Last Updated on September 4, 2024
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Who Is Nick Kroll?
Nickolas Kroll is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer.
Kroll rose to prominence for creating and starring in the series ‘Kroll Show’ and ‘The Oh, Hello Show,’ both of which aired on Comedy Central. His other outstanding television works include the Hulu sketch comedy series ‘History of the World, Part II,’ the FX comedy series ‘The League,’ and the Netflix animated series ‘Human Resources’ and ‘Big Mouth.’
Nick Kroll has also acted in as well as lent his voice to numerous films over the years. Among his major film credits include the comedy drama Adult Beginners (2014), animated comedy Sausage Party (2016; as a voice actor), romantic drama Loving (2016), and the animated musical comedy Sing (2016; as a voice actor).
Kroll also had roles in the animated superhero comedy Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017; as a voice actor), sports comedy Uncle Drew (2018), and the historical drama thriller Operation Finale (2018). His other works include the animated comedy The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019; as a voice actor) and the psychological thriller Don’t Worry Darling (2022).
Who Is Nick Kroll Married To?
Nickolas Kroll is married to Lily Kwong.
Many people probably came to know Kwong as Kroll’s wife. However, she has pursued a successful career in modeling and landscape design.
Kwong’s ethnicity and gorgeous looks makes her one of the most sought-after fashion models. Her goal is to help brands achieve eco-friendliness through modeling and landscape design.
Lily Kwong’s Early Life
Lily Kwong was born on May 29, 1988, to Joe Kwong and Kristene Kwong. That makes her 35 years old as of 2023, ten years younger than her husband who was born on June 5, 1978.
Kwong’s exact birthplace is unknown. However, she’s of mixed ethnicity. Her father Joe is of Chinese heritage whereas her mother Kristene is American of Caucasian descent.
As already noted, Kwong’s mixed ethnicity is one of the primary reasons behind her stunning looks. The model has a brother called Huck Kwong. However, not much is known about him.
Lily Kwong’s Education Background
Lily Kwong attended Urban School of San Francisco located in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district for her high school education.
After completing high school, Kwong proceeded to Bard College. She later transferred to Columbia University in New York City, from where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies/Affairs in 2012.
Although she majored in Urban Studies, Lily Wong also has a solid background in Sociology and Economics.
Lily Kwong’s Career Information
a) Modeling Career
Kwong took an interest in fashion modeling at a very young age. However, it was not until the age of 19 that she began to explore her modeling passion seriously.
Lily’s fortunes changed after a modeling agent discovered her as she was walking around lower Manhattan’s West Village. She continued to hone her modeling skills through college.
After her freshman year in college, Lily Kwong spent the next two years working as a fitness model and studio assistant while also pursuing her education. Her professional engagements saw her travel to and fro New York City and Paris alongside her cousin and fashion designer Joseph Altuzzara.
Kwong continues to model for many brands while juggling between her other passion – landscape design.
b) Landscaping Career
Kwong grew up in the leafy suburbs of San Francisco and became fond of nature from a tender age. Her environment played a pivotal role in kindling her love for nature. She set up her first nature club when she was in her 1st grade.
During this period, Kwong also participated in athletics. She particularly had interests in volleyball and softball. Her athletic engagements allowed her to interact more closely with nature, further fueling her landscaping ambitions.
Kwong’s first major landscaping project was with the Island Planning Corporation, where she landed a gig after being referred by one of her university alumni. She later joined LVMH Miami Design District as project designer.
Kwong’s tenure at LVMH Miami Design District entailed studying sustainable design with horticulturalists from New York and South Florida. This helped rekindle her fondness for nature and plants. She would later go on to own her own landscape design studio known as Studio Lily Kwong (SLK).
Lily Kwong and Nick Kroll’s Relationship Timeline
Lily Kwong and Nick Kroll began dating around 2018. The couple made several public appearances together, fueling rumors that they might already be married.
However, Kroll and Kwong only began living together after the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The pair got married on November 26, 2020 in a private wedding ceremony.
Kwong was the first to break the news of their nuptials through an Instagram post. The post read, “So deeply thankful ? 11•19•20 + forever @nickkroll ?.”
She also posted a glamorous photo captured during their wedding and captioned it “Captured by @globaliza, dress by @rushkabergman & Peter Hidalgo.”
Do Lily Kwong and Nick Kroll Have Children Together?
Kwong and Kroll have two children together. The couple welcomed their first child, a son, shortly after their wedding in January 2021.
It was yet again Kwong who broke the news of their impending addition to the family. She posted an Instagram photo of her baby bump with the caption “Created a little Dumpling with my forever person @nickkroll.”
In May 2023, it was announced that Kwong and Kroll were expecting their second child. It’s unclear whether the family’s new bundle of joy has arrived yet.
Who Did Nick Kroll Date Before Meeting Lily Kwong
Nick Kroll briefly dated fellow comedian and actress Amy Poehler before meeting his future wife Lily Kwong.
Kroll and Poehler began dating around May 2013 after meeting at a comedy show. The relationship meant the world to Poehler who had recently divorced from her husband, fellow comedian Will Arnett.
Nick Kroll and Amy Poehler attended several red carpet events together, beginning with the AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to Mel Brooks. Poehler even raved about the relationship in her 2014 memoir ‘Yes Please.’
However, the pair’s busy schedules continually worked against them and they had to split up in 2015.
Other Fun Facts About Lily Kwong
Lily Kwong measures 5’10” and weighs 121 pounds. She sports black hair and brown eyes.
Kwong earned the nickname “Scout” as a child due to her love for nature. The model cum landscape designer made Forbes’ ’30 Under 30’ list in 2018.
