Comedian Chelsea Handler is approaching her 50th birthday with a refreshing perspective, embracing the milestone with confidence and excitement for new opportunities. In a recent interview with Parade, Handler, who turns 50 on February 25th, shared her positive outlook on aging and her plans to pursue acting in the coming year.
A Sexual Awakening and Unwavering Confidence
Handler expressed feeling incredibly self-assured as she nears 50. She attributes this confidence to the freedom that comes with age, particularly for women. She described experiencing a “sexual awakening” characterized by a disregard for societal expectations about appearance and a focus on personal well-being and fulfilling sexual experiences. Handler emphasized that concerns about cellulite or how others perceive her have become irrelevant, replaced by a prioritization of feeling good and enjoying life.
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A “Big Production” Birthday Celebration and a New Book Release
Known for her unconventional birthday celebrations, which have included skiing in a bikini and topless, Handler hinted at a “big production” for her 50th birthday shoot. She promises it will involve more than just herself, hinting at the inclusion of other people and possibly pets. Coinciding with her birthday, Handler will release her new collection of essays, I’ll Have What She’s Having.
Handler expressed surprise at others’ expectations of her feeling negatively about turning 50. She emphatically stated that she feels “awesome” and that her life has exceeded her expectations. She feels incredibly free and views 50 as a “reset” – a chance to pursue new endeavors.
A New Chapter: Pursuing Acting
This “reset” includes a plan to focus on acting in 2025. Handler admitted that she hasn’t seriously pursued acting before and sees this as an opportunity to “stretch her muscles” and explore new challenges. She views this new decade as a time to try things she hasn’t done before.
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I’ll Have What She’s Having: A Memoir in Essays
Handler’s upcoming book, I’ll Have What She’s Having, delves into her life journey, from childhood to the present. The memoir, told through essays, promises a blend of humor and vulnerability, sharing stories about her path to becoming the woman she always aspired to be. Handler describes the book as a reflection on her desire to bypass early struggles and embrace a glamorous, successful, and truthful adulthood. The book is available for pre-order and officially releases on February 25th.
