Last Updated on September 4, 2024
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Brad Williams is one of the most instantly recognizable comedians. The stand-up personality stands out for his short stature, which is due to him being born with achondroplasia.
But despite being vertically impaired, Williams has a charming and easy-going personality. He has carved a niche for himself on television too.
Williams released his debut full-length comedy album, titled ‘Coming Up Short,’ in April 2011. He later released his first comedy special through Showtime, a one-hour show titled ‘Brad Williams: Fun Size,’ on May 8, 2015. His second one-hour special, ‘Brad Williams: Daddy Issues,’ began airing on Showtime on Mary 20, 2016.
Outside of comedy, Brad Williams has appeared on several movies and television shows as an actor. Williams made his acting debut in 2003 with roles on the film ‘El matador’ and on an episode of the NBC reality television series ‘The Restaurant.’ He later gained widespread recognition playing several roles in the Comedy Central series Mind of Mencia (2005 – 2007).
Brad is also a devoted husband and father. The achondroplastic comedian is blessed with a beautiful family and in this post, we shed more light about his wife.
Who Is Brad Williams Married To?
Brad Williams is married to Jasmine Gong.
Gong may have gained mainstream prominence after marrying Williams. However, she was also fairly known and revered within the sports fraternity. She’s an accomplished martial artist and fitness instructor who holds a fourth-degree black belt in tae kwon do.
Gong is also an avid dancer and dog lover.
Jasmine Gong’s Early Life and Education Background
Jasmine Gong was born on July 28, 1990, in Baltimore, Maryland. That makes her 33 years old and six years younger than her husband, who was born on January 13, 1984.
The identity of Gong’s parents and siblings are unknown. However, she has shared numerous photos of her mother and mother-in-law together.
Jasmine Gong is of Asian descent. She’s half-Chinese from her mother’s side.
Gong was reportedly raised in Baltimore, Maryland by her parents. She attended a local elementary school before proceeding to high school. She eventually graduated from high school and went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and social action in 2012 from an unidentified college.
Jasmine Gong’s Career
Gong’s martial arts career goes way back. According to the Korean Martial Arts Center (KMAC)’s website, she has been training with the outfit since 1997.
Jasmine has competed in numerous taekwondo competitions both locally and abroad, which culminated in her winning the 2006 National TaeKwonDo Junior Olympics. She holds a 4th degree black belt in the martial art.
And while her specialty is taekwondo, Gong is also fairly skilled in judo, hapkido, eskabo daan, and arnis.
She currently serves as a martial arts trainer at KMAC-HQ and the Stonestown YMCA. She also runs her own tae kwon do club at Jefferson Elementary.
How Did Brad Williams And Jasmine Gong Meet?
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Brad and Jasmine’s first encounter could aptly be described as a stroke of fate. Apparently, Brad signed up on Feeld, a dating app that links up people interested in threesomes.
Williams wasn’t looking for love at all. Rather, he was seeking a polyamory encounter with two other women.
He managed to secure a threesome with three women. However, the women never showed up except for Jasmine.
While Brad was a little disappointed, his meeting with Gong afforded the two an opportunity to get to know each other better. They kept in touch, eventually fell in love and began dating. The pair officially got married on September 6, 2017.
Interestingly, the couple continued to engage in more threesomes after becoming romantically involved. The comedian reported that the threesomes continued even after proposing to his wife.
How Has Brad Williams and Jasmine Gong’s Marriage Been Like?
Despite their height differences, Brad and Jasmine have had a wonderful union. That’s evidenced by the couple’s numerous joint public appearances, especially on vacations.
Williams and Gong are also known to post each other on their respective social media handles at the slightest opportunity they can find. The fact that Brad and Jasmine’s mothers are also frequently photographed together points to a happy marriage.
Besides, it’s to be noted that William and Gong’s marriage has been free from controversy. So, if there are ever any misunderstandings in the relationship, the couple sure knows how to settle them.
Do Brad Williams And Jasmine Gong Have Children Together?
Brad and Jasmine are proud parents of a baby girl named Elway Williams. The couple welcomed their first-born daughter on January 13, 2020.
Both Brad and Jasmine have posted their daughter quite a few times on their social media handles. Like her father, the little girl also has a dwarfism condition.
How Tall Is Jasmine Gong?
Jasmine stands at 5 feet 6 inches. She evidently towers over her husband, who measures 4 feet 4 inches.
However, the height difference hasn’t been an impediment to the couple’s pursuit for marital bliss.
Other Fun Facts About Jasmine Gong
Jasmine Gong is commonly confused for an actress named Jasmine Williams, perhaps due to their similar names.
Williams (the actress) was born in Los Angeles. She made her professional acting debut in 2015 by portraying a black grid member in the episode “Say Her Real Name” of the crime drama series ‘Chicago P.D.’ She has graced numerous films and television shows since then.
Gong is also an animal lover and avid traveler. Besides, she’s a fitness geek and reportedly follows a strict diet.
