“I remember having a conversation with my sister, saying, 'What if I don't make it? What if I'm still waiting tables when I'm 35?' I was just at the end of my rope. But I've been at the end of that rope several times.”

American stand-up comedian, actress, writer, television host, and producer

Chelsea Handler is an American stand-up 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, and for later bringing her comedy to Netflix with Chelsea Does and Chelsea. Her work spans stand-up, television, and documentary series. Handler’s public voice is closely tied to comedy and hosting, especially in the late-night and talk-show format, where she built a broad audience across cable and streaming.