Paul Giamatti and Girlfriend Clara Wong Cindy Ord/WireImage/Getty Images
Paul Giamatti and his girlfriend Clara Wong had a date night at the National Board of Review Gala in New York City on Thursday, January 11. Giamatti, 56, looked dapper in a gray suit while Wong stunned in a black gown as they posed together on the red carpet. The gala is an annual event that celebrates the art of cinema.
At the 2024 Golden Globes on Sunday, January 7, Giamatti revealed his relationship with Wong while accepting the Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy award for his portrayal of Paul Hunham in The Holdovers.
In his speech, Giamatti declared, "I want to express my love for my lovely girlfriend, Clara Wong. I don't know why you put up with me."
Fans were shocked to discover that the couple’s love story originated on Billions, where Giamatti portrayed Chuck Rhoades from 2016 to 2023, and Wong made intermittent guest appearances as Mistress Troy across the show’s seven seasons.
Paul Giamatti is in a relationship with Clara Wong, the actress known for playing his dominatrix in the show Billions. Fans have been expressing their admiration for this new couple on social media platforms.
The length of their relationship is uncertain, but they had another special moment together on Sunday. After Giamatti won a Golden Globe, he and his girlfriend went to In-N-Out Burger to celebrate. Fellow actor Michael Warburton shared a photo of the couple at the Westwood In-N-Out in L.A. the next day, showing them enjoying a meal with their phones and Giamatti's Golden Globe trophy on the table.
Following his eighth SAG Award nomination on January 10, Giamatti playfully acknowledged the viral In-N-Out photo in an interview with Vanity Fair. "I'm glad I could give America a little break with my craving for an In-N-Out burger. I can't get enough of it, so I had to indulge," he quipped.
Giamatti was previously married to Elizabeth Cohen, with whom he shares 23-year-old son Samuel. They tied the knot in 1997, but further details about their split are unknown.
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While he tends to keep his personal life out of the public eye, Giamatti did give his son a sweet shout-out during his Golden Globes speech on Sunday.
“I guess I want to give a shout-out to my son Samuel, who recently graduated from college,” he said.