Comedian and television host Chelsea Handler has finally moved into her $5.9 million Brentwood home this Monday, a full four years after purchasing the property in 2021. The delay was caused by significant structural issues that required extensive foundation repairs and the removal of an illegal outdoor storage space following a failed inspection.
Shocking Discovery About Previous Owners
Handler, 51, only recently made a startling discovery about the property's previous occupants. The home was previously owned by controversial U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services RFK Jr. and his third wife, actress Cheryl Hines. The comedian revealed this surprising information during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this Tuesday.
"I know that is laughable. You can laugh at me. I didn't know I was buying it from RFK Jr. because it was a blind trust," Handler confessed to the audience. "The house feels like I bought it from RFK Jr. It took me four years to move in. So there were a lot of problems with the house. I blame him."
Humorous Accusations and Awkward Correspondence
The Critics Choice Awards host joked that the 72-year-old environmental lawyer's former residence had infected her with "chlamydia, measles and herpes." She continued with an anecdote about receiving a note from Cheryl Hines after finally moving into the property.
"Cheryl Hines sent me a note saying, 'Thank you. We're so excited you bought our house. Let us know if there's anything we can do.' And I was like, 'Oh, no!'" Handler recounted. "I'm like, 'I bought RFK Jr.'s house!' He's like the one person in the world that I would flag whose house not to buy."
Handler's History with the Kennedy Family
The New Jersey-born comedian revealed that every time she has been involved with members of the Kennedy family in the past, something unfortunate has occurred. "I have to stay away from the Kennedys in general," Handler stated, sharing two particularly memorable incidents.
- Skiing Disaster: "I went skiing with them once and that was a disaster. They dragged me down a double black diamond and I had to climb back up. I wasn't ready. I wasn't the skier I am today."
- Sailing Embarrassment: "I was on a sailboat with Ethel and my dress blew up, it was awful."
Initial Revelation on Podcast
Handler first disclosed that she had purchased RFK Jr.'s former home on the March 5 episode of her podcast Dear Chelsea. During that recording, she shared alarming details from the property inspection report.
"[Inspectors told me] 'This house is the most toxic environment. You cannot live here for at least two years,'" Handler told her shocked guest Denis Leary. "I'm not exaggerating."
RFK Jr.'s Controversial Background
The eccentric Independent politician has generated numerous headlines for various unusual statements and behaviors, including:
- Discussing his denim-clad workouts
- Revealing he had a brain worm
- Talking about bear roadkill incidents
- Describing decapitating a dead whale
- Claiming to have snorted cocaine off toilet seats
Since launching his MAHA initiative, Kennedy has attempted to reduce processed foods and seed oils in American diets. However, his strong anti-vaccine stance has been linked to 1,362 confirmed measles outbreaks across the United States in 2026 according to public health data.
Handler's Current Lifestyle and Projects
Since November, Handler has been spending her spare time traveling to exotic destinations with her new boyfriend nicknamed 'Cowboy.' Their adventures have taken them to:
- Antarctica
- Finland
- Jamaica
- Canada
- Turkey
Before her current relationship with Cowboy, Handler dated several high-profile figures including comedian Jo Koy, chef Bobby Flay, hotelier André Balazs, rapper 50 Cent, comedian David Alan Grier, and former Comcast Entertainment Group CEO Ted Harbert.
Professional Endeavors and Upcoming Events
Last month, the Ice Out activist signed on to produce and portray a washed-up reality star in Zoe Young's comedy series Townhouse, currently in development with Hulu. Handler continues to maintain an active professional schedule with several upcoming commitments:
- Her High and Mighty Tour arrives at Colorado's Paramount Theatre in Denver this Friday
- She concludes her Chelsea at The Chelsea residency at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on April 18 and May 30
The author of I'll Have What She's Having also maintains significant influence through social media, boasting 18 million followers across platforms. She engages in paid partnerships with various brands including Amp Fitness, Bella Coola Heli Sports, Grüns gummies, and Noble Mobile.
