Chelsea Handler

Comedian, actress, writer, television host, author, producer

American Livingston, New Jersey, USA Pisces

Quick Info

ProfessionComedian, actress, writer, television host, author, producer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth25/02/1975
Age51 years
BirthplaceLivingston, New Jersey, USA
Zodiac SignPisces

Latest News about Chelsea Handler

24/09/2026

Handler announced that her HIGH & MIGHTY stand-up tour would now include Florida and Texas, states she had previously avoided for political reasons. She discussed the change on The View, along with current events such as Mitch McConnell's return to the Senate.

17/09/2026

Handler publicly denied claims by former tour opener Salma Hindy that she had been fired from the tour over Hindy's pro-Palestinian comments. Handler said Hindy quit rather than being fired, while Hindy disputed that account and said she withdrew after being warned through representatives.

04/01/2026

Handler hosted the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards, airing live on E! and USA, marking her fourth consecutive year as host. The ceremony opened Hollywood's awards season for 2026.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameChelsea Joy Handler

Personal Life

EthnicityDaughter of German-born Mormon mother and American-born Jewish father

Career

Notable TV Shows
  • Chelsea Lately (E!, 2007-2014)
  • Chelsea (Netflix, 2016-2017)
  • Girls Behaving Badly (Oxygen, 2002)
  • The Chelsea Handler Show (E!, 2006)
  • After Lately (E!, 2011)
  • Are You There, Chelsea? (NBC, 2012-2013)
DocumentariesChelsea Does (Netflix, 2016)
Books
  • My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands
  • Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea
  • Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang
  • Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me
  • Uganda Be Kidding Me
  • Life Will Be the Death of Me
  • I'll Have What She's Having (essay collection, 2025)
Comedy Specials
  • Revolution (Netflix, 2022)
  • Evolution (HBO Max, 2020)
  • The Feeling (Netflix, 2025)
  • High & Mighty Tour (stand-up tour, 2026)
Awards
  • Ally for Equality Award (Human Rights Campaign, 2009)
  • The Comedy Act of 2021 (People's Choice Awards)
  • Time 100 Most Influential People (2012)
  • Grammy Nomination for Best Comedy Album (2021, for Evolution)
PodcastDear Chelsea (ongoing, fifth season as of 2025)
Production WorkPretty Wild (reality series)
Other Achievements
  • Six consecutive New York Times bestselling books
  • First female comedian residency at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas
  • Hosted the Critics Choice Awards for four consecutive years (2023 to 2026)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/chelseahandler/
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/chelseahandler
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@chelseahandler

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Moved to Los Angeles at age 19 to become an actress
2. Prominent advocate for LGBTQ rights
3. Inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame, Class of 2022 (Performing Arts)
4. Her second book, Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea, hit the top of The New York Times Nonfiction Best Seller List on May 11, 2008, with a print run of more than 350,000

Also born on 25 February

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