In the midst of his award season triumphs for his role as Paul Hunham in The Holdovers, Paul Giamatti is not standing alone; his girlfriend, Clara Wong, has been a steadfast presence by his side during major industry events.
The Love Acknowledged
At the Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 14, Giamatti expressed his love for Wong as he accepted the best actor award. He took a moment on stage to say, “I want to say, I love my beautiful girlfriend Clara Wong. Why you bother with me, I don’t know.”
A Collaboration Born on the Set
The exact start of their relationship is unclear, but the couple had previously worked together on the set of Showtime’s Billions in 2016. Since then, they have made several public appearances, culminating in their red carpet debut at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards in early January 2024.
Getting to Know Clara Wong
1. She’s an actress
Following in Giamatti’s footsteps, Wong is an actor in the entertainment industry with roles dating back to 2013. Her notable projects include The I-Land, What We Do in the Shadows, Dear Edward, and Billions.
2. Astrological Insight
Wong, born on October 29, 2019, is a Scorpio, while Giamatti, a Gemini, celebrates his birthday on June 6. Her Instagram posts suggest she embraces her Scorpio traits, sharing a photo of her cornbread cake with a candle on her birthday.
3. Professional Collaboration
Giamatti and Wong first crossed paths on the set of Billions, where Giamatti played U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades Jr., and Wong had a recurring role as Troy, a dominatrix visited by Giamatti’s character.
4. Linked Since 2019
While the exact start date of their relationship is unknown, Wong has been by Giamatti’s side at events, notably at the unveiling of the Paul Giamatti Fundraiser for the Denali Foundation in October 2019.
5. Public Debut and Relationship Milestones
The couple made their red carpet debut at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards on Jan. 4, 2024. Wong has since been publicly expressing her love for Giamatti, including heartfelt birthday tributes on social media.
In summary, Clara Wong is more than just Paul Giamatti’s girlfriend; she is an accomplished actress, a Scorpio with a penchant for sharing her life on Instagram, and a constant support to Giamatti throughout his career highs. As the couple continues to make public appearances and share their journey, fans can’t help but admire the love that blossoms between them.