You can attract and keep people’s attention in different ways. Some people became popular due to their natural talent. They are known for acting, singing, and even sports. However, some become famous for their actions. Nikki Hakuta drew people’s attention while in the womb. She had her first onscreen experience when “Hard Knock Wife,” her mother’s second Netflix special, was shot.
Nikki Hakuta became popular as the daughter of an American actress and comedienne and a multimillion tech company’s vice president. She was born in December 2017 to Ali Wong and Justin Hakuta.
Nikki’s Family
Her parents met in 2010 at a friend’s wedding. Then, her father was a Harvard Business School student. In 2014, Ali Wong and Justin Hakuta tied the knot in San Francisco. Justin pursued his business career while Ali’s comedy career boomed. Ali Wong started her career with standup comedy at Brainwash Café after graduation from college. Later, she relocated to New York City to become a professional comedian.
She released her first Netflix standup, a two-hour special, Baby Cobra, in 2016. Due to her exceptional performance, Baby Cobra brought Ali to the limelight. In 2018, she premiered “Hard Knock Wife,” the second in her comedy series, which has the same duration as her first special. On February 14, 2022, Ali spiced up Valentine’s Day with her third stand-up special, Don Wong.
In addition to many stand-up shows, she has starred in some films. Ali made jokes about her life experiences, including marriage. She revealed that Justin approves of her jokes before any performance. According to her, Justin has to vet her word choice on jokes concerning their marriage. She pointed out that their union isn’t worth a cool joke.
After graduating with an MBA from Harvard Business School, Justin launched an online Yoga services resource, YogaStart. He also worked with health companies, including Seventh Generation and Honest Tea. Later, the entrepreneur started the Human Trafficking Project, All Day Buffet, and other organizations. Besides, he was the Vice President of GoodRx 2017-201).
Nikki Hakuta has an elder sister, Mari Hakuta, born in 2015. Ali was also pregnant with Mari when she shot Baby Cobra.
Are Nikki Hakuta’s parents still married?
However, Ali and Justin divorced in April 2022 after almost eight years of marriage. Though they didn’t reveal the contention, they separated in mutual understanding. They are co-parenting their children. Fortunately, the divorce isn’t going to financially inconvenience Ali. She has become successful in her career: from stand-up shows to starring in movies.
The comedienne revealed that she was forced to sign a prenup before marriage which motivated her career growth. She focused on making her own money resulting in her success. However, Ali wrote a book to serve as a guide to her daughters in their adulthood. “Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets, and Advice for Living Your Best Life” was launched in 2019.
Net Worth of Nikki’s Parents
The estimated net worth of her mother as of 2022 is approximately $3 million. Ali’s comedy career is her primary source of income. She earns from films she featured in and as a writer for TV movies and series. Besides, she makes money from advertisements and endorsements.
Likewise, Justin’s estimated net worth is approximately $2 million. He is an entrepreneur and has a successful career.