In a new interview with Variety, Chelsea Handler talked about — what else? — Donald Trump. She, like so many celebrities, said she would flee after his election, but stayed when her staff greeted her with hugs in the days following the election and told her that she is their “mouthpiece” and outlet. Her show, which streams on Netflix, took a decidedly anti-Trump turn and she has no regrets.
When it comes to representation, Handler and her Chelsea staff know what they’re doing. They’ve used their platform to register 17,000 voters and Handler is leading a women’s march at the Sundance Festival on Saturday.
Ultimately, she said she wants to stay funny but be serious when the moment calls for it. In her view, the media aided Trump by giving him free publicity when they should have been demanding accountability.
To find out more, like her thoughts on how Ivanka Trump will fail as an advocate for women but Megyn Kelly didn’t, go here.