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Chelsea Handler Reveals Lengthy Saga of Buying RFK Jr. and Cheryl Hines' Old Home
The comedian opened up about the unexpected purchase and issues with the property on a recent late-night TV appearance.
Mar. 19, 2026 at 12:00am
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In a recent interview on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", comedian Chelsea Handler revealed that she unknowingly purchased a home that previously belonged to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines. Handler said the purchase process took her four years to complete and that she encountered numerous problems with the home that were not caught during the initial inspection. She joked about contracting various illnesses from the property and also recounted a disastrous skiing trip with the Kennedy family in the past.
Why it matters
Handler's story highlights the challenges and surprises that can come with high-profile real estate transactions, especially when dealing with properties with a storied history. It also provides a glimpse into the personal experiences of celebrities navigating relationships with famous families like the Kennedys.
The details
According to Handler, she purchased the home through a blind trust and was unaware it previously belonged to RFK Jr. and Hines. She said there were "a lot of problems" with the house that were not caught during the initial inspection, for which she blames the previous owners. Handler joked that she has contracted various illnesses, including STIs and measles, from the property.
- Handler revealed the details about the home purchase during a March 17, 2026 appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!".
- Handler said the purchase process took her four years to complete.
The players
Chelsea Handler
A 51-year-old comedian who recently revealed the lengthy saga of purchasing a home that previously belonged to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
An environmental lawyer and activist who previously owned the home that Chelsea Handler purchased.
Cheryl Hines
An actress who was previously married to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and co-owned the home that Chelsea Handler purchased.
What they’re saying
“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. And the house feels like I bought it from RFK Jr.”
— Chelsea Handler, Comedian
“I blame him.”
— Chelsea Handler, Comedian
“What else does he have?”
— Chelsea Handler, Comedian
“I went skiing with them once and that was a disaster.”
— Chelsea Handler, Comedian
“I'm not a liar. I don't have to lie.”
— Chelsea Handler, Comedian
What’s next
The Kennedy family has not publicly commented on Chelsea Handler's claims about the home purchase and her past experiences with the family.
The takeaway
Chelsea Handler's story serves as a cautionary tale about the potential pitfalls of high-profile real estate transactions, especially when dealing with properties that have a storied history. It also provides a glimpse into the personal experiences of celebrities navigating relationships with famous families like the Kennedys.
