History of Chelsea Handler in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 25, 2026

Chelsea Handler is an American comedian, actress, writer, television host, and producer. She is known for hosting the late-night talk show Chelsea Lately on E! from 2007 to 2014. Handler also created and starred in the Netflix documentary series Chelsea Does (2016) and hosted the talk show Chelsea (2016-2017), also on Netflix. She is a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, known for her comedic style and outspoken personality.

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2006: Began Dating Ted Harbert

In 2006, Chelsea Handler began dating Ted Harbert, who oversaw E!.

2009: Posed Nude for Allure Magazine

In 2009, Chelsea Handler posed nude for the May issue of Allure magazine.

January 25, 2010: Confirmed Breakup with Ted Harbert

On January 25, 2010, Chelsea Handler confirmed on her late-night talk show that she had broken up with Ted Harbert.

April 2010: Featured on Shape Cover

In April 2010, Chelsea Handler was featured on the cover of Shape magazine.

2010: Ranked on Forbes Celebrity 100

In 2010, Chelsea Handler was ranked No. 98 on the Forbes Celebrity 100.

2010: Leaked Sex Tape Controversy

In 2010, a leaked sex tape of Chelsea Handler was being offered for sale, which she addressed on Chelsea Lately, explaining it was made as a joke years prior.

June 2011: Featured on The Hollywood Reporter Cover

In June 2011, Chelsea Handler was featured on the cover of The Hollywood Reporter.

2011: Briefly Dated 50 Cent

Around 2011, Chelsea Handler briefly dated rapper 50 Cent.

2011: Revealed Abortion at Age Sixteen

In a 2011 interview with The New York Times, Chelsea Handler revealed that she had an abortion at age sixteen.

March 2012: Featured on Redbook's Cover

In March 2012, Chelsea Handler was featured on the cover of Redbook magazine.

September 2012: Featured on Marie Claire Cover

In September 2012, Chelsea Handler was featured on the cover of Marie Claire magazine.

2012: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2012, Chelsea Handler was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

October 3, 2013: Confirmed Breakup with André Balazs

On October 3, 2013, Chelsea Handler confirmed her breakup with hotelier André Balazs on her talk show Chelsea Lately.

2015: Comedy Fundraiser and Interview with Shimon Peres in Israel

In 2015, Chelsea Handler headlined a comedy fundraiser in Israel for the Tal Center at the Oncology Institute of Sheba Hospital and interviewed former Israeli President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem.

2016: Vocal Support for Hillary Clinton and Criticism of Donald Trump

In 2016, Chelsea Handler was a vocal supporter of Hillary Clinton, predicted that a Donald Trump presidency would mean "the end of our civilization", and was criticized for using homophobic insults and slurs against key Trump administration figures.

2016: Revealed Second Abortion at Age Sixteen

In a 2016 interview with Playboy magazine, Chelsea Handler revealed that she had a second abortion when she was sixteen.

April 2019: Publication of 'Life Will Be the Death of Me ...and You Too!'

In April 2019, Chelsea Handler's memoir, 'Life Will Be the Death of Me ...and You Too!', was published through Penguin Random House and became a New York Times Bestseller.

September 2019: Rights to Memoir Acquired for TV Series

In September 2019, Universal TV acquired the rights to adapt Chelsea Handler's memoir, 'Life Will Be the Death of Me ...and You Too!', into a television series.

October 23, 2020: Appeared on The Tonight Show and Reacted to 50 Cent's Trump Endorsement

On October 23, 2020, Chelsea Handler appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She reacted to 50 Cent endorsing Trump by saying she "had to remind him that he was a black person, so he can't vote for Donald Trump."

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September 27, 2021: Confirmed Relationship with Jo Koy

On September 27, 2021, Chelsea Handler and comedian Jo Koy confirmed their relationship in an official Instagram post.

December 2023: Criticized Progressives on Israel-Hamas War

In December 2023, Chelsea Handler appeared in a video with Noa Tishby on TikTok, criticizing American progressives for their views on Israel's actions during the Israel-Hamas war.

April 19, 2024: Protestors Disrupt Comedy Show

On April 19, 2024, Pro-Palestine protestors disrupted Chelsea Handler's comedy show in Virginia, accusing her of being a "genocide supporter," leading to arrests and removals.

September 2024: Signed Letter Calling for Hostage Release and Support for Israel

In September 2024, Chelsea Handler signed a letter with other artists calling for the release of hostages and urging support for Israel during the war.