Chelsea Handler is not your average person and she definitely does not do birthdays like everyone else. For her 50th birthday she went all out in true Chelsea style. Think bikinis snow mountains and a whole lot of laughs. Let's dive into how Chelsea celebrated turning the big 5-0 and what else she has been up to lately because spoiler alert she is not slowing down.
Bikini Skiing at 50? Chelsea Handler Celebrates Milestone Birthday in Freezing Style and Maybe Sets a Record?
Forget cake and candles Chelsea Handler rings in her birthdays with a bikini ski run . This year for her 50th she took it to another level. She got Gold Bond involved invited over 20 women and hit the slopes in Idaho in barely anything. Of course she documented the whole thing on social media because that's just what Chelsea does.
Apparently she was trying to set a world record for a bikini ski run but a blizzard kind of messed with those plans. Still it looks like everyone had a blast even with the crazy weather. Chelsea in a gold swimsuit skiing down a mountain? Yeah that's pretty iconic. Fans online were loving it calling her a "golden goddess" and a "badass". It's become a yearly tradition for Chelsea and it’s easy to see why it's so popular.
Netflix Special Book Release and Vegas Residency: Chelsea Handler's 50th Birthday is a Non-Stop Party
The bikini ski run was just the start of Chelsea's 50th birthday extravaganza. On her actual birthday she dropped her seventh book "I'll Have What She's Having" which became her sixth number one New York Times bestseller. Not bad right?
Chelsea admitted she tried not to stress too much about hitting number one this time. She wanted to be happy no matter what. But finding out it did top the charts was still awesome news. She spent her birthday doing press talk shows and getting serenaded with "Happy Birthday" everywhere she went. She joked it was a manipulative way to get attention but hey it's her birthday she can do what she wants.
If that's not enough Chelsea also released her third Netflix comedy special "The Feeling" around the same time. The special and her book cover similar themes. In it she talks about growing up in New Jersey wanting to break free and become her true self. She even shares a story about a would-be date with former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. She jokes about giving him a second chance which is classic Chelsea humor.
Chelsea's also heading to Vegas for a residency at the Cosmopolitan. She'll be performing monthly until 2027. She says it was an easy yes because it's a "low commitment" gig that doesn't require her to move to Vegas full time. Plus she thinks she's made the casino lucky because she and her friends always win big when they gamble after her shows. So if you're in Vegas maybe try to catch her show and then hit the casino with Chelsea for good luck.
"I'm a Queen With or Without a Husband": Chelsea Handler on Turning 50 and Loving Single Life
Chelsea is super confident and happy being single. She says she is "so proud of myself for never falling into getting married or having a baby when I know those things aren’t natural to who I am." She is clear that "I am valuable without a husband. I’m a queen with or without a husband and so are all women. I firmly believe that." You go Chelsea!
She feels like in your 50s you kind of get back to your true self and care less about what others think. You are also more present in the moment. She jokes about maybe dating younger guys now referencing the trend of age-gap rom-coms. After her breakup with Jo Koy and being linked to Ralph Fiennes she is keeping her options open but focusing on her own happiness and career for now.
Funny and Fearless: Chelsea Handler's Stand-Up Style and Political Jokes
Chelsea is known for her fearless comedy style. She loves making fun of celebrities and even politicians but it is all in good fun. She hosted the Critics Choice Awards for the third year in a row and joked about loving to "make fun of celebrities and getting drunk with them afterward." That sounds like a fun night.
She even joked about the lack of women in late-night TV saying the easiest way for a woman to get a late-night show is to have the creators of "Hacks" write a fictional one about it. She is not afraid to tackle political topics either. She sees women becoming more powerful and independent which she thinks is why some men are scared. She even calls the current political landscape a "death cough of white supremacy." Chelsea definitely does not hold back.
And remember that story about Chelsea meeting George W. Bush while "so stoned"? Yeah that's a real story from her new Netflix special. She was invited to play pickleball with the Bushes in Maine and took four edibles to calm her nerves. She even told President Bush she was high and they took a selfie. Chelsea says his daughters Barbara and Jenna were totally fine with her telling the story in her comedy show. They know it's all in good fun.
Chelsea Handler's Key Projects and Highlights at 50:
- Netflix Comedy Special: "Chelsea Handler: The Feeling" now streaming.
- Book Release: "I'll Have What She's Having" - her seventh book and sixth #1 NYT Bestseller.
- Las Vegas Residency: Monthly shows at the Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan through 2027.
- Podcast: "Dear Chelsea" - offering advice and connecting with real people.
- Bikini Ski Run Tradition: Celebrated her 50th birthday with an "iconic" swimsuit ski run.
- Hosting Gigs: Returning host for the Critics Choice Awards and open to future talk show opportunities.
Chelsea Handler at 50: Queen of Comedy Confident Fearless and Just Getting Started
Chelsea Handler is 50 and she is owning it. She is funny fearless and totally herself. From bikini ski runs to Netflix specials best-selling books Vegas shows and her podcast Chelsea is building an empire and having a blast doing it. She is inspiring women to be independent confident and to not be afraid to speak their minds. Chelsea Handler is definitely a queen with or without a husband and she is just getting started.