Bill Hader’s publicly reported relationship history includes his marriage to filmmaker Maggie Carey, reported relationships with Rachel Bilson and Anna Kendrick, and an on-and-off relationship with Ali Wong. The latest reports, published January 7 and 8, 2026, say Hader and Wong split that month. Some details come from anonymous sources or entertainment coverage rather than statements by Hader or the people involved, so the timeline below distinguishes reported accounts from public confirmation.
Bill Hader’s relationship timeline
| Person | What was reported | How the details are established |
|---|---|---|
| Maggie Carey | Married in 2006; divorce finalized in 2018; they have three daughters. | Us Weekly reports these biographical details. Hader told Variety in 2019, “I’m friends with my ex-wife.” Us Weekly says they have not publicly discussed their split. Us Weekly |
| Rachel Bilson | First linked in late 2019; appeared together at the 2020 Golden Globes; reportedly split in July 2020. | Entertainment-press reporting summarized by Us Weekly, not a chronology confirmed by Hader. Us Weekly |
| Anna Kendrick | Reported to be dating in January 2022; reportedly broke up about six months later. | Us Weekly reports the relationship. The two worked together in the 2019 film Noelle. Us Weekly |
| Ali Wong | Reportedly dated briefly in 2022; were reported dating again in April 2023; split in January 2026. | Vanity Fair and Elle report the timeline. A representative confirmed the renewed relationship in April 2023, according to Elle; sources cited by the outlets described the 2026 split. Vanity Fair · Elle |
The timeline reflects what outlets have reported, not a complete account of Hader’s private life. Us Weekly’s relationship histories give the most detail about Carey, Bilson and Kendrick; accounts of Wong’s relationship appear in Vanity Fair and Elle.
Marriage to Maggie Carey
Hader married filmmaker Maggie Carey in 2006. Us Weekly reports that they have three daughters and finalized their divorce in 2018. Hader offered a rare public comment about their relationship after the split, telling Variety in 2019, “I’m friends with my ex-wife.” The former couple have not publicly discussed the reasons for their separation, according to Us Weekly. Us Weekly
Reported relationships with Rachel Bilson and Anna Kendrick
Rachel Bilson
Us Weekly says Hader and actor Rachel Bilson were first linked in late 2019. They appeared together at the Golden Globe Awards in January 2020, and the outlet reports that they split in July that year. This is an entertainment-press timeline, rather than a relationship history confirmed by Hader. Us Weekly
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Anna Kendrick
Hader and actor Anna Kendrick were reported to be dating in January 2022, and Us Weekly says they called it quits about six months later. They had worked together on the 2019 film Noelle. The dating and breakup dates are reported by the outlet, not publicly confirmed by either actor in the cited coverage. Us Weekly
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.When did Bill Hader and Ali Wong date?
Vanity Fair and Elle recount reports that Hader and Wong dated briefly in 2022. At the time, Wong had separated from Justin Hakuta, and Hader’s reported relationship with Kendrick had ended. The cited coverage does not establish an overlap, so it should not be inferred from the sequence of reports. Vanity Fair · Elle
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The relationship became public in 2023
In an April 2023 interview, Hader referred to having a girlfriend. Elle reports that a representative confirmed on April 18 that he and Wong were dating again; Vanity Fair describes the relationship as becoming public that April. That reporting provides a firmer public milestone than the accounts of their brief 2022 connection. Elle · Vanity Fair
Wong’s account of Hader’s courtship
In her October 2024 Netflix special Single Lady, Wong recounted Hader’s proposal. Vanity Fair reproduced her onstage recollection of his words:
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“I am, Ali, because, look, I have had a crush on you forever, and I actually told my best friend years ago that you were my dream girl. And I know this sounds crazy, but, uh, I want you to be my girlfriend.”
This is Wong’s retelling of what Hader said, as reported by Vanity Fair—not an independently verified interview quotation from Hader. Vanity Fair
Public appearances and the reported breakup
Hader and Wong kissed at the 2024 Golden Globes after Wong won for Beef. The moment drew attention, but their relationship had already been publicly reported and confirmed. In February 2025, they appeared together at the Directors Guild Awards. Us Weekly and Elle both report the appearance, although coverage differs on whether to call it their first official red-carpet appearance; it is safer to describe it simply as a joint appearance. Vanity Fair · Elle
Vanity Fair and Elle reported in January 2026 that Hader and Wong had split that month after more than two years together. Sources cited by the outlets attributed the breakup to busy work schedules and said the pair remained on good terms and were friends. That explanation and account of their post-breakup relationship come from those sources, not from a direct public statement by Hader or Wong. Vanity Fair · Elle
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