‘I told him I was on 4 edibles’

Chelsea Handler is understood for her brutal honesty about fame and movie star — and only a few issues are off-limits on the subject of her comedy.

In her newest Netflix particular The Feeling, one of many standout moments is about an encounter she had with former President George W. Bush.

Handler, who’s buddies along with his daughters, Barbara Bush and Jenna Bush Hager, recalled how she met their well-known father for the primary time — “so stoned.” In an interview with Yahoo Leisure, Handler stated the story was not dressed up for TV.

“I used to be on 4 edibles,” she stated. “And I informed him I used to be on 4 edibles! No, it was not embellished.”

Handler was invited to play pickleball with the Bushes at their dwelling in Kennebunkport, Maine. The comic, who’s an outspoken Democrat, was nervous she may say one thing politically inappropriate to the previous Republican president, so she relied on medication to take the sting off.

“I do not need to be seen along with your father, I am unable to belief myself within the firm of your father. I’ve outbursts,” Handler stated within the particular. “And I am as stunned as the following particular person after they occur, OK? I do not know when I will go off on somebody, and after I do, I am additionally scared for that particular person.”

Handler took 4 edibles (40 milligrams of THC, to be actual) and went over along with her household to Kennebunkport. Though Barbara stated her father can be getting a therapeutic massage, Handler was stunned when he launched himself to her on the pickleball courtroom. Former President Bush ended up taking her round the home to indicate her a few of his work, and he or she confessed to being on medication. They ended up taking a selfie.

Though she takes some light-hearted political swipes, Handler stated neither Barbara nor Jenna cared in regards to the story being retold for a wider viewers.

“They had been at my present, they noticed this present on the Beacon Theatre [in New York City] earlier than I filmed it. So if that they had any objections, that was their time to say, however they beloved it,” the Expensive Chelsea podcast host informed Yahoo. “They had been at my birthday celebration not too long ago in New York. I really like these ladies, and no, they perceive that, you recognize, it is all in good enjoyable. I imply, I am probably not saying something too disparaging about anyone. In order that helps.”

In The Feeling, Handler reminisces about how she publicly shot her shot with former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. After bluntly expressing her curiosity within the politician whereas on The View in 2020, Handler claimed Cuomo acquired her cellphone quantity and texted her days later.

The 2 had some flirty textual content exchanges earlier than she was “ghosted” by the politician. Handler informed this story in her seventh guide, I am going to Have What She’s Having, which was launched final month. When requested if he is reached out to her for the reason that press tour, Handler stated he has not.

“I’ve not heard from him,” she confirmed, noting that it was most likely for the most effective. In 2021, Cuomo resigned after a number of ladies accused him of sexual harassment.

Handler, whose former boyfriends embody 50 Cent (“He’ll at all times be my favourite ex”) and the comic Jo Koy, has not been afraid to go after who she needs. However proper now, all she needs is a “quiet” private life.

“I do not need to be with a well-known particular person,” she stated, when requested if there’s any star who piques her curiosity. “No, I want quiet time. I do not want my life to be any louder than it’s.”

Handler’s private life acquired a bit of loud when images of her leaving Self-importance Honest’s Oscars get together with Ralph Fiennes went viral. Whereas there’s nothing romantic occurring there, she genuinely discovered the headlines amusing.

“It is fairly humorous. I imply, I do not hate it. I do not, it simply makes me smile. It simply type of makes me chortle. The entire curiosity in that, you recognize?” Handler stated. “It isn’t like I am this ultra-private person who’s like ‘No, you may’t write about me.’ what I imply? I do not take myself so critically that I get upset about that stuff.”

Handler turned 50 on Feb. 25 and seems like she’s on “strong floor” in a brand new decade.

“I am type of within the section of injecting optimism and positivity and laughter and joyfulness. Understanding what my function is and attempting to make use of that to encourage folks, to make them comfortable, to make them neglect about issues for a bit of bit,” Handler stated. “As I turned 50, I really feel very rooted in who I’m. So it’s totally straightforward for me to share all of these issues with folks.”

Chelsea Handler: The Feeling is now streaming on Netflix.