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Chelsea Handler Dishes on Her New Book, Her Milestone Birthday & Her Comedy Special

Plus, her thoughts on aging

Nakeisha Campbell

By Nakeisha Campbell

Published Feb 25, 2025

Chelsea Handler at the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards

To say that Chelsea Handler is the Jill of all trades feels like a massive understatement. The New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, stand-up comedian, actress and advocate has been working hard since the age of 10—when she made a small fortune from selling spiked lemonade. Now, the 49-year-old star is preparing to ring in her milestone birthday with the release of her seventh book, I'll Have What She's Having.

I got to sit down with Handler to discuss the new collection of essays, which detail her journey to becoming the bold and carefree woman we all know and love. And in case you're wondering—yes, that clever title is definitely a reference to the famous orgasm scene in When Harry Met Sally.

She told me, "My editor actually came up with the title when she pitched it to me. I'm like, 'I'm not naming a book I'll Have What She's Having. Like, how can I self-proclaim that?' And she's like, 'It's a feeling you get when you read the book. Everyone's gonna feel it."

Keep reading for all the details on her memoir, her birthday plans, her upcoming Netflix special and more.

Associate Editor, News and Entertainment

Nakeisha Campbell

Associate Editor, News and Entertainment

  • Writes celebrity news, TV/movie reviews and SEO-focused entertainment articles
  • Interviews celebrities and covers red carpet events
  • Has 8+ years of experience covering entertainment topics

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