was negative. Besides having an established career in comedy, Ali Wong once worked with Hollywood star Keanu Reeves who co-starred with Lance Reddick and Hiroyuki Sanada in the film franchise "John Wick."
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